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At California’s Folsom Lake, a stark image of state’s drought disaster

Thursday, June 10 by ABC News

(FOLSOM LAKE, Calif.) -- Folsom Lake, one of California's largest reservoirs, is crucial to providing water to the state's 40 million-plus residents. But this year, relentless heat and dry conditions have evaporated the already below-average snowpack on the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains that supply the... Read More.

New Hampshire wants to send excess vaccines to Canada with nearly half state’s population fully inoculated

Friday, June 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly half of New Hampshire's population has been fully vaccinated and rather than focusing on incentives, the state wants to send excess COVID-19 vaccines to Canada. New Hampshire is "leading the nation in many ways" in vaccine distribution and doesn't need to... Read More.

Millions set to lose jobless benefits as 25 states end federal programs early

Thursday, June 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When Rebecca Urie lost her job as a laboratory technician in West Virginia last March, the weekly extra federal unemployment benefits became a lifeline. “There's no way that we could have survived without the federal supplement,” she told ABC News. Urie said the benefits... Read More.

70% of adults in 12 states have received at least 1 COVID vaccine dose: CDC

Wednesday, June 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A dozen states passed a major vaccine milestone Wednesday as more than 70% of their adult populations have received at least one coronavirus vaccine dose, according to health data. The situation, however, contrasts with a handful of states, most of which are in... Read More.

Voting rights legislation sits in Congress while states move ahead with reforms

Wednesday, June 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats repeated calls for Congress to pass sweeping voting rights legislation after efforts to pass election reform in Texas led to a walkout by House Democrats over the holiday weekend. The calls for federal legislation come as restrictive voting bills work their way... Read More.

US sees signs of ‘new normal’ as states lift COVID restrictions

Tuesday, June 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With states across the country rolling back COVID-19 restrictions and vaccinated Americans returning to pre-pandemic activities, life in the United States is looking a lot more normal this summer. Among the states that have eased rules, New York lifted its midnight curfew... Read More.

Distribution of Eli Lilly COVID-19 therapy paused in 8 states over variant concerns

Friday, May 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Federal health authorities have paused distribution of Eli Lilly's monoclonal antibody cocktail in eight states over COVID-19 variant efficacy concerns. The COVID-19 treatment will halt distribution in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington "until further notice" due to variants'... Read More.

States lead charge on policing reform while Washington stalls: ‘You have to move now’

Thursday, May 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A year after George Floyd's murder sparked a national racial reckoning over police brutality, lawmakers in Washington have yet to pass any new policing reforms that might make a difference. But where Washington has failed to act, states and cities have taken... Read More.

Republican governors become leading figures in states’ push for social media reform

Wednesday, May 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — As 2024 presidential optics continue to loom over the current political landscape, at least two high-profile Republican governors and potential presidential hopefuls are at the forefront of an unfolding culture war aimed at social media companies. The governors of two Republican strongholds, Florida... Read More.

World meets 10-year target to increase area of protected land on Earth, new report states

Wednesday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The international community has met its 10-year global target to increase the area of protected land on Earth, according to a new report. "Great progress" has been made since 2010, with more than 42% of the current coverage added in the last... Read More.

Surprise! CDC reversal on masks leaves states, businesses scrambling

Friday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- If you’re going to Starbucks or Target, bring your mask. But if you swing by Trader Joe’s, you can leave it in the car, assuming you are fully vaccinated of course. That said, if you’re taking public transportation to get there, you’ll... Read More.

Which states are still requiring masks after the CDC’s updated guidance?

Friday, May 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least five states and a string of local leaders are holding off on changing their mask mandates following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new guidance that allows fully vaccinated Americans to go without masks indoors or outdoors. At least... Read More.

Stories tagged with: states

At California’s Folsom Lake, a stark image of state’s drought disaster

New Hampshire wants to send excess vaccines to Canada with nearly half state’s population fully inoculated

Millions set to lose jobless benefits as 25 states end federal programs early

70% of adults in 12 states have received at least 1 COVID vaccine dose: CDC

Voting rights legislation sits in Congress while states move ahead with reforms

US sees signs of ‘new normal’ as states lift COVID restrictions

Distribution of Eli Lilly COVID-19 therapy paused in 8 states over variant concerns

States lead charge on policing reform while Washington stalls: ‘You have to move now’

World meets 10-year target to increase area of protected land on Earth, new report states

Surprise! CDC reversal on masks leaves states, businesses scrambling

Which states are still requiring masks after the CDC’s updated guidance?

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