CSG Debates on Student Task Force, Disability Cultural Center

TL/DR - The University of Michigan Central Student Government discussed a resolution proposed by Disability Culture at the University of Michigan to establish a disability culture center on campus, and a resolution to establish a task force to support students affected by the Israel-Hamas war. They passed the resolution for the creation of a…

Amid Budget Cut Threats, I.R.S. Commissioner Strives to Demonstrate Progress

TL/DR - Daniel Werfel, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commissioner, has overseen significant improvements within the IRS, including clearing a backlog of tax filings, decreasing wait times, and creating a system for free federal returns for eligible taxpayers. However, Republicans have criticized Werfel and the IRS, accusing the agency of…

Top 10 Chicken Wings in Asheville: Reader’s Choice

TL/DR - The Asheville Citizen Times conducted a poll asking readers to vote for their favorite local restaurant wings ahead of Super Bowl weekend. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack was declared the winner, with East Village Grill and Haywood Lounge, Bar, and Grill securing the second and third spots respectively. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack, which has…

Impact of Revised Substance Use Disorder Privacy Rules on Stakeholders

TL/DR - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a rule to bring the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations in line with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule. Under the new rule, federally assisted providers that offer substance use disorder (SUD) services…