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432 items of 1822 · updated Oct 30, 2026, 6:10 AM ET
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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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Los Angeles Reports Rise in Anti-Trans and Homophobic Hate Crimes. Many More May Be Going Unreported LAPD data released Tuesday confirms a rise in hate crimes against gay men and transgender people in Los Angeles, and many more may be going unreported. Source: them them.us/news/hate-crime-uptick-trans-gay (link to them.us)
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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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Supreme Court rejects Trump admin’s request to end trans-related care in prison The Supreme Court rejected the Trump admin's request to immediately end gender-affirming medical care for trans people in prison; only Thomas and Alito sided with the admin. Source: Law Dork lawdork.com/p/supreme-court-trump-trans-prison-… (link to lawdork.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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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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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)
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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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Streisand Effect? The GOP’s Constant Attack Ads May Be Teaching Texas Kids the Word “Transgender” GOP-aligned ads targeting Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico highlight his advocacy for transgender people, upsetting some parents. Source: them them.us/politics/james-talarico-ads-transgender… (link to them.us)
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New Zealand High Court Rules Puberty Blocker Ban Is “Unjustified Discrimination” New Zealand High Court ruled a puberty blocker ban is unjustified discrimination, saying decisions about this healthcare are best made by patients and their doctors. Source: Erin in the Morning erininthemorning.com/p/new-zealand-high-court-r… (link to erininthemorning.com)
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Maine community colleges optimistic about tuition-free future after cost cuts Maine's free community college program is in limbo after lawmakers did not fund it past the class of 2025, though the system expects to keep tuition free. Source: News From The States newsfromthestates.com/article/maine-community-c… (link to newsfromthestates.com)
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New Orleans guts renters' right-to-counsel lifeline New Orleans cut funding for tenants' eviction legal representation from about $2.3 million to $1.3 million, raising fears more renters will face court without a lawyer. Source: Hoodline hoodline.com/2026/07/new-orleans-guts-renters-r… (link to hoodline.com)
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