House Votes Today on Stopgap Funding Bill to Prevent Shutdown
URGENT UPDATE: The House of Representatives is set to vote on a crucial stopgap funding bill today, aiming to avert a government shutdown just ahead of the October 1 deadline.…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Receives Paul Simon Award for Public Service
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was awarded the prestigious Paul Simon Courage in Public Service Award on September 17, 2025, in recognition of his dedication to advancing equitable and compassionate public…
US Court Allows GOP to Implement Planned Parenthood Funding Cuts
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals has permitted the Republican Party to enact significant funding cuts to Planned Parenthood. The decision comes as part of a broader…
U.S. Job Growth Plummets to 22,000 in August; Unemployment Rises
UPDATE: New reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirm a staggering decline in U.S. job growth, with only 22,000 jobs added in August—the lowest gain in over five years.…
HHS and CMS Launch Healthcare Advisory Committee for Reform
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the formation of the Healthcare Advisory Committee. This expert panel…
CMS Launches Initiative to Verify Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new oversight initiative designed to verify the eligibility of enrollees in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)…
Kaleida Health Shuts Down Two Buffalo Clinics Amid Federal Cuts
Kaleida Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in Western New York, announced the closure of two Buffalo Therapy Services clinics due to significant federal healthcare cuts. The facilities, located…
New Bill Threatens Vital Services for Millions of Americans
The recent passage of a significant piece of legislation, often referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” is poised to drastically change essential services that millions of Americans depend on.…
Parents Criticize Kiggans Over NIH Cuts, Call for Better Leadership
Recent letters to the editor have highlighted significant concerns regarding U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans and her stance on health care and immigration, as well as reactions to a controversial advertising…
Fulcrum Launches Mobile Clinic to Tackle Opioid Dependency
Fulcrum Health, a medical benefits organization based in Plymouth, is set to launch a mobile clinic aimed at addressing opioid dependency through non-pharmacological treatments. The initiative, which will begin in…