Medicaid Expansion Includes Dental Care in Numerous States

TL/DR - Six US states have initiated or expanded Medicaid programs to provide dental coverage for adults this year, using a combination of federal and state funding. The expansion of these programs is a response to growing awareness of the significant economic and health costs associated with untreated dental conditions. However, barriers to…

Labor Complaint Against US Senator Tim Scott Filed by UAW Union

TL/DR - The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has filed a labor complaint against Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Tim Scott. The complaint stems from Scott's suggestion that auto workers who go on strike should be fired, a statement the union claims violates federal labor law and inhibits the right to strike. Scott maintains that…

2023 National Hunting & Fishing Day Proclamation Unveiled

TL/DR - The President of the United States highlighted the importance of hunting and fishing to the country's culture and environment, as well as the significant conservation efforts made during his administration. He noted that in his first week as president, he signed an executive order setting a goal to conserve or restore at least 30 percent…

Year-Long I-17 Pavement Project Concludes in North Phoenix

TL/DR - A construction project on I-17 between Dunlap Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix has been completed, eliminating further weekend closures. The project included the use of diamond grinding to smooth the freeway’s concrete surface, replacing an older, worn layer of asphalt. According to Doug Nintzel, an ADOT spokesman, this type of…