Lawmakers have wrestled with the question in the last two sessions of the Legislature, but the decision could be made on statewide ballots.
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Conservatives push back on sick-leave laws
In the last three years, a dozen states have banned localities from passing paid leave requirements.
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Desperate & duped? GoFundMe means big bucks for dubious care
GoFundMe says campaigns for medical care are increasing and are among the most numerous on its site.
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Spike reported in cases of baffling paralysis in children in 22 states
There is no specific treatment for the disorder, and the long-term effects aren’t known.
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On any given day, 1 in 3 U.S. adults eats fast food
That’s according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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EPA wants to allow higher radiation exposure, and says it can even be healthy
Proponents of the changes say current restrictions force unnecessary spending for handling exposure in accidents, at nuclear plants, in medical centers and at other sites.
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Aetna sale clears the way for CVS Health takeover
The health insurer is selling its Medicare prescription drug business.
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Appendicitis study finds antibiotics a viable alternative
Patients who are not at risk of their appendix bursting are good candidates for antibiotics and results find the treatment has a 64 percent success rate.
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Report says alcohol killed over 3 million people in 2016
And trends predict an increase in consumption over the next 10 years.
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Ground beef is recalled after one person dies, 17 are sickened
Cargill Meat Solutions in Colorado is recalling more than 132,000 pounds of meat linked to E. coli.