The legislation is intended to curb the false reporting of emergencies to send law enforcement to someone’s home. Senators Rick Scott of Florida, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, and…
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5th Circuit Court Upholds Texas ER Abortion Ban
Rejects the federal attempt to override state law. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled this week that federal guidance cannot override the Texas state law banning…
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OSHA Proposal Expands Protections for Emergency Responders
The guidance updates decades-old standards for firefighters, EMTs, and search and rescue workers. The Department of Labor’s Occupational and Safety Health Administration will publish a proposal this month…
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HHS and GSA Update Defibrillator Stations to Include Opioid Overdose Treatments
The departments updated guidelines to expand on-site safety stations for federal buildings. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) updated…
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Healthcare Workers Union Coalition Strike Begins
Union negotiators say compensation proposals do not reflect the cost of living. A strike of more than 75,000 healthcare workers with the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions began…
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FDA Approves Nasal Spray for Emergency Overdose Treatment
Opvee nasal spray addresses respiratory depression, sedation, and low blood pressure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval for Opvee—the first nasal spray containing…
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FDA Grants Full Approval for COVID-19 Pill Paxlovid
Pfizer is authorized to sell the drug in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid full authorization for use in the…
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Interior to Review Alaskan Land Swap Proposal
The agency is considering a trade of protected land for noncommercial road access. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced that officials will be assessing the environmental…
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FCC Announces Funding for Emergency Connectivity
Program for schools and libraries has provided steady digital connections to close the homework gap. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced its $21 million commitment to fund…
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VA Offers Emergency Health Care for Suicidal Veterans
Secretary announces that care will be provided to all veterans at any location at zero cost to them. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that…
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