National

Pod Schooling app gives parents alternative school choice

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

A new school-based app, Edefy, recently launched as part of another school choice alternative for parents. Edefy is an app that connects families to teachers of their choice... Read More.

Report: 33% of American adults had mental illness or substance use disorder in 2024

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

New data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that while some progress has been made in reducing mental illness and substance abuse, 86.6 million Americans aged 18 and older had either a mental illness or substance use disorder in 2024. ... Read More.

Trump pushes ahead with reshaping global trade

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump pushed ahead Monday with his plan to reshape the global economy to give U.S. companies an advantage during talks with the United Kingdom and China after reaching a deal with the European Union on Sunday. ... Read More.

Experts call for investigation into $86 billion in Medicare Advantage ‘ghost benefits’

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

As Congress debates how to rein in federal spending, some experts say aspects of Medicare Advantage should be on the chopping block, starting with $86 billion a year in taxpayer-funded supplemental benefits that often go unused or unverified. ... Read More.

HHS opens $100M hepatitis pilot program applications

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $100 million pilot program on Monday to address Hepatitis C in homeless populations. The Hepatitis C elimination initiative, administered... Read More.

Helene: Idled bills – promises too? – in 44th week of recovery

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Western North Carolina won’t be forgotten, and funding will come to help with Hurricane Helene and its estimated $60 billion in damages, say members of both parties at the state and federal levels inclusive of President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Stein. ... Read More.

Polis releases K-12 plan for National Governors Association

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, chair of the National Governors Association, recently released an “Education Roadmap for Governors” detailing policy solutions for what many have labeled America's K-12 education crisis. ... Read More.

Congress eyes short-term govt funding stopgap as appropriations bills stall

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

With U.S. House members out for their August recess, senators are scrambling to advance at least some of the 12 annual appropriations bills to fund federal agencies in fiscal year 2026. ... Read More.

Medical school accreditors are abandoning DEI, report shows

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Medical and healthcare education accreditors are abandoning diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements for schools, a Do No Harm report shows, with the organization’s medical director saying accreditors must still be held accountable “to ensure lasting reform.” ... Read More.

Texas border crimes: Human smugglers, traffickers sentenced

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Human smugglers and traffickers continue to be arrested, convicted and sentenced in the Southern District of Texas. The district covers 43 counties in Texas from Houston to the Mexican... Read More.