Discussions
from the community boardsDerek Foss Colgate's shift away from everyday soaps and deodorants toward higher margin oral care looks overdue given the North American slowdown. 
Tom Gallagher At least the cats ended up with groups that can foster them instead of being left to fend for themselves on the street. Trump Administration to Send $500 ACA Refunds to Nearly 1 Million Enrollees — 2dPresident Donald Trump plans to issue $500 rebates to up to 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states before the November midterms, funded by roughly $500 million in excess ACA fees that insurers returned to the government. The move, pitched as consumer relief and a showcase of his health-care agenda, dovetails with his midterm strategy and will be highlighted in his convention remarks, with specific state concentrations noted as Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
Rachel Meyers Playgrounds really do strengthen communities, so laying out a solid purpose upfront should help more towns get upgrades approved. Tom Gallagher Berry's writing on place and simplicity gave me a grounded way to think about faith that avoided abstract theology. Rachel Meyers Neighbors warned for months about the overcrowding but nothing changed until 15 dogs had to be euthanized. Behavioral Health Efforts Include New California Hub and Ohio Oversight ShiftHealth — 3dAcross North Dakota, California, and Ohio, there is a growing emphasis on integrated, whole-person behavioral health care—from the ND conference fostering professional collaboration and ongoing education, to UC San Diego Health’s multi-faceted behavioral health hub focused on inpatient, outpatient, research, and training, to Compassion Behavioral Health promoting integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and to Ohio policy efforts tightening oversight of recovery housing. Together these developments reflect a national push toward coordinated care, stronger resources, and policy refinement to improve access and outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs.
Marcus Bell Bailey heading to Texas for exposure could help him stand out but risks looking disconnected from Illinois voters back home. 
Dana Whitfield It's helpful that overtime and tips are tax-free now, but cutting aid programs will hurt too many working families who rely on them. 
