Midwest
Kennedy applauds 'visionary' Indiana governor's MAHA executive orders
Indiana Governor Mike Braun, R-Ind., became the latest leader to enact health-related policies. On Tuesday, Braun signed a package of nine executive orders to “Make Indiana Healthy Again.”
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Braun at an event on Tuesday where all three spoke about the importance of healthy eating.
“This isn’t the usual top-down, one-size-fits-all public health agenda: We’re focused on root causes, giving Hoosiers the transparent information to make decisions affecting their health, making it easier to access fresh local food from Indiana’s incredible farms, and taking on the problems in government programs that are contributing to making our communities less healthy,” Braun said in a statement about the orders.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun speaks during a Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative event in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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In his orders, Braun made changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called for a study on the impact of artificial food dyes and outlined a comprehensive chronic disease plan focused on the diets of Indiana residents.
One of the major changes to SNAP would require able-bodied beneficiaries who are not currently working to seek employment. Additionally, candy and soft drinks will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits in Indiana. During Tuesday’s event, Braun said that more SNAP dollars were going to sweets than fruits and vegetables.
Indiana Gov, Mike Braun, left, listens to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz looks on during a Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative event in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Kennedy praised Braun’s “courageous and visionary leadership” in a statement and urged governors throughout the country to sign similar executive orders to make their own states healthier. Oz also commended the Indiana governor’s work, saying, “By prioritizing prevention, proper nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices, we can set our younger generations up for a lifetime of success.”
Governors across the country have implemented changes to SNAP in their states with the goal of making Americans healthier and tackling the obesity epidemic. (iStock)
Governors across the country have implemented changes to SNAP in their states with the goal of making Americans healthier and tackling the obesity epidemic.
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Late last month, Kennedy appeared with West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R, who he said would be put on a “really rigorous” exercise regimen and a carnivore diet. West Virginia is the country’s most obese state, followed by Mississippi and Arkansas, according to CDC data.
Morrisey celebrated the SNAP reforms, saying he was “putting ‘nutrition’ back into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.”
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The Paramore frontwoman appears to be mapping out tour dates behind her 2025 solo album, ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.’
Hayley Williams will soon have a date with Detroit.
The Paramore frontwoman’s website was updated Saturday with a list of cities underneath the header, “cu_soon.jpg.”
Detroit was one of 28 cities listed on the itinerary, along with Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Raleigh and Los Angeles, and a handful of South American cities.
Over the course of the last week, Williams, 37, has been slowly rolling out dates on her latest solo tour, which comes on the heels of her 2025 solo album “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.” An earlier round of touring behind the project did not include a Detroit date.
The singer’s last local visit came when Paramore played Little Caesars Arena in June 2023.
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Milwaukee, WI
Ascension Wisconsin held its one-day Medical Mission at Home event in Milwaukee, Racine, and Appleton
Ascension Wisconsin delivered free healthcare services across Milwaukee, Racine, and Appleton on Saturday at its Medical Mission at Home events.
The one-day event brought high-quality care to the communities, removing barriers for those who are uninsured, under-insured, or having issues accessing any care.
Ascension Wisconsin
The care teams provided free healthcare services, such as comprehensive physical exams with primary care physicians, specialty screenings, and respiratory and physical therapy. Patients also received free medications that were donated by the Dispensary of Hope and dispensed by Ascension Rx pharmacists.
The Milwaukee location also had free dental services.
Those in attendance also received bags of non-perishable food, shoes, and children were given teddy bears.
Ascension Wisconsin
“Our Medical Mission at Home is a powerful expression of our mission in action,” Chief Mission Integration Officer at Ascension Wisconsin, Andy Santos, said in a press release. “Access to care remains a significant challenge for many in our communities. By stepping beyond our walls, we meet people where they are, remove barriers, and create meaningful pathways to better health. The dignity and hope restored in these moments are what inspire our volunteers to serve.”
More than 600 people volunteered, including Ascension physicians, nurses, pharmacists, chaplains, associates and more.
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Minneapolis, MN
Sheriff: Driver of stolen vehicle flees traffic stop in St. Paul, hits State Patrol car in Minneapolis
The driver of a stolen car fled a traffic stop Friday night in St. Paul before crashing into a Minnesota State Patrol car in Minneapolis, according to the Ramsey County sheriff’s office.
A Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop the stolen Hyundai sedan at about 10:30 p.m. in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul. The driver fled and crossed the Ford Parkway Bridge into Minneapolis before the deputy lost sight of the vehicle and ended the pursuit, according to the sheriff’s office.
The suspect was then observed driving recklessly and ran a stop sign at West 46th Street and Aldrich Avenue South at 80 mph. The vehicle collided with a State Patrol squad car, causing significant injuries to the trooper and passengers in the stolen vehicle, the sheriff’s office said.
The 19-year-old suspect was quickly arrested after attempting to flee on foot. The driver has two prior arrests for fleeing police and is being held at the Ramsey County jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
Police say the same vehicle was involved in a pursuit Thursday night in the west metro, during which it reportedly swerved at emergency vehicles but did not hit them.
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