It's time for a public health response to tackle America's growing meth use.
Why?
Decades of spending billions on criminalization hasn't resulted in fewer overdose deaths. pew.org/3Cu5DAD
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From after-school programs to providing fresh food to people in need, hear how community leaders are making a difference across the country on "After the Fact." Listen now: pew.org/3kLFI0g
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Federal infrastructure funding declined significantly starting in the 1980s.
This has led state and local governments to take on an increasing share of the costs. pew.org/3DFJ8s6
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States and cities throughout America are beginning to embrace trees as critical infrastructure.
This #UrbanForestry is expected to increase with the help of $1.5 billion allocated under the Inflation Reduction Act. pew.org/3jgj7IM
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Nearly half of American teens report they’ve been bullied online.
That number’s even higher for girls ages 15-17, according to a new survey.
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Despite recent student loan reforms, the high rates of default among certain groups of borrowers may leave them more vulnerable to default or redefault.
Here’s what we know 👉 pew.org/3DcsjVh
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To curb superbugs, a major healthcare accreditation group, is requiring hospitals to follow expanded antibiotic stewardship rules as of Jan. 1, 2023.
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Nearly a quarter of rural Americans say high-speed internet access is a major problem in their communities.
Subsidies could encourage service providers to fix that—and over $40B of federal funding was made available for it.
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Americans say their country's influence in the world in recent years has been:
↘️ Getting weaker: 47%
➡️ Staying the same: 32%
↗️ Getting stronger: 19%
… per a new survey.
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“Waiting is not a reasonable option,” ’s editorial board writes, calling on Congress to prioritize the fight against #antibioticresistance.
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From 2016 to 2021, nearly every state saw a spike in the number of people ages 25-44 forming new households.
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Tomorrow is #WorldWetlandsDay. #DYK that more than a billion people across the world depend on #wetlands for their livelihoods? That's about one in eight people on the planet! #GenerationRestoration #ForWetlands #WeNeedWetlands
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#BlackHistoryMonth ❤️💛💚 is an opportune time to reflect on America's racial history and how we can progress towards equality.
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Mama Cleo, a local resident in #Baltimore's Cherry Hill neighborhood, is a caring neighbor, often looking out for young people.
Her conversations with Michael Battle as he grew up changed the course of his life—and the neighborhood. Hear their story: pew.org/3XKacyh
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In 2019, Colorado became the 1st state to cap out-of-pocket insulin expenses for some diabetes patients.
“It felt like it was giving myself years of my life back,” says Karisa Hunt, who lost vision in 1 eye after high costs led her to ration insulin. pew.org/3iyVT0i
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Research shows that methadone can reduce overdose deaths by 59%—making it one of the most effective treatments for #opioid use disorder.
Decades-old policies and stigma prevent it from being widely available.
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KFF SVP said the emergency declaration had provided an important reprieve from the American health care system’s typically fractured way of covering the costs of care, giving more people access to services ...
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How would you spend $42B?
is spending more than that on #Broadband Equity, Adoption, and Deployment under that very acronym—the BEAD Program.
It’s the largest investment in expanding internet access across the U.S. ever.
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2023 may be another big year for election legislation.
“We’re seeing legislatures change laws to expand access to voters, but also in some states to give themselves more control over election outcomes,” says a senior policy adviser.
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In America's neighborhoods, local organizations are bringing people together to provide solutions—and hope.
#Baltimore's Michael & Danielle Battle share their journey to build community and connection in the city's Cherry Hill neighborhood. pew.org/3XKacyh
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Is your country’s influence wilting?
In 13 countries surveyed, people who don’t support the ruling party are more likely to say their country’s global influence is getting weaker, a new survey found.
How can systems and policies address/prevent inequities in access to quality health care caused by race, income, or geography?
A recent convening identified five considerations key to moving forward👇
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Sending kids to court doesn’t help them. There must be consequences/accountability, no doubt. But what that looks like for a kid should be different. Here’s what the data tells us works: pew.org/3IUzZiO via
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#DYK? The Broadband Equity, Adoption, & Deployment (BEAD) Program is the fed government’s $42B investment in:
🚧 Constructing broadband networks
💰 Subsidizing internet for low-income households
📱 Providing digital literacy and technology resources
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From after-school programs to providing fresh food to people in need, hear how community leaders are making a difference across the country on "After the Fact." Listen now:
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#DYK?: The new Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse to date.
133 senators and representatives identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, or Alaska Native.
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Everybody deserves high quality health care. Striving to help underserved Americans can help them get it.
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How can systems and policies address/prevent inequities in access to quality health care caused by race, income, or geography?
A recent convening identified five considerations key to moving forward
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pew.org/400NKCEThe U.S. faces a severe housing shortage — particularly of homes and apartments for lower- and middle-income families.
Although housing is a major priority in many places, it could take a decade to meet the demand.
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States are struggling to pay for firefighting and wildfire mitigation efforts as they await reimbursement from federal agencies.
’s explains how intensifying fires are straining state budgets.
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Only 8.5% of drug-related ER visits between Aug. 2019 and Apr. 2021 resulted in prescriptions for key opioid use disorder treatments or overdose reversal drugs, according to research.
ERs can save more lives, writes Stateline’s ⬇️
70% of Americans believe our trust in each other is shrinking, but 86% say it's possible to improve confidence in one another, shows.
How? By investing in local communities.
We explore in our new season of "After the Fact." pew.org/3XKacyh
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50-state tax revenue had a volatility score of 6.2 for the 20 years ending in FY21—a record high.
See what drove the trend 👉 pew.org/3wkQCfO
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The almost three-year pause on student loans has helped many borrowers who could not make payments stay out of default during the pandemic.
But with payments on the horizon—certain groups are at a higher risk of experiencing loan default.
We explain: pew.org/3Jc7ixJ
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When automated state retirement savings programs debuted for private sector employees, some worried they’d "crowd out" private-market plans
Surprise: They’ve boosted enrollment in private plans—and overall coverage.
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Do you have medical or dental debt?
Collectively, Americans hold a staggering $195 billion, according to the and the . pew.org/406nFlQ
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Increased federal aid to states during a time of crisis is common.
But the COVID-19 response was unprecedented—with an infusion of dollars that will reverberate for years.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria kill more than 35,000 Americans each year.
To help save lives, a major healthcare accreditation group, requires hospitals to use antibiotics more sparingly—slowing bacteria from becoming resistant.
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With their eyes on the 2024 presidential election, state lawmakers are preparing to reshape voting rules in the 2023 legislative session. Stateline breaks it down. 🔽
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