A new report by Mental Health America ranks US states on mental well-being and care, revealing alarming disparities. New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey lead, while Nevada ranks last, emphasizing the urgent need for improved mental health services across the nation.
A coalition of 23 states and Washington, DC, has filed a lawsuit against the HHS, claiming the sudden rollback of $12 billion in public health funding is unlawful and detrimental to health services and jobs.
In a controversial move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has canceled approximately $12 billion in federal grants aimed at combating infectious diseases and supporting mental health services. Lawmakers are outraged as funding cuts threaten public health initiatives across several states.
In the wake of a tragic shooting in Las Cruces that left three dead and 15 injured, New Mexico lawmakers are urgently addressing the state's violent crime crisis. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham faces calls to reconvene the legislature to tackle public safety reforms.
