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TL/DR - Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced the Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 which aims to expand dental coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration. The bill would establish federal funding to increase the number of dental professionals in the U.S., with training provided through community-based dental…

TL/DR - Changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage are taking place over the next two years due to the Inflation Reduction Act. Some of the changes include a cap on annual out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 for Medicare Part D beneficiaries by 2025 and government-set prices for most-used drugs in the Medicare Part D program by 2026.…

TL/DR - The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games including Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5, and Pick 3 alongside Scratchers, Quick Draw, and Fast Play. The funds raised from these lotteries goes toward higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation, and business development in the state.…

TL/DR - Both a kayaker and a 10-year-old boy on an inner tube had to be rescued from the Huron River in separate incidents. The river is extremely dangerous due to high water and fast currents caused by remnant storms from hurricane Beryl, which brought significant rainfall to the area. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reportedly responded…