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January 27, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Noem breaks longstanding tradition, foregoes press conferences

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has broken a longstanding state tradition of governors giving weekly press conferences, having not spoken to Capitol press in three weeks.

January 27, 2023

FDA proposes easing sexual abstinence criteria for blood donation

The Food and Drug Administration proposed Friday further rollback of restrictions on blood donation based on abstinence and sexual history-related criteria.

January 27, 2023

US to allow inmates to receive some Medicaid care for the 1st time ever

For the first time ever, the federal government will allocate Medicaid dollars to prisons. California inmates would be able to access limited services 90 days before being released.

January 26, 2023

Biden growls at the high costs of insulin for people not on Medicare

President Biden became angered at the high cost of insulin, suggesting parents oftentimes have to choose between purchasing the drug over necessities for children.

January 26, 2023

Biden admin issues 20-year mining ban as it turns to foreign supply chain amid green energy push

The Biden administration on Thursday withdrew 225,504 mineral-rich acres from being able to be leased for mining for 20 years over environmental concerns.

January 26, 2023

Nearly 200 GOP lawmakers blast Biden's EPA for targeting farmers, ranchers: 'Egregious federal overreach'

A coalition of 194 Republican lawmakers joined forces to condemn an environmental regulation governing waterways that they argued could harm thousands of farmers.

January 26, 2023

AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs creates commission to study state’s prison problems

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is creating a commission to study problems state prisons are facing, including staffing levels, mental health care, and drug treatment programs.

January 26, 2023

Democratic senators flock to swanky fundraiser held by Washington's top lobbying firm

Democratic Senators corralled to a fundraiser held by Washington's top lobbying firm Wednesday night, raising over $525,000 for their upcoming re-election campaigns.

January 26, 2023

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop recommends ‘scandalous’ napkins, 'glamorous' lube for Valentine's Day

Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop released its 2023 Valentine's Day gift guide and included a set of "scandalous" dinner napkins, nearly 50 vibrators and a 24- karat razor.

January 25, 2023

Progressive Democrat accuses Sinema of being funded by 'deep-pocketed lobbyists' despite own ties to industry

Progressive Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is accusing Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., of being funded by "deep-pocketed lobbyists" despite his own connections to the lobbying industry.