Judge’s Abortion Pill Ruling Could Have Widespread Consequences On Health Care AccessPosted April 10th, 2023 at 2:47pm by Isabel Soisson Access to the abortion medication mifepristone has been called into question following the issuance of competing rulings in Texas and Washington. Abortion clinics, doctors, and other experts have all said that if mifepristone is taken off the market, it would have major implications both medically and legally. (AP Photo) Full story →
‘Shame On Us,’ Says Iowa Senator As SNAP Restriction Bill PassesPosted March 23rd, 2023 at 2:55pm by Amie Rivers Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott speaks during debate on a SNAP bill in the Iowa Senate March 22, 2023. Full story →
It’s 2023 And Women Still Don’t Make As Much As Men. Here’s How to Fix ThatPosted March 10th, 2023 at 3:21pm by Team Starting Line Full story →
Biden’s Budget Would Tax Billionaires, Corporations to Strengthen Medicare, Expand Child Care, and Help FamiliesPosted March 9th, 2023 at 5:10pm by Isabel Soisson President Joe Biden speaks about his 2024 proposed budget at the Finishing Trades Institute, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Full story →
Biden Proposes Taxes on the Rich to Strengthen Medicare FundingPosted March 7th, 2023 at 4:00pm by Isabel Soisson FILE – President Joe Biden speaks about his administration’s plans to protect Social Security and Medicare and lower healthcare costs, Feb. 9, 2023, at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Fla. It seems like no one wants to cut Social Security or Medicare benefits, including Biden, who is already telling voters that his upcoming federal budget proposal will “defend and strengthen” the programs. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) Full story →
GOP Plans Could Include Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care ActPosted March 7th, 2023 at 11:17am by Isabel Soisson House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., talks to reporters on Feb. 6, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) Full story →
81 People Laid Off After Grundy Center Food Plant Abruptly ClosesPosted March 6th, 2023 at 4:22pm by Amie Rivers Photo by Tamas Pap on Unsplash Full story →
What Really Drove Up Egg PricesPosted February 17th, 2023 at 9:27am by Amie Rivers Cartons of eggs are on display at HarvesTime Foods on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford) Full story →
Des Moines Will Host Job Fair For Formerly Incarcerated WorkersPosted February 14th, 2023 at 3:20pm by Amie Rivers Full story →
Iowa Brags About Award It Received For Limiting Unemployment BenefitsPosted February 13th, 2023 at 8:25am by Amie Rivers (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, pool) Full story →