Author: Darcy Kahn
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Doorstep grocery delivery expands to 70 military commissaries
Military grocery delivery service now available at 70 commissaries, with more expansions planned.
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Federal SNAP changes may shift $433M to NC budget by 2028
Federal SNAP changes could shift hundreds of millions in costs to North Carolina unless eligibility errors drop below 6% by 2028.
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USPS Posts $9 Billion Loss, Plans Price Increases
The U.S. Postal Service lost $9 billion in 2025 but saw smaller losses and plans to raise prices to help offset ongoing financial pressures.
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HHS ends universal guidance for four childhood vaccines
The U.S. ended universal vaccine guidance for four childhood diseases, prompting concerns from medical experts about potential public health risks.
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Conflicting Reports on FDA Black Box Warnings for COVID-19 Shots
Major U.S. media outlets reported conflicting accounts in December about whether the Food and Drug Administration plans to add black box warnings, the agency’s strongest safety alert, to COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA said the agency did not plan to add the warnings.
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Tracking Vaccine Policy Shifts during the Trump Administration
U.S. vaccine policy and guidelines are evolving under the Trump administration. Multiple changes are in place, and additional regulatory decisions remain under review.
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FDA Official Alleges Withheld Data on Covid Vaccine Risk
FDA official claims child myocarditis data was withheld, but federal leaders deny accusations and cite open vaccine safety reviews since 2021.
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Millions of Seniors Missing Out on Medicare Advantage Perks, Study Finds
A study from the Commonwealth Fund found that despite valuing their supplemental benefits, many Medicare Advantage enrollees are not using them—often due to lack of awareness or understanding.
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States Scale Back Medicaid Coverage for Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Amid Budget Pressures
States are scaling back Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 medications for obesity treatment amid rising costs and budget shortfalls, reversing earlier expansions.
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South Carolina Struggles to Contain Measles Outbreak
South Carolina is facing a growing measles outbreak in Spartanburg County amid low vaccination rates and rising skepticism, with mobile clinics struggling to draw patients.