“There oughta be a law” is a common expression when people are frustrated with the behavior of others, the rules of society or the actions of their elected officials. Well, Alaskans will have an opportunity in the statewide primary election Aug. 18 to approve a new law, limiting the dollar size of donation checks to […]

This story was co-published by NC Health News and The Charlotte Ledger. In 2020, Charlotte businessman Michael Estramonte set out to build a nonprofit treatment center to create more space for kids in mental health crisis. The idea quickly won support from state and local lawmakers. Since 2023, the Katie Blessing Center has secured more than […]