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dylan-scott

Dylan Scott

Staff Writer

Dylan Scott -- Staff Writer. Dylan graduated from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in 2010. While there, he won an Associated Press award for Best Investigative Reporting for a series of stories on the university’s structural deficit. He then worked at the Las Vegas Sun and Center for Education Reform before joining GOVERNING. He has reported on the Supreme Court’s consideration of the Affordable Care Act and various education reform movements in state and local government. When out of the office, Dylan spends his time watching classic films and reading fantasy fiction. Email dscott@governing.com | Twitter @DylanLScott  

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Romney Restates Pledge to Return FEMA to States
As Hurricane Sandy approaches, Romney's pledge in the GOP primary to return FEMA's responsibilities to the states has been revisited.
October 29, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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Without Medicaid Expansion, Hospital Uncompensated Care Would Grow
If states decide not to expand Medicaid in 2014, the uncompensated care provided by hospitals could ballon by more than $53 billion by 2019, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH).
October 25, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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25 States Don't Know What Kind of Health Exchange They'll Have
With less than a month before applications to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are due, half of the states still don’t know what kind of health insurance exchange model they’re going to have.
October 25, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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Medicaid Spending and Enrollment Slow as Economy Recovers
Medicaid enrollment and spending slowed dramatically in FY 2012 as the nation’s economy began to improve, according to a new 50-state survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation, and those trends are expected to continue in FY 2013.
October 25, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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As Retiree Health Benefits Decline, Exchanges Seen as Saviors
Companies view the new state health exchanges as a viable alternative to employer-based support, according to a new report.
October 25, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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How Does Opening a Casino Impact Public Health?
As Kansas lawmakers consider making it easier to open a casino, public health advocates are assessing the residual health effects.
October 23, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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Food-Safety Inspectors Struggle to Keep Up
Whether food is locally or nationally distributed, public health officials face a growing challenge to ensure the safety of what you eat.
October 22, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
Why Isn't Education a Bigger Political Issue in 2012?
The candidates agree education is essential to American prosperity. So why aren't they talking more about it?
October 17, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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Local Health Departments Tested by Meningitis Outbreak
As local health departments scramble to respond to the fungal meningitis outbreak that has spread to 15 states, infecting more than 200 and killing 15, it serves as a sobering reminder that the nation’s ability to confront such a crisis has been significantly reduced in recent years.
October 16, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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Races (Besides the White House) You Should Watch
The folks at Ballotpedia have highlighted 15 federal, state and local races that they say could dictate the future of the country. For full election coverage, go to Governing's null
October 16, 2012
 · Dylan Scott
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