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City of Columbia Takes Action In Response to Recycling Program Lawsuit

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COLUMBIA, Missouri – The City of Columbia is facing a lawsuit over its recycling program. Allegations against the city claim that it violated multiple state laws related to waste management and recycling. The lawsuit was filed by a local advocacy group that is concerned about the city’s handling of recyclable materials. According to the lawsuit, Columbia’s recycling program fails to comply with state regulations and does not meet the standards set by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The advocacy group argues that the city has been mixing recyclable materials with non-recyclable waste, resulting in … Read more

Indiana University Kokomo Brings Engaging Expert Presentations to Community in Third Year of Six Mondays Program

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KOKOMO, Ind. – Community members in Kokomo will have the opportunity to engage in informative discussions on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, concealed carry laws, and social media use among teenagers. The Six Mondays program, organized by Indiana University Kokomo, the First Friends of Kokomo church, and Howard County Community Supervision, is set to return for its third year. The program aims to bring together experts to share their knowledge and insights with the community. The first presentation of the series, titled “The Use of Multiple Social Media Accounts by Teenagers: How Friend … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Pharmaceutical Industry Lawsuit Over Medicare Drug Pricing Program

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Austin, Texas – A federal judge in Austin has dismissed a lawsuit brought by pharmaceutical industry bodies challenging a new Medicare program that allows the government to negotiate prices for expensive drugs. U.S. District Judge David Ezra, appointed by Ronald Reagan, sided with the Biden administration in throwing out the lawsuit. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) group and two others had claimed the program was unconstitutional. Under the program, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to seek lower prices for certain drugs, ultimately … Read more

Georgia Fights for Healthcare Innovation: Lawsuit Filed Against Federal Government Over Delayed Implementation of Georgia Pathways Program

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ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia has filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in an effort to regain lost time for the implementation of the Georgia Pathways program. The state claims that CMS’s decision to rescind core elements of the program, despite a previously approved federal-state waiver, has unjustly delayed the expansion of Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of low-income Georgians. The Georgia Pathways to Coverage initiative, a result of the bipartisan passage of Georgia’s Patients First Act in 2019, aimed to provide Medicaid coverage to previously ineligible individuals. The … Read more