Massachusetts remains the sole state in New England and one of only six nationwide outside three nationwide interstate licensing compacts, forcing licensed mental health professionals to terminate care when clients cross state borders, according to local officials and advocates. Rebekah Gewirtz, executive director of the National Association for Social Work in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, … Read more
Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester is entering his third season with the Hawkeyes, focusing on refining the Shanahan-style offensive system to suit the team’s evolving personnel. According to Lester, the program has reached a point of increased flexibility, allowing the offense to move beyond basic survival tactics and toward a more aggressive, quarterback-driven approach in … Read more
The Indiana Fever face the New York Liberty on July 18 at 8 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on CBS. The matchup highlights the continued offensive surge of Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, who is currently averaging a career-high 22.6 points per game through her first 24 appearances of the season. Kelsey Mitchell’s Offensive Impact … Read more
The Tasmanian government has proposed purchasing the 145-year-old Boag’s Brewery site in Launceston, with in-principle support from Kirin, the Japanese parent company of Lion Australia, which owns the brewery. Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed the discussions in a press release after meeting Kirin representatives in Japan, though the government has not yet detailed how it would … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disclose the full scope and location of three planned or expanded immigration detention facilities within the state. According to a letter sent Sunday to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the governor stated she was not consulted on the projects, which include … Read more
Cyclospora Outbreak Status: New Hampshire and National Trends New Hampshire has confirmed two cases of cyclosporiasis in 2026, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). While 31 states have reported infections and 86 individuals have required hospitalization nationwide, health officials state that New Hampshire has not experienced an increase in cases … Read more
Caretaker Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is calling on the estimated 300,000 Malaysians working in Singapore to participate in the upcoming state polls, framing their vote as a critical factor in securing the state’s economic trajectory. Onn Hafiz emphasizes that maintaining the current administration is essential to advancing the Maju Johor 2030 vision, which … Read more
Randy Sikkema, a resident of Pella, Iowa, has documented every golf course in the state in a new 800-page directory. Sikkema’s guide features pictures and details for all 390 Iowa courses, a project he completed after playing in all 99 of the state’s counties. The book serves as a resource for golfers and state travelers … Read more
New York’s recently enacted pension overhaul for Tier 6 employees is expected to add roughly $2.8 billion in long-term liabilities to the state’s retirement systems, according to the state comptroller’s office. While the law aims to improve recruitment and retention for public-sector roles, municipal leaders warn the move could force local governments to reduce staffing, … Read more
Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) plans to contest the upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections as an independent entity, rejecting traditional coalition structures. Co-leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli stated on June 14 that the three-week-old party intends to remain self-sustainable and unaffiliated to avoid the constraints of established political alliances, which he argues have left … Read more