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Health Care August 3, 2023

‘Everything is on the table’ as Georgia lawmakers consider lifting hospital construction limits

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 2, 2023 AUGUSTA – Georgia lawmakers from the House and Senate are putting…

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Environment August 3, 2023

Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it

by Jonathan Bean, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the…

Health Care August 2, 2023

To Protect a Mother’s Health: How Abortion Ban Exemptions Play Out in a Post-‘Roe’ World

This article by Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times July 31, 2023 This pregnancy felt different. After…

Health Care August 2, 2023

Be Aware: Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records and Bill You for Their Care

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews July 31, 2023 After HCA Healthcare announced this month that the personal identification data…

Crime August 2, 2023

Trump facing multiple criminal charges, investigations: 38 articles explain what you need to know

by Jeff Inglis, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Conversation U.S. has commissioned more than three dozen articles relating to the various criminal…

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Environment August 2, 2023

The nuclear arms race’s legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy

by William J. Kinsella, North Carolina State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has focused new attention on the legacies of…

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Business August 1, 2023

Check out the 54 new businesses licensed by Cobb County last week

Here are the 54 new businesses listed by Cobb County with licenses taking effect by Sunday, July 30, 2023. We’ve edited out some of the administrative information, but if you…

Justice July 31, 2023

Banned Bookmobile stops by Georgia during tour to protest laws restricting school reading material

by Aaleah McConnell, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 27, 2023 As self-affirming titles representing marginalized students are getting swept up in…

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Energy July 31, 2023

Sparks fly at hearing on Georgia Power project that could stick ratepayers with Plant Vogtle tab

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 28, 2023 The debate surrounding Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle expansion raged on Thursday…

Energy July 31, 2023

Winter is coming and the U.S. grid remains vulnerable to power plant failures

by Robert Zullo, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 26, 2023 From winter storms to sweltering summer heat, there’s a consensus among…

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