February 2024

TL/DR - Montana currently assists more than 250,000 predominantly low-income residents with healthcare through Medicaid, a state-federal partnership that sees the federal government covering 80% of costs. Medicaid not only supports lower-income individuals and families but also helps keep overall healthcare insurance costs down and benefits the…

TL/DR - The article discusses the importance of implementing ethical measures in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, specifically in health care. The writer argues that AI has immense potential to transform healthcare, but it must be designed and deployed in ways that align with ethical standards, ensuring that it respects patient privacy and…

TL/DR - Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman is threatening to dismantle the state's Department of Transportation unless plans for a high-speed rail line between Phoenix and Tucson are permanently abandoned. Hoffman believes people prefer automobiles and argues against the implementation of public transit systems, and his stance extends to initiatives…

TL/DR - The proposed rule from the EPA falls under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and applies to facility owners/operators in the petroleum and natural gas industry who report over 25,000 metric tons of CO2e. The rule includes a Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) across three different years, with exemptions for emissions related to…