Author: Kim Jarrett, The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner

Alabama ranks 39th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, dropping from 37th in the organization’s spring report. Leapfrog, a nonprofit watchdog, impanels a nationwide group of safety experts twice a year and measures hospitals on safety measures ranging from falls to infections. The ratings…

Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee is asking for a budget amendment that would allocate $29.5 million from American Rescue Plan Act money for affordable housing and housing stability, but it’s not enough to fix the state’s problems, according to some who testified before the House Finance Committee. The state has not spent any of the…

The National Football League is entering its seventh week of play, and it’s still uncertain if Maryland residents will be able to bet in person on games before the 18-week season ends in January. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission qualified two new casinos for sports wagering licenses – Hollywood Casino in Perryville and Ocean…