Those in the disability community I've spoken with say it's one more attempt by the feds to back away from decades-long commitments to civil rights for disabled people: stateline.org/2026/08/06/a...
@acvollers.bsky.socialAnna Claire Vollers
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Staff writer for @stateline.org & @statesnewsroom.com, covering health care, democracy, education. Based in Alabama. Into reading, running, loud music and caffeine. [email protected]
@acvollers.bsky.social@acvollers.bsky.socialOne AG's office talked about the lawsuit as a vehicle for dismantling gender dysphoria protections, but those haven't been at issue in the case since a few months after Trump took office.
@acvollers.bsky.socialWhen I reached out to the state AGs still in this #disability lawsuit, there was a disconnect. Their spokespeople talked about it as though it were about keeping historical Section 504 protections in place, but the lawsuit had tried to have 504 declared unconstitutional stateline.org/2026/10/02/a...
@acvollers.bsky.socialI'm looking for folks who are navigating divorce, and dealing with state legal requirements that they feel are making the process much more difficult or convoluted. If you'd be willing to talk with me for a story, I'm at [email protected] or DMs are open. Thanks!
@stateline.orgReposted by @acvollers.bsky.socialA summer of food recalls has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness and focused attention on the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding and staff at several public health agencies, @acvollers.bsky.social reports.
@kansasreflector.comReposted by @acvollers.bsky.socialAs states tighten oversight, private equity’s healthcare deals decline | via @acvollers.bsky.social #ksleg
@acvollers.bsky.socialJoin me, my @statesnewsroom.com colleagues and @kff.org experts for a virtual discussion about #Medicaid spending cuts, work requirements and what's next for states, providers and families. It's Thursday at noon ET and it's free: kff-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
kff-org.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Medicaid and the Road Ahead: Spending Cuts, Work Requirements and What's Next for States, Providers and Families. After registering, you will receive a conf...This event is scheduled from Noon to 1 PM Eastern. There will be time for audience questions.