The federal government’s annual projections of health spending for the next decade suggest that it will go up faster than in recent years. One of the main reasons is the aging of the huge baby boom generation. And drug prices are expected to continue to rise rapidly, although drugs are still a relatively small portion […]
With a massive budget shortfall looming, penny-pinchers at the State Board of Education opted to incorporate changes to the high school science curriculum via lower-cost electronic supplements to existing textbooks instead of spending up to $500 million to have new ones printed. Initially, the move had watchdog groups barking that such supplements, which they insist are not subject to […]
For years proponents of legalized industrial hemp have praised the plant for its reportedly numerous benefits—including the ability to bolster the state’s economy. With both state and federal law opening the doors for growers and manufacturers, some New Mexicans are well on their way to start growing the non-psychoactive relative of cannabis. But, some of […]
Landlord groups looking to avoid a likely rent-law reforms trouncing are trying a new tactic in Albany: joining progressives in calling for stepped-up aid to tenants. Building owners are seizing on a bill from Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi (D-Queens) and Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) that would create a new rent supplement for people eligible for public […]
After a battle appeared to be brewing between the board’s left and right factions on contested language on evolution in one publisher’s biology lessons, members found a compromise: Let the education commissioner decide. Earlier this morning, the Texas Freedom Network circulated a letter signed by five members of the biology curriculum panel — educators from […]
Debbie Pace says she cries when she goes to the Smith’s grocery store because she “can’t afford anything.” Pace, 59, of Albuquerque, says she receives just over $730 a month in Supplemental Security Income from the federal program for the disabled and others with little income. She also receives $33 in monthly food stamps. The […]
By Melanie Newman It was May 2011, just a few hours after the birth of Sezai and Hilal Ozan Zeybek’s first child, their daughter Azade, in Turkey. They were getting unwanted text messages from Bebelac, a baby milk brand owned by Danone. ‘For a couple of weeks, they sent us useful messages with no […]
Research shows certain over-the-counter drugs may be as effective or better than current treatments for people with bipolar disorder who have who have high rates of alcoholism.Research shows certain over-the-counter drugs may be as effective or better than current treatments for people with bipolar disorder who have who have high rates of alcoholism. (KERA). Quality journalism […]