Connecticut Democrats in May passed legislation to protect Connecticut’s current health standards amid increasing uncertainty in future decisions made by federal leaders. These concerns are grounded in recent recommendations and actions taken by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since the confirmation of federal Health and Human Services Commissioner Robert F. Kennedy. They also…| Capitol Dispatch
Certain health insurance policies will be required to cover biomarker testing to diagnose and treat diseases like cancer under a bill passed unanimously Wednesday by the Connecticut Senate. The Senate’s action follows a similar unanimous vote by the House earlier this month and sends the legislation to the desk of Gov. Ned Lamont. Wednesday’s debate was led by Sen. Jan…| Capitol Dispatch
While Connecticut is known for its accepting nature, other states seem to be considering less welcoming policies including a new bill introduced by Ohio Republicans in the Columbus statehouse. Ohio's House Bill 262, cosponsored by more than two dozen Republican lawmakers, would declare the 35 to 42-day period between Mother's Day and Father's Day as "Natural Family Month." On top…| Capitol Dispatch