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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.