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Independent pharmacies know their communities. But many are struggling to stay open.
Happy Friday! We're finishing off the week with a look at how independent pharmacies serve as crucial resources for communities lacking health care and grappling with disparities — but they’re struggling to stay open.
California fires show states’ ‘last resort’ insurance plans could be overwhelmed
Welcome back to another edition of Stateline Daily, your go-to source for state policy news from around the country.
Maternal death reviews get political as state officials intrude
Welcome to Wednesday! We're glad you're here. Before jumping into our signature lineup, read today's featured story on the states that could quash expert advice on pregnancy-related deaths.
Apartment construction cools rents in some regions
We're back, readers, with another great lineup of state policy news from across the country. The state legislatures are heating up, but let's start with our featured story on apartment construction.
How Los Angeles County fires destroyed neighborhoods from coast to foothills
As a new week begins, we're learning about the devastation caused over the weekend by wildfires blazing through Southern California.
Minimum wages are increasing in nearly half the states this year
Happy Friday! We've made it through the first full week of 2025 — only 51 more to go. Let's take a look at today's featured story on minimum wage boosts across the country.
A slew of new housing laws take effect this month to streamline building, protect tenants
Good morning, readers! Just like that, it's already Thursday. Let's keep this week going with today's featured story on new housing laws.
Major legal brawl may decide what types of cars Americans can buy
Rise and shine! We've got another great lineup of state policy news you can use in today's edition of Stateline Daily. Let's start with our featured story on cars and emissions.
Librarians gain protections in some states as book bans soar
Good morning! Today's featured story takes us to the shelves, where librarians are on the front lines of a book ban battle.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Happy Monday, readers! Whether you're braving the snow or curled up at home with some coffee, we're glad you've tuned in for today's lineup of state policy news. Let's start with our featured story on weight-loss drugs.
‘Anything we can do to help’: This Texas county is poised to play a key role in deportations
Good morning! Welcome to another edition of Stateline Daily.
America’s 250th birthday prompts rethinking of historical markers
Welcome to 2025, readers! Stateline Daily is happy to be back from its holiday break. Did you make any resolutions for the new year? We have resolved to keep bringing you critical state policy news, so let’s jump in.