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Byline: GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press

23 Oct

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

published on October 23, 2025 - 2:11 PM

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if

12 Sep

States are taking steps to ease access to COVD-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation

published on September 12, 2025 - 12:46 PM

The governors of Arizona and Maine on Friday joined the growing list of Democratic officials who have signed orders intended

12 Jun

Trump’s deployment of troops to LA protest divides US governors

published on June 12, 2025 - 2:39 PM

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling President Donald Trump’s military intervention at protests over federal immigration policy in Los

23 Jan

Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

published on January 23, 2025 - 2:24 PM

Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4

09 Jul

The threat of litigation looms as Purdue Pharma returns to settlement talks

published on July 9, 2024 - 2:35 PM

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is trying to chart the course for a new mass settlement of thousands of lawsuits over

01 Feb

OxyContin marketer, opioid maker announce settlements totaling $500 million

published on February 1, 2024 - 2:41 PM

An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers and a drugmaker announced separate agreements

30 May

Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits

published on May 30, 2023 - 3:49 PM

A federal appeals court cleared the way for the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of legal claims tied to

14 Apr

Latest abortion pill ruling could hit some safe havens hard

published on April 14, 2023 - 1:56 PM

For California, New York and some other states trying to position themselves as safe havens for those seeking abortions, a

29 Mar

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here’s what it means

published on March 29, 2023 - 1:36 PM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling the leading version of naloxone without a prescription, setting the

08 Mar

What’s next for marijuana legalization after Oklahoma vote?

published on March 8, 2023 - 12:45 PM

In just over a decade since voters approved state constitutional amendments to make recreational marijuana legal in Colorado and Washington,