Fourth Circuit rules state plans must cover gender-affirming surgery
The 4th Circuit, in a landmark decision from Richmond, held North Carolina and West Virginia must fund gender-affirming surgeries under state Medicaid. The ruling, written by Judge Roger L. Gregory, found policy restrictions discriminatory based on sex and gender, aligning coverage with ACA anti-discrimination provisions.
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Richmond
North Carolina
West Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals For
4Th Circuit
Roger L. Gregory
Clinton
Gregory
Supreme Court
Idaho
Fourth Circuit
Jay Richardson
Trump
Richardson
Caleb David
David
Lambda Legal
Tara Borelli
United Methodists seek changes at General Conference
Delegates in Charlotte prepare for a pivotal week as they consider lifting bans on LGBTQ clergy and same sex marriage. A regional conference shift and possible disaffiliations could reshape the church amid declines in U.S. membership and debates over social principles.
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United Methodists
Charlotte
N.C
United Methodist
General Conference of the
United Methodist Church
U.S
Africa
General Conference
Karen Oliveto
Mountain Sky Episcopal
International Church
Russia
Jerry Kulah
Africa Initiative
United States
Tracy Cox
First United Methodist Church
Pittsburgh
Cox
United Methodist General Conference
Tracy Merrick
Western
Pennsylvania
Anais Hussian
Reserve
Joshua Popson
Love Your Neighbor Coalition
Regional partners align to grow Lorain County workforce
Local colleges and partners discuss expanding industry tied training to boost 14 county Northeastern Ohio job readiness. Lorain County ESC coordinates business advisor council linking K 12 higher ed and industry with tech driven classrooms. Programs include AI and career services across ages 14 24 plus special groups.
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North Ridgeville
Roxann Caserio
Lorain County
Educational Service Center
Franco Gallo
ESC
Google
Gallo
Lorain County Joint Vocational School
Glenn Faircloth
Teamneo
Lorain County Workforce Development
JobsOhio
Mike Longo
Greenspan
Dgreenspan
Braincounty.us
Juror testimony outlines conflicts in Ficklin Wright case
Lantz describes narrative changes and notes Wright’s intoxication and memory gaps. Bleach smelling rag and mop found suggest cleanup after Ficklin’s death. Prosecutors portray Wright as jealous and violent. defense argues self defense amid domestic violence history. Text messages show rage and control. case resumes with prosecutors to rest.
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Lantz
Wright
Ficklin
Lorain County
Elyria
Kenneth Lieux
Elyria Police
Bob Rieger
Erie County Sheriff's
Detec
Tives
Rieger
Daniellela Leigh
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Chroniclet.com
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Sey Pot
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Mjanowskie
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