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- 1Missouri's missing mental health screenings linked to maternal deaths●Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
Missouri does not require health care providers to screen pregnant and postpartum patients for mental health conditions, and reporting from The Beacon highlights that new mothers in the state continue to die, with mental health cited as a leading factor in maternal deaths. The report raises questions about whether a mandatory screening requirement could save lives, and advocates are pushing for policy change.
- 2Study finds utility-scale solar lowers grid costs▼Our study didn’t ignore grid costs. We measured them — and utility-scale solar lowers them.
Researchers have pushed back against claims that their work overlooked grid expenses, saying the analysis directly measured them and found that large-scale solar power reduces overall system costs. The findings, published via Commonwealth Beacon, argue utility-scale solar delivers savings for electricity customers rather than added burdens, in a contribution to ongoing debates over renewable energy economics.
- 3St. Nicholas Shrine Honors Zelenskyy at Beacon of Hope Dinner▼St. Nicholas Church & National Shrine Honors Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Beacon of Hope Dinner
St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine in New York honored Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at its Beacon of Hope Dinner. The Greek Orthodox shrine, built at the World Trade Center site, presented the award recognizing Zelenskyy's wartime leadership, drawing attention from faith and Ukrainian community circles worldwide.
- 4Gas Tax Suspension Called Election Year Stunt▼Suspending the gas tax would be a shortsighted election year stunt
Commentary from CommonWealth Beacon argues that suspending the state gas tax would be a shortsighted election year move rather than sound policy. The piece frames the proposal as a politically motivated gesture that would undercut transportation funding without delivering meaningful relief to drivers. It urges lawmakers to resist the temptation of quick fixes during campaign season and protect revenue dedicated to roads and transit.