Maryland says paperwork may drive many Medicaid coverage losses under Big Beautiful BillMaryland leaders say changes under H.R.1, also known as the "Big Beautiful Bill," are already affecting food assistance recipients and could have a much broader impact on Medicaid coverage in the coming years.WTOP2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyHR 1medicaid changes under big beautiful bill
Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increasesDoctors and health insurers filed a lawsuit Friday alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature violated the law when they approved a healthcare tax that coulWTOP3d agoWhole story →HealthGavin Newsomcalifornia healthcare tax lawsuit
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistrictingSCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes,WTOP4d agoWhole story →BuildJusticelouisiana redistricting
Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city wWTOP5d agoWhole story →SecurityBuildtigray conflict escalation
Montgomery County Planning Board supports council bill that waives fees, relaxes requirements for accessory dwelling unitsMontgomery County is moving to make it easier to rent and less expensive to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the Planning Board showing support on Thursday for proposed legislation that would waive permitting fees for affordable units and remove the owner-occupancy requirement.WTOP5d agoWhole story →Buildmontgomery county adu legislation
$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump’s influence will go to votersCalifornia could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, helping to fill a gaWTOP6d agoWhole story →HealthTechnologycalifornia science agency bill signing
DC community concerned that Trump’s golf plans could affect popular roadway used by bicyclists, runnersThere are questions about the future of Ohio Drive in D.C. after The Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump has been floating the idea of making changes to the roadway so the East Potomac Golf Links could stretch to the nearby water's edge.WTOP6d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetDonald Trumpohio drive golf course plans
NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state's General Assembly on Thursday, adding another wrinkle to theWTOP7d agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkerchicago bears stadium pursuit
Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under HR 1Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.WTOP7d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthHR 1medicaid rule change
