January 2024

TL/DR - The children's advocacy group Children Now rated California with an A-minus for providing health insurance to children but a D-plus for their overall healthcare access and accountability. Major gaps were found in immunization rates, well-infant visits, and mental health services, despite approximately 97% of kids in the state having…

TL/DR - The article discusses potential effects of a hypothetical second term of Donald Trump's presidency on the U.S business landscape. Business leaders have mixed views, with some expecting a fall in regulatory burdens and taxes but potential harm to supply chains due to tariffs and trade wars. Regardless of the administration in power, most…

TL/DR - Irish Senator Mark Daly visited the South Dakota Senate and House as part of the American Irish State Legislature Caucus, aiming to build bipartisan relationships at local and state levels. Daly presented the Irish flag, which was flown 175 years prior when Thomas Francis Meagher first flew an Irish flag in Montana, to Lt. Gov. Larry…

TL/DR - A gas explosion occurred above a Washington D.C. daycare center, causing a fire and leading to the collapse of the adjacent building. Quick evacuation of the daycare center by first responders likely saved lives, as the explosion occurred 25 minutes after a gas leak was reported. While the cause of the gas leak is believed to be impact…