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Maura Healey is in the news as Massachusetts governor since 2023, after serving as AG from 2015. She’s now shaping state policies amid national debates.

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Florida Moves to End Vaccine Mandates

Florida's health department announced plans to eliminate all vaccine mandates for schoolchildren, led by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. The move, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, frames mandates as an infringement on personal rights, despite public health research showing vaccines' effectiveness. Critics warn of potential disease outbreaks.

GOP States Push Back on Vaccine Mandates

Federal health policies are facing resistance from Republican-led states, with efforts to roll back vaccine mandates in schools and healthcare. The debate is intensifying amid political clashes over vaccine guidance and federal appointments, highlighting divisions over public health authority and scientific integrity.

US SNAP Benefits Face Cuts Amid Shutdown

The USDA announced that due to the federal shutdown, SNAP benefits will be reduced to 65% of usual payments, with some recipients receiving no benefits. The benefit cards could be loaded as soon as Friday in Louisiana, but delays are expected in most states. The cuts follow legal challenges and court rulings on the use of emergency funds.