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TOPEKA — Two years ago, Kansas ranked dead last in a national assessment of mental illness and access to behavioral health care. In 2025, that ranking rose to 18th in the nation, and state officials say the shift is a direct outcome of investment in quality care. A $72.5 million grant recently awarded to Kansas […]

The last of three African Serval cats that escaped its enclosure during a powerful windstorm in Berks County two months ago was struck and killed by a car.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Gov. Bob Ferguson certified results of the Nov. 4 election on Tuesday, concluding a campaign cycle that saw nine Democratic state lawmakers keep their seats and Washington’s constitution amended. Statewide, a little more than 2 million people cast ballots, a turnout of 39% of Washington’s registered voters, according to […]

The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.

The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.

The U.S. Department of Education’s recent decision to reclassify social worker master and doctorate degrees as “nonprofessional” fundamentally misrepresents what we do as professionals, the complexity of our training, and the essential role we play in the behavioral health and social service systems of this country. I feel confident saying this statement reflects not just […]

TAMPA – Florida has been one of the fastest growing states in the country over the past five years. Now the newest entrant to the 2026 Republican gubernatorial race says it’s time to focus less on bringing in new people and more on improving the lives of those who already live here. “Stop inviting the […]

Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that the budget proposal he’ll release this month will rely solely on spending cuts and not higher taxes to overcome what he says is a multi-billion dollar shortfall. “That’s the plan,” Ferguson told reporters at the state Capitol. “I don’t plan on balancing the budget with revenue.” “It’s a fluid […]