Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — To receive Medicaid health coverage, some adults will soon have to show they are working, volunteering or taking classes. But to gather that proof, many states first will have to spend millions of dollars improving their computer systems. Across the nation, states face an immense task and high costs to prepare … Read more

After CDC vaccine changes, states push to keep childhood shots free, accessible

As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vaccines, a growing number of states are moving quickly to ensure vaccines remain free and health care workers are protected from lawsuits. “States are stepping in to protect their communities proactively,” said Dr. David Higgins, a practicing pediatrician in Aurora, Colorado, and vice president of the … Read more

DOJ sues 5 more states, demanding access to voter rolls: ‘We will not be deterred’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Justice on Thursday sued five additional states, requesting that their election data be shared with the Trump administration amid its push for access to voter rolls from states across the country. Four states President Donald Trump carried in the last three presidential elections — … Read more

Corporate America is on the move, and these red states are cashing in

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A wave of corporate relocations is reshaping the U.S. economy, and Texas is emerging as the clear winner. According to a report by CBRE, one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate brokerage firms, 561 companies have relocated their headquarters nationwide since 2018. The research shows many … Read more