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Legal challenge seeking to block Va.’s reproductive rights constitutional amendment dismissed

One of two lawsuits challenging Virginia’s pending reproductive rights constitutional amendment was struck down Tuesday in Campbell County Circuit Court. Virginians are slated to approve or reject a measure to enshrine reproductive rights into the state’s constitutions this November. If approved, it would protect access to abortions, fertility treatments and contraception in the state. Charla […] more

Charlotte Rene Woods | 7/15/26 07:53 AM

Agritourism is growing in Utah but it hasn’t reached its full potential, new study says

Many visit Utah to walk the red rock trails in its national parks or to glide across “the greatest snow on Earth.” But, tourists are also being drawn to other sites with wide open spaces, cattle and fresh produce. According to a new study from the state’s Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah […] more

Alixel Cabrera | 7/15/26 07:02 AM

Farm backing, Trump loyalty shape GOP race to replace Sam Graves in Missouri’s 6th District

MARYVILLE — At a shrimp boil on a farm south of town July 1, Missouri Soybean Association President Casey Wasser stood before a crowd to explain why Kansas City Councilman Nathan Willett is the only candidate the association has endorsed in the race for Missouri’s 6th Congressional District. He cited Willett’s curiosity — the questions […] more

Annelise Hanshaw, Steph Quinn | 7/15/26 06:55 AM

Alabama students show significant gains in science proficiency; reading, math results mixed

Alabama students made significant improvements in science proficiency on this year’s Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) standardized test, while the picture was somewhat more mixed on reading and math scores. According to data released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Tuesday, science proficiency went up for fourth, sixth and eighth graders tested this […] more

Andrea Tinker | 7/15/26 06:01 AM

What Rhode Island lawmakers did — and didn’t do — on AI, crypto and data centers

Technology moves fast. The Rhode Island State House moves a little slower. Nevertheless, the Rhode Island General Assembly made several spirited attempts this year to legislate and regulate an increasingly speedy digital realm — with much of that speed derived, of course, from generative AI’s profound effect on all manner of digital life, work and […] more

Alexander Castro | 7/15/26 05:30 AM

Virginia among states hit by cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce and more headlines

• “Virginia among states hit by cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce.” — WTVR • “Spanberger: $7.3 million to be disbursed to rebuild housing damaged by Helene.” — Cardinal News • “Virginia joins federal lawsuit against HUD over housing funds.” — WRIC • “Busch Gardens Williamsburg owes nearly $22M in taxes, James City County says.” […] more

Staff Report | 7/15/26 05:05 AM

Indigenous violence survivors see fewer services after federal cuts

Organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence say reductions in federal funding have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help, according to a new report. The Urban Indian Health Institute, an Indigenous health research group, surveyed 201 tribes, tribal organizations and urban Indian organizations and nonprofits about how funding cuts are […] more

Nada Hassanein | 7/15/26 05:00 AM

A path forward for AI in New Hampshire schools

New Hampshirites are worried about artificial intelligence. Sixty percent use it in their professional lives, while nearly the same number are wary of its impact on the future of the state and society. Data centers, elections, medical care, and personal relationships are all areas of concern for the typical Granite Stater when it comes to […] more

Tyler Paré | 7/15/26 04:55 AM

Ohio Republican attorney general candidate appears to advocate ending parts of Medicaid

In two recent media appearances, Ohio Auditor Keith Faber made statements that sounded supportive of ending at least some parts of Ohio Medicaid. Faber’s campaign did not clarify his comments when asked about them, only saying that Faber supports the lawful use of Medicaid dollars and doesn’t support the unlawful use of them. The federal-and-state-funded […] more

Marty Schladen | 7/15/26 04:00 AM

Study finds about half of Atlanta’s public restrooms aren’t actually accessible

Whether you’re a big shot wheeler and dealer or just trying to scrape by, everyone needs to make a trip to the restroom every now and then. But a new study from Georgia State University’s School of Public Health finds that clean restrooms can be hard to come by in Atlanta – more than half […] more

Ross Williams | 7/15/26 04:00 AM

Federal lawmakers to introduce bill reauthorizing, expanding RECA

A bipartisan group in Congress plans to introduce legislation that will expand the federal government’s program compensating people exposed to nuclear weapons testing or uranium mining and milling. The bill will expand the Radiation Exposure Reauthorization Act, or RECA, to include individuals in Montana, which recorded some of the highest concentrations of radiation in the […] more

Micah Drew | 7/14/26 06:25 PM

Oregon receives $15 million in federal funding to boost semiconductor industry

Oregon secured $15 million in National Science Foundation funding to grow the state’s semiconductor industry. more

Mia Maldonado | 7/14/26 05:29 PM

PJM Interconnection electricity price hits cap again in latest auction

PJM, a Valley Forge-based nonprofit that manages the supply of electricity on the largest electricity grid in the nation, announced the results Tuesday of the auction held from late June to mid July. more

Peter Hall | 7/14/26 05:24 PM

No immediate threat of New World screwworm affecting South Dakota, state vet says

PIERRE — Flesh-eating pests spreading north into the United States have so far been kept at bay from South Dakota, but state animal industry leaders are keeping an eye on the threat. New World screwworm cases surfaced in Texas in early June. The name “screwworm” refers to the larvae, or maggots, that burrow into open […] more

Meghan O'Brien | 7/14/26 05:11 PM

Des Moines University and Polk County partner for public health training and collaboration

Des Moines University is working with local government officials to help future public health experts tackle community health issues. The private medical university announced in a news release Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Polk County Health Department to create an Academic Health Department partnership for training and workforce development. “Public […] more

Brooklyn Draisey | 7/14/26 04:10 PM

Signatures submitted for Lansing ballot proposal on healthcare access, one of 6 in the state

A ballot proposal submitted to the Lansing City Clerk’s office would establish a Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Committee in an attempt to combat rising healthcare costs and barriers to care in mid-Michigan and beyond. A press release from Community Action Michigan, a political committee created in April, said that Lansing voters submitted 7,385 signatures to […] more

Katherine Dailey | 7/14/26 03:19 PM

5 clinician-backed techniques for managing stress and panic attacks

Northwell Health reports five clinician-backed techniques for managing stress and panic attacks: break the loop, release energy, practice mindfulness, change the scene, and create rewards. more

Xavier Jimenez, MD for Northwell Health | 7/14/26 03:00 PM

Idaho reports first parasitic diarrhea infection amid nationwide outbreak

Idaho health officials on Tuesday reported the first local case of a parasitic intestinal infection that is spreading across the U.S. Idaho’s first case this year of a cyclospora infection was in an Idahoan who traveled out of state before falling ill, Department of Health and Welfare spokesperson AJ McWhorter told the Idaho Capital Sun […] more

Kyle Pfannenstiel | 7/14/26 02:53 PM

Altru president named to North Dakota higher ed board

A leader in the healthcare industry will join the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Tuesday announced that Dr. Joshua Deere, president of Grand Forks-based Altru Health System, will join the board. Deere also is a family medicine physician. Deere earned his undergraduate degree from Mayville State University, his medical […] more

North Dakota Monitor staff | 7/14/26 02:41 PM

Caregiver issued a warning after nursing home resident chokes and dies

A nursing home worker accused of failing to evaluate a choking resident who subsequently died has been given a warning by state regulators. The Iowa Board of Nursing recently charged licensed practical nurse Samantha Smith of Burlington with failing to assess or evaluate a patient and committing an act that might adversely affect a patient’s […] more

Clark Kauffman | 7/14/26 01:00 PM

Haunted by Halong

This story was produced by The Margin with support from the Anchorage Press and co-published by KYUK. Jess Zhang reported this story while participating in USC Annenberg’s Center for Health Journalism and Center for Climate Journalism and Communication 2025 Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellowship. Please note this article contains mention of suicide. If you are in […] more

Jess Zhang | 7/14/26 12:49 PM

FTC reaches settlement with Deere in ‘right to repair’ suit

Advocates for farmers’ right to repair their own equipment without having to rely on expensive repairs from company-certified technicians gained a win last week as several states and the Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against Deere & Company, which builds and sells the popular John Deere line of farm equipment. […] more

Jordan Hansen | 7/14/26 12:44 PM