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Vending machines expand scope, impact of public health initiatives
February 26, 2024 | News, Emerging TechThe self-serve kiosks distribute health and hygiene products for free, which experts say improves accessibility to essential services and helps an increasingly pinched public health workforce.
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How one state has mapped out its opioid recovery plans
February 22, 2024 | News, FinanceThe Garden State is pouring more than $95 million of its opioid settlement money into harm reduction, treatment and housing as it starts to mitigate substance use disorders.
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Policies to expand access to psychedelics could be ‘short-sighted’
February 16, 2024 | News, Emerging TechWhile research shows psychedelics’ potential to mitigate the effects of substance use disorders, observers warn states might be better off waiting for federal guidance before legalizing their use and possession.
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Cities pay a climate penalty as air pollution worsens
February 15, 2024 | News, ManagementCommunities vulnerable to deteriorating air conditions and the resulting public health issues may find it ever more difficult to adapt to the changing environment, a new report suggests.
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Today’s real-time wildfire data helps prepare for a changing climate
February 12, 2024 | News, ManagementRapid response and early detection data tools are helping agencies paint a clearer picture of incoming wildfire risks.
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Deepfake porn: The ugly side of generative AI, and what states can do about it
February 09, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentPolicymakers are scrambling to rein in runaway deepfake content featuring nonconsenting victims in explicit images and videos.
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States’ prescription boards tackle high drug costs
February 06, 2024 | News, FinanceAt least 11 states are developing drug cost review boards to identify and address costs of expensive medications.
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Prevention pays off: Wellness programs help states care for an aging population
February 05, 2024 | News, ManagementThere are ways to stave off the health and financial challenges that come with an older population, experts say.
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One state takes on youth mental health by streamlining access to services
January 30, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentFor some families, it can take more than a decade to connect children to appropriate mental health resources once they show symptoms. Amid a growing youth mental health crisis, one state is developing an online portal to shave that wait… Read More »
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To put a dent in opioid addiction, start with the corrections system
January 24, 2024 | News, ManagementPilot programs have offered incarcerated individuals medications for opioid use disorder, but now it’s time to start expanding those programs for long-term success, observers say.