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States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., states scrambled for masks and other protective gear.
States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear.

Indiana underestimated Medicaid cost by nearly $1 billion, new report says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's initial estimate for Medicaid expenses is nearly $1 billion short of its now-predicted need, state lawmakers learned in a report that ignited concern over the state's budget and access to the low-income healthcare progra
CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 185 employees have been fired to date for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit when they were not eligible for it. That's an increase of 65 since the CRA last updated the public on its review in September.
Pharmacare not the top health priority for most Canadians: survey

Pharmacare not the top health priority for most Canadians: survey

OTTAWA — As Liberals and New Democrats negotiate what a future national drug plan should look like, a new survey suggests pharmacare is not at the top of the priority list for most Canadians.
Drilling under Pennsylvania's 'Gasland' town has been banned since 2010. It's coming back.

Drilling under Pennsylvania's 'Gasland' town has been banned since 2010. It's coming back.

A year after pleading no contest to criminal charges, one of Pennsylvania’s leading natural gas companies is poised to drill and frack in the rural community where it was banned for a dozen years for polluting the water supply. Coterra Energy Inc.
Parents of children sickened by lead linked to tainted fruit pouches fear for kids' future

Parents of children sickened by lead linked to tainted fruit pouches fear for kids' future

When Cora Dibert went for a routine blood test in October, the toddler brought along her favorite new snack: a squeeze pouch of WanaBana cinnamon-flavored apple puree.

EU court annuls approval of French pandemic aid to Air France and Air France-KLM

BRUSSELS (AP) — Low-cost airlines Ryanair and Malta Air won a court case Wednesday against the European Union's decision to approve billions of euros in state aid by the French government to Air France and holding company Air France-KLM during the CO
What to know about abortion policy across the US heading into 2024

What to know about abortion policy across the US heading into 2024

Abortion is going to remain a major issue in politics, policy and the courts in the U.S. in 2024, even though most of the states that were expected to impose restrictions have already done so.
Some health-care projects, including nursing homes, on pause in Manitoba

Some health-care projects, including nursing homes, on pause in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is suspending many new health-care capital projects, including some personal care homes that have already been announced, while it reviews the province's finances and health-care needs.