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Cities, States Face Off on Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
Stateline - NYC and Portland will require businesses to provide paid sick leave. But many states are less than enthusiastic. more
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- Stateline Story
Infographic: Spending on Public Health Drops
Our public health systems are meant to be at the forefront of prevention, but state and federal investments are shrinking. more
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- Stateline Story
Congress May Reverse Some of Sequester’s Cuts to WIC
An effort to keep the federal government open could also deliver relief to pregnant women, mothers and young children in need of food. more
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Stateline: Traffic Death Rates Across the States
States with high rates of traffic deaths tend to have a large network of rural roads, low seat belt usage, a high percentage of deaths caused by drunk drivers and a high number of fatal accidents involving speed. Stateline reports.
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Health Care Cuts From Vaccinations to Research
Automatic cuts to federal health-care programs may make it more difficult for low-income Americans to get maternal and infant care, vaccinate their children, and receive treatment for mental illness. more