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mattie-quinn

Mattie Quinn

Staff Writer

Mattie covers all things health for Governing. A native of Arkansas, she graduated with her M.S. from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism with a focus on public health reporting. Her work has been published in National Geographic, New York Magazine and The Atlantic.

Anti-vaccine protesters hold signs in front of a government building.
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Vaccine Bills Make a Comeback Amid Measles Outbreak
As once-eradicated diseases return, more and more states are debating legislation that would make it harder, or easier, for parents to not vaccinate their kids.
March 13, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
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For a Glimpse Into Trump's New Era of Title X, Look at Texas
Years before the Trump administration's family planning changes, the state of Texas cut funding from reproductive health clinics. Low-income women felt the impact the most.
March 04, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
Pain in Preemies
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Opioid Epidemic and Syphilis Outbreaks Complicate Trump's HIV Plan
Unless the government gets both issues under control, public health experts say President Trump will never realize his goal of eradicating HIV.
February 27, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
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With Title X Funding at Stake, States Join the Legal Battle
Several states have vowed to sue the Trump administration over its new rules that will withhold federal funding from health clinics that provide abortion services or referrals.
February 26, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
Two people push grocery carts along the sidewalk of a neighborhood.
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Poorest Expected to Lose Food Stamps First Under New Rules
The public comment period for the Trump administration's proposal ends Tuesday. Researchers say "hunger will likely increase" if it takes effect.
February 25, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
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Does Raising the Minimum Wage Save Money on Social Services?
Yes, experts say, but an extra dollar or two an hour won't free low-income people from poverty altogether.
February 20, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
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The Federal Government Is Overhauling Foster Care. States Aren't Ready.
Everyone agrees that America’s foster care system needs reform. But some worry the new law may do more harm than good.
February 20, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
Medicaid Utah
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Pass. Repeal. Repeat: The GOP Cycle of Defying Voters on Medicaid Expansion
In almost every state where ballot measures to expand Medicaid have passed, Republicans have tried to change the voter-approved laws.
February 14, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
Late Term Abortion
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States Push the Limits of Abortion Rights and Restrictions
While conservative lawmakers push "heartbeat" bills that could challenge Roe v. Wade in court, liberals are pushing legislation that allows late-term abortions during pregnancies with severe health complications.
January 30, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
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Planning for Detention: How 2 States Help Immigrant Children Stay Out of Foster Care
The parents of at least a quarter of a million kids are at risk of deportation. In case that happens, lawmakers are adding protections -- with bipartisan support -- for the children left behind.
January 28, 2019
 · Mattie Quinn
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