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Florida's push to relax vaccine mandates amid health concerns

Originally Published 19 days ago — by statnews.com

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The article critiques the 'medical freedom' movement's push to eliminate vaccine requirements, highlighting the potential health and economic risks, including increased disease outbreaks, costs to taxpayers, and harm to vulnerable populations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining immunization policies for community health.

Immigration Policies Impact Texas Job Growth and Industrial Employment

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

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Immigration enforcement policies implemented since mid-2024 have slowed inflows of foreign-born workers into Texas, contributing to weaker job growth and labor supply issues, especially affecting sectors reliant on immigrant labor. This decline in immigration, combined with increased arrests and a chilling effect on immigrant communities, is impacting worker retention and hiring, potentially leading to slower overall economic growth in Texas and nationally.

Post-Tax Credit Era: The Future of Electric Vehicles

Originally Published 3 months ago — by InsideEVs

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The federal EV tax credit has expired, leading to a short-term decline in EV demand and potential industry adjustments, but long-term growth in electric vehicle adoption is expected to continue due to technological improvements, falling costs, and global market pressures, despite slower growth forecasts and some automaker cancellations.

U.S. State Mental Health Rankings and Statistics

Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN

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A 2025 report by Mental Health America ranks New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey as the top states for mental health, while Nevada, Arizona, and Alabama rank lowest, highlighting ongoing disparities and the need for increased investment and policy changes to improve mental health services across the US.

Calls for Kennedy's Resignation Over CDC Controversies

Originally Published 4 months ago — by IDSA

A coalition of medical, scientific, and public health organizations calls for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. due to concerns that his policies undermine science and public health efforts, risking increased foodborne illnesses, reduced disease surveillance, weakened vaccination programs, and diminished emergency response capabilities, ultimately threatening the health and safety of Americans.

Factors Behind the Surge in Utility and Electricity Prices

Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News

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Utility bills in the U.S. are rising due to increased demand driven by AI, electrification, and geopolitical disruptions, coupled with transmission bottlenecks, tariffs, and policy shifts away from renewables, leading to higher energy costs and challenges in expanding clean energy infrastructure.

Polls Show Most Americans Feel Trump’s Policies Have Not Helped Them

Originally Published 5 months ago — by AP-NORC

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A recent AP-NORC survey indicates that most Americans believe Donald Trump's policies have caused more harm than good for them personally, with significant partisan divides in approval and perceptions of his effectiveness, especially on issues like healthcare, foreign relations, and economic management.

Ghost Factories Signal Challenges for Green Manufacturing

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

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Several planned green manufacturing factories in the US, including a major battery plant in Buckeye, Arizona, have been canceled or delayed due to rising costs, interest rates, and policy shifts, notably the rollback of green subsidies under Trump's new tax law, which threatens the future of US green energy initiatives and could lead to increased reliance on overseas manufacturing.

Trump's Megabill Promises to Boost Fossil Fuels and Challenge Clean Energy

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Engadget

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The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' has been passed, significantly impacting US technology and manufacturing sectors by ending EV tax credits, reducing incentives for used and commercial EVs, and disadvantaging domestic solar companies, potentially opening the market to cheaper Chinese solar panels and benefiting fossil fuel interests.

Impacts of Ending EV Tax Credits on U.S. Market and Competitiveness

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

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The potential removal of US federal EV tax credits by the Trump administration is expected to slow EV adoption in the US, but the market will still grow due to decreasing prices, increased model options, and dealer incentives. While the US may fall behind in global EV rankings, a significant portion of Americans remain interested in EVs, though lower-income consumers could be disproportionately affected by policy changes. Overall, US EV growth will face hurdles, but the market remains resilient, with international markets like China leading the charge.

Immigration raids resume amid industry concerns and conflicting policies

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Axios

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The White House immigration crackdown is leading to the deportation of foreign-born healthcare workers, particularly in the long-term care industry, exacerbating staff shortages and threatening the quality of care for the elderly and disabled in the U.S., with advocates warning of significant negative impacts on vulnerable populations.