Water use resumes in parts of West Virginia after chemical spill
Gov Earl Ray Tomblin announced lifting the do not use order in several areas including Charleston after the 7 500 gallon MCHM leak into the Elk River. Officials warned to flush systems before use while the state works to restore the supply and protect hospitals as emergency visits rise.
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Health care enrollment shows low youth participation
The first wave of Obamacare private plan enrollments captured 2.2 million sign ups from Oct 1 to Dec 28, with 24 percent aged 18 to 34, below the pre launch target of about 38 percent. Officials note improved younger enrollment as the open period continues and outreach expands.
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Union leader slams policy on on-the-spot police reports at mental health institute
AFSCME chief Danny Homan condemned a Department of Human Services rule at the Independence Mental Health Institute that bars staff from filing police reports during shifts after injuries from patient assaults. He urged immediate reporting and voiced concerns about in-house handling, noting 70 injuries last year with about half being assaults.
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