Ohio Republican lawmakers call to block courts from implementing new abortion amendment

Ohio Republican lawmakers call to block courts from implementing new abortion amendment

Several Ohio Republican lawmakers are proposing to strip the courts of authority to review cases related to the implementation of the recently passed Abortion Amendment Number 1. In a statement released Thursday, four Republican lawmakers claimed without evidence that there was “foreign election interference” in the vote to pass Question 1, and threatened to block …

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Lawmakers take bipartisan approach to hospice policy

Lawmakers take bipartisan approach to hospice policy

Some federal lawmakers are working to address workforce issues in the hospice sector, as well as bolster support for family caregivers. In a tense political environment, palliative care policy is one area where members of both parties are finding common ground. Lawmakers have introduced a series of bipartisan bills intended to relieve workforce pressures and …

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Money and mental health: Experts and lawmakers say lack of funding limits access

Money and mental health: Experts and lawmakers say lack of funding limits access

A lack of funding and resources can prevent Americans from getting the mental health care they need, experts say. “Let’s talk about resources, and then we can talk about the mental health crisis,” Susan Gurley, executive director of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, said during Wednesday morning’s panel: “Every Mind Matters: The Many …

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