www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-03-12 13:59:11

SUMMARY: A state house committee has approved House Bill 137, the Gabe Torres Act, named after Raleigh police officer Gabriel Torres, who was killed in the 2022 Hedingham shooting while en route to work. The bill aims to clarify that officers are eligible for death benefits if they die in the line of duty while commuting. Previously, state lawmakers considered a similar bill in 2023, but it stalled in the Senate. Torres’s family faced a two-year legal struggle for benefits, highlighting the need for this legislation. The bill will next be reviewed by the House Appropriations Committee.

House Bill 137, or the “Gabe Torres Act,” would make it clear in state law that an officer on their way to or from work is eligible for death benefits if they die in the line of duty.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-03-12 12:56:45

SUMMARY: The NTSB is calling for immediate changes at Reagan National Airport following a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a helicopter in January, which killed 67 people. The incident has prompted a plan to modernize air traffic control systems, replacing outdated technology like floppy disks and headphone jacks with wireless and fiber optic radar systems. Investigators revealed thousands of near-misses near the airport, leading the FAA to ban most helicopters from the area and start using AI to identify safety risks at other airports. The FAA had failed to recognize these hazards earlier.

Everyone on board the plane and the helicopter were killed in the January crash.

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ncnewsline.com – Scott S. Greenberger – 2025-03-12 11:00:00

SUMMARY: Potential cuts to Medicaid threaten working-age adults in small towns and rural areas, where enrollment is higher than in urban areas. About 72 million Americans rely on Medicaid, which primarily serves low-income and disabled individuals, including a significant portion of people of color. Many Republicans are seeking budget cuts that could impact these populations, risking health care access in predominantly Republican districts. Proposed savings measures include reducing federal matching funds and introducing work requirements, which could lead to millions losing coverage. Rural hospitals, heavily reliant on Medicaid, face severe financial strain, exacerbating existing health disparities in these communities.

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