Health & Wellness

Missouri Legislators Review Tighter Transgender Laws

TL/DR - The Missouri House Emerging Issues Committee has heard comment on seven bills that aim to place further restrictions on transgender people in the state. One of these bills aims to remove the sunset clause — an expiration date — from a state law that prohibits transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming healthcare, like puberty…
Politics

Ukrainians Alarmed by Extreme Republican Speeches

TL/DR - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the use of 'radical rhetoric' by Republican party members in the US regarding support for Ukraine, stating that it frightens his people during an already uncertain time due to the ongoing war. Zelenskyy appears to be referencing GOP lawmakers and Congress members who have denounced US…
US Economy

EPA Starts Roadshows for Local Climate Funding Access

TL/DR - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new phase of its Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative in Albany, New York to help communities access resources from the Inflation Reduction Act. The initiative will host a series of in-person, community-based Regional Roadshow events where community leaders can learn…
Arizona

Az’s Policies Raise Fear, Hinder Mental Health Access for Immigrants

TL/DR - Ileana Salinas, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, is facing the uncertainty and stress of renewing her immigration status, which is affecting her mental health. The Migration Policy Institute estimates that as many as 1.16 million people in the U.S. could be eligible for DACA protections, but many,…