Jackie Fortier

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Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Johnson & Johnson Begins In Oklahoma

The first major trial against an opioid manufacturer began Tuesday in Oklahoma. The state is suing Johnson & Johnson for money to help treat addiction, arguing the epidemic became a public nuisance.

White House Plan To Stop HIV Faces A Tough Road In Oklahoma

Trump’s plan includes a focus on fighting HIV in the rural Midwest and South. But there are doubts in Oklahoma, where the state’s uninsured rate and stigmatization of HIV are high.

Will Congress Bring Sky-High Air Ambulance Bills Down To Earth?

Medevac helicopter companies are on the congressional radar, as a funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration nears passage. Consumer protections against deceptive practices could become law.