A new study published in the JAMA Health Forum projects significant increases in tooth decay and healthcare costs if fluoride is removed from U.S. public water systems, a move currently under consideration in several states and supported by federal proposals from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, as […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Illinois Passes Landmark Prescription Drug Affordability Act
The Illinois General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB 1697), a sweeping measure designed to lower prescription drug costs and bolster independent pharmacies across the state. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker, who has already indicated his strong support. Key Provisions of […]
Supreme Court to Review If GOP Candidate Can Legally Contest Illinois Absentee Ballot Law
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a case challenging Illinois’ law permitting mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day, provided they are postmarked or certified by voters on or before Election Day. The case, brought by Republican Congressman Mike Bost […]
Illinois House Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Detention Age for Minors
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained in juvenile facilities. The bill, which has already cleared the Senate, now awaits the governor’s signature. Key Provisions of the Bill Proponents argue that detaining very young children is “potentially life-altering” and […]
Illinois House Advances Bill to Help Farmers Control Deer Populations
The Illinois House has passed a bill aimed at giving farmers more effective tools to manage deer populations and reduce crop damage, sending the measure to Governor J.B. Pritzker for approval. The legislation, Senate Bill 710, responds to growing concerns among Illinois farmers about the economic impact of an expanding […]
White House Downplays Fabricated Citations in MAHA Health Report as “Formatting Issues” Despite Ongoing Misrepresentation of Scientific Research
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed concerns about inconsistencies in a Health and Human Services “MAHA” (Make America Healthy Again) report aimed at addressing childhood illness. Several investigations of the 72-page report revealed that several of the scientific citations reference studies within the report that do not exist. Leavitt […]
U.S. Government Cancels Major Contract With Moderna for Development of Bird Flu Vaccine
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has abruptly canceled a contract worth more than $7590 million with Moderna, ending federal support for the company’s efforts to develop a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine against bird flu and other pandemic-prone influenza strains. The canceled agreement, initially established under the […]
Illinois House Passes Safe Gun Storage Bill, Sending Measure to Governor Pritzker
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained in juvenile facilities. The bill, which passed the House on a 69-40 vote, now heads to Governor JB Pritzker for his signature. Key Provisions of the Safe Gun Storage Act Exemptions and […]
U.S. Halts New Student Visa Interviews, Announces Aggressive Revocation of Chinese Student Visas
On May 27, the Trump administration ordered U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to halt the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa interviews. The State Department is preparing to roll out expanded screening of visa applicants’ social media activity, with new guidelines expected soon. The pause does not affect […]
RFK Jr. Proposes Ban on Government Scientists Publishing in Top Medical Journals
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he may prohibit government scientists from publishing their research in leading medical journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, and JAMA. Kennedy made the remarks during a recent appearance on the “Ultimate Human” podcast, accusing these journals of being […]
