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404 items of 1822 · updated Oct 30, 2026, 6:10 AM ET
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Pressley, Markey release report showing success of fare-free transit in Massachusetts A congressional report on Massachusetts fare-free bus programs backs the Freedom to Move Act, which would fund $25 billion in fare-free pilots and service expansion. Source: Office of Rep. Ayanna Pressley pressley.house.gov/2026/08/03/news-pressley-mar… (link to pressley.house.gov)
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Trump administration abandons appeals in fight over student loan forgiveness program The Trump administration dropped its legal fight over changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives student loans after 10 years of payments. Source: The Hill thehill.com/homenews/education/6164998-public-s… (link to thehill.com)
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Renée Good’s Family Files Lawsuits Challenging Federal Immunity as ICE Shootings Continue Renée Good's family files lawsuits challenging federal immunity as ICE shootings continue, including plainclothes ICE officers firing on a car in New York City and wounding Oscar Belgal. Source: American Immigration Council (Immigration Impact) americanimmigrationcouncil.org/enforcement/inte… (link to americanimmigrationcouncil.org)
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Government Drops Appeal, Preserving Win for Plaintiffs in Challenge to Trump-Vance Administration’s Weaponization of Public Service Loan Forgiveness The Trump-Vance administration abandoned its appeal in a case that stopped a new rule allowing the Secretary of Education to disqualify government and nonprofit employers. Source: Common Dreams commondreams.org/newswire/government-drops-appe… (link to commondreams.org)
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Can FDA really phase out food dyes? Examines whether the FDA's voluntary approach can actually remove synthetic dyes from food, given that the plan relies on manufacturers rather than a formal ban. Source: Brewbound brewbound.com/news/can-fda-really-phase-out-foo… (link to brewbound.com)
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San Pablo renters face Nov. 3 showdown over strict new rent cap Voters in San Pablo, California, will decide on a new rent cap measure in the November 3 election. Source: Hoodline hoodline.com/2026/09/san-pablo-renters-face-nov… (link to hoodline.com)
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Free bus rides continue in Richmond GRTC's board approved a fiscal 2027 budget that keeps Richmond's buses fare-free for at least another year even as original funding sources run down. Source: WTVR CBS 6 wtvr.com/news/local-news/richmond/free-bus-ride… (link to wtvr.com)
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FDA to ban artificial food dyes by next year Federal health officials announced plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes such as Red 40 and Yellow 5 from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026, largely through industry cooperation. Source: The Washington Times washingtontimes.com/news/2025/apr/22/fda-ban-ar… (link to washingtontimes.com)
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Connecticut to cancel medical debt for thousands statewide Tens of thousands more Connecticut residents are being notified that their medical debt has been erased under a state program that buys and forgives debt. Source: NBC Connecticut nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/connecticut-to-ca… (link to nbcconnecticut.com)
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New Mexico’s Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care New Mexico is finding out that successfully providing universal child care requires giving teachers a living wage. Source: Truthout truthout.org/articles/new-mexicos-challenges-ho… (link to truthout.org)
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Cook County continues guaranteed income program in 2026 budget Cook County set aside $7.5 million in its 2026 budget to keep its $500-a-month guaranteed income program going after the pilot period ended. Source: FOX 32 Chicago fox32chicago.com/news/cook-co-guaranteed-income… (link to fox32chicago.com)
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Ayotte proposes free community college tuition in New Hampshire New Hampshire's governor proposed a Community College Promise program offering tuition-free study to income-eligible students at the state's seven community colleges. Source: The Boston Globe bostonglobe.com/2026/10/15/metro/nh-community-c… (link to bostonglobe.com)
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Texas’ child care quality control measures played a role in enrollment cuts this fall Texas child care quality control measures played a role in enrollment cuts this fall, putting financial strain on the system and shutting thousands of children out of affordable care. Source: States Newsroom (News From The States) newsfromthestates.com/article/texas-child-care-… (link to newsfromthestates.com)
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Historic new inner-city housing announced for Cape Town CBD Cape Town announced a new inner-city social housing development offering affordable rentals to lower- and middle-income households near jobs and transit. Source: Daily Maverick dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-04-08-historic… (link to dailymaverick.co.za)
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MN HF 3662: Individual income tax addition for traveling expenses related to immigration enforcement required. MN HF 3662, requiring an individual income tax addition for traveling expenses related to immigration enforcement, was introduced and referred to Taxes on 2026-02-23. Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills openstates.org/mn/bills/2025-2026/HF3662/ (link to openstates.org)
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New survey: one in five privately insured U.S. adults are denied coverage for doctor-recommended care A national survey found about 21% of working-age adults with private insurance faced a denial of recommended care in the past year, and insurers rejected a third of appeals. Source: The Commonwealth Fund commonwealthfund.org/press-release/2026/new-sur… (link to commonwealthfund.org)
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Woman with history of stillbirth fears losing another pregnancy in ICE detention Lawmakers are calling for the release of Maria Alejandra Valero Brinez, a pregnant woman with complications detained at Eloy Detention Center in Arizona. Source: The 19th 19thnews.org/2026/10/woman-pregnant-ice-eloy-de… (link to 19thnews.org)
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How often do health insurers deny doctor-recommended care? Covers new survey data on prior-authorization and claim denials among privately insured adults and the burden appeals place on patients. Source: The American Journal of Managed Care ajmc.com/view/how-often-do-health-insurers-deny… (link to ajmc.com)
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Construction underway on new social housing in Geelong Building has begun on 77 social homes in Geelong, Australia, delivered with a community housing provider and funded jointly by state and federal governments. Source: Homes Victoria (Victorian Government) homes.vic.gov.au/news/construction-underway-new… (link to homes.vic.gov.au)
Links: homes.vic.gov.au
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Survey finds 1 in 5 privately insured adults reported coverage denials for doctor-recommended care The hospital association highlights survey findings on frequent private-insurer denials, alongside reports of sizeable proposed marketplace premium increases for 2027. Source: American Hospital Association aha.org/news/headline/2026-06-04-survey-finds-1… (link to aha.org)
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