Carter Barrett, Side Effects Public Media

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A Catch-22 Trips Up Some in Legal Guardianship Who Try to Regain Independence

If a judge decides someone cannot make their own decisions, the person can be placed under a court-appointed guardianship, also known as a conservatorship. Some states are beginning to allow less-restrictive alternatives.

To Stem COVID, This Small Indiana City Decided To Test All Public-Facing Employees

An affluent suburb looked to Iceland’s and South Korea’s widespread testing in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The method is pricey, but leaders are convinced it is worthwhile.