Shalina Chatlani
@chatlanis.bsky.social
Health care reporter for Stateline. Investigations, bikes, and dumplings. Schatlani (at) stateline dot org. Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@shalinathewriter and instagram -- @shalina.chatlani
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Via Shalina Chatlani and Stateline: States are passing laws to prevent artificially intelligent chatbots, such as ChatGPT, from being able to offer mental health advice to young users, following a trend of people harming themselves after seeking therapy from AI programs. https://ow.ly/uQXo50XXleg
January 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Via Shalina Chatlani and Stateline: States are passing laws to prevent artificially intelligent chatbots, such as ChatGPT, from being able to offer mental health advice to young users, following a trend of people harming themselves after seeking therapy from AI programs. https://ow.ly/uQXo50XXleg
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From Shalina Chatlani: States are passing laws to prevent AI chatbots from being able to offer mental health advice to young users, following a trend of people harming themselves after seeking help.
https://stateline.org/2026/01/15/ai-therapy-chatbots-draw-new-oversight-as-suicides-raise-alarm/
https://stateline.org/2026/01/15/ai-therapy-chatbots-draw-new-oversight-as-suicides-raise-alarm/
AI therapy chatbots draw new oversight as suicides raise alarm • Stateline
States are passing laws to prevent artificially intelligent chatbots, such as ChatGPT, from being able to offer mental health advice to young users, following a trend of people harming themselves after seeking therapy from the AI programs.
stateline.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM
From Shalina Chatlani: States are passing laws to prevent AI chatbots from being able to offer mental health advice to young users, following a trend of people harming themselves after seeking help.
https://stateline.org/2026/01/15/ai-therapy-chatbots-draw-new-oversight-as-suicides-raise-alarm/
https://stateline.org/2026/01/15/ai-therapy-chatbots-draw-new-oversight-as-suicides-raise-alarm/
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Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers. Via @stateline.org and @chatlanis.bsky.social
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers • Wisconsin Examiner
A growing number of lawmakers and local officials across the political spectrum want to curb the use of surveillance technologies.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers. Via @stateline.org and @chatlanis.bsky.social
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Many left-leaning states and cities are trying to protect their residents’ personal information amid the immigration crackdown. But a growing number of conservative lawmakers also want to curb the use of surveillance technologies ncnewsline.com/2026/01/09/r... By @chatlanis.bsky.social
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers • NC Newsline
A growing number of conservative lawmakers around the country are trying to protect personal privacy and curb the use of surveillance technology.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Many left-leaning states and cities are trying to protect their residents’ personal information amid the immigration crackdown. But a growing number of conservative lawmakers also want to curb the use of surveillance technologies ncnewsline.com/2026/01/09/r... By @chatlanis.bsky.social
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Via Shalina Chatlani and Stateline: Many left-leaning states and cities and a growing number of conservative lawmakers want to curb the use of surveillance technologies, such as automated license plate readers, that can be used to identify and track people. https://ow.ly/41K950XTpvj
January 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Via Shalina Chatlani and Stateline: Many left-leaning states and cities and a growing number of conservative lawmakers want to curb the use of surveillance technologies, such as automated license plate readers, that can be used to identify and track people. https://ow.ly/41K950XTpvj
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Via Shalina Chatlani and Stateline: Traffic-related deaths rose 23% in the United States between 2013 and 2022, at a time when they were declining in most other parts of the world. State governments have noticed, and are pushing stricter enforcement laws. https://ow.ly/eq1f50XKmCz
December 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Via Shalina Chatlani and Stateline: Traffic-related deaths rose 23% in the United States between 2013 and 2022, at a time when they were declining in most other parts of the world. State governments have noticed, and are pushing stricter enforcement laws. https://ow.ly/eq1f50XKmCz
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Call for sources: I'm looking to interview folks who've sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. The center can be located anywhere. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or send me a DM.
December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Call for sources: I'm looking to interview folks who've sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. The center can be located anywhere. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or send me a DM.
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CALLOUT: I'm looking to interview people who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. The center can be located anywhere. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or send me a DM.
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
CALLOUT: I'm looking to interview people who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. The center can be located anywhere. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or send me a DM.
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CALLOUT: I am looking to interview individuals who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. The center can be located anywhere. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or send me a DM.
December 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
CALLOUT: I am looking to interview individuals who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, whether intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. The center can be located anywhere. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or send me a DM.
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👋 Call for sources: My name is Julia Métraux, and I am @motherjones.com disability reporter. I am working on a series (to be published before May 1) profiling three American aging adults (50+) about how you're aging independently while taking care of your health. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Aging with complex chronic illnesses and disabilities at home
Hi! My name is Julia Métraux, and I am Mother Jones' disability reporter. I am working on a series (to be published before May 1) profiling three American aging adults (50+) about how you're aging ind...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
👋 Call for sources: My name is Julia Métraux, and I am @motherjones.com disability reporter. I am working on a series (to be published before May 1) profiling three American aging adults (50+) about how you're aging independently while taking care of your health. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UHUXke/... I am looking to interview people who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or DM #pregnant #news #trending #healthcare
December 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UHUXke/... I am looking to interview people who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or DM #pregnant #news #trending #healthcare
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UHUXke/... I am looking to interview people who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or DM #pregnant #news #trending #healthcare
December 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UHUXke/... I am looking to interview people who have sought health care at crisis pregnancy centers, intentionally or unintentionally, and want to talk about their experience. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email or DM #pregnant #news #trending #healthcare
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States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss | via @chatlanis.bsky.social #ksleg
States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss • Kansas Reflector
Some states are rethinking their coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as budgets tighten and Medicaid programs brace for the cuts included in President Donald Trump’s broad tax and spending law.
kansasreflector.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss | via @chatlanis.bsky.social #ksleg
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From Shalina Chatlani: As more private equity firms buy health care physician practices, states are pushing back on acquisitions that some critics say could potentially gut health care infrastructure. https://stateline.org/2025/11/21/new-state-laws-tackle-private-equitys-growing-role-in-health-care/
New state laws tackle private equity’s growing role in health care • Stateline
As more private equity firms buy health care physician practices and facilities, states are pushing back on acquisitions that some critics say could potentially gut health care infrastructure.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
From Shalina Chatlani: As more private equity firms buy health care physician practices, states are pushing back on acquisitions that some critics say could potentially gut health care infrastructure. https://stateline.org/2025/11/21/new-state-laws-tackle-private-equitys-growing-role-in-health-care/
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The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s recent progress on reducing overdose deaths, some public health officials and providers say. From @chatlanis.bsky.social via @stateline.org
Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say • New Hampshire Bulletin
The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s recent progress on reducing overdose deaths, some…
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s recent progress on reducing overdose deaths, some public health officials and providers say. From @chatlanis.bsky.social via @stateline.org
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From @chatlanis.bsky.social: The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s recent progress on reducing overdose deaths, some public health officials and providers say.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
From @chatlanis.bsky.social: The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s recent progress on reducing overdose deaths, some public health officials and providers say.
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States prepare for rapid price changes as Congress mulls Obamacare subsidies | via @chatlanis.bsky.social #ksleg
States prepare for rapid price changes as Congress mulls Obamacare subsidies • Kansas Reflector
States are preparing for the possibility of a rapid shift in the cost of ACA health plans, depending on whether Congress extends subsidies.
kansasreflector.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
States prepare for rapid price changes as Congress mulls Obamacare subsidies | via @chatlanis.bsky.social #ksleg
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States are preparing for the possibility of a rapid shift in the cost of Obamacare health plans, depending on whether Congress extends the subsidies, Shalina Chatlani reports.
https://stateline.org/2025/10/30/states-prepare-for-rapid-price-changes-as-congress-mulls-obamacare-subsidies/
https://stateline.org/2025/10/30/states-prepare-for-rapid-price-changes-as-congress-mulls-obamacare-subsidies/
States prepare for rapid price changes as Congress mulls Obamacare subsidies • Stateline
States are preparing for the possibility of a rapid shift in the cost of Obamacare health plans, depending on whether Congress extends the subsidies that are at the center of the federal government shutdown. No matter what Congress does, the amount insurers charge for coverage sold on the marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act […]
stateline.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
States are preparing for the possibility of a rapid shift in the cost of Obamacare health plans, depending on whether Congress extends the subsidies, Shalina Chatlani reports.
https://stateline.org/2025/10/30/states-prepare-for-rapid-price-changes-as-congress-mulls-obamacare-subsidies/
https://stateline.org/2025/10/30/states-prepare-for-rapid-price-changes-as-congress-mulls-obamacare-subsidies/
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Via Shalina Chatlani: States are preparing for the possibility of a rapid shift in the cost of Obamacare health plans, depending on whether Congress extends the subsidies that are at the center of the federal government shutdown. https://ow.ly/k1pA50XkIxX
October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Via Shalina Chatlani: States are preparing for the possibility of a rapid shift in the cost of Obamacare health plans, depending on whether Congress extends the subsidies that are at the center of the federal government shutdown. https://ow.ly/k1pA50XkIxX
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Via Shalina Chatlani and Stateline: States have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs. They cannot lower drug prices directly, but they can go after parts of the supply chain to lower patients’ costs and reduce spending in state-run health plans. https://ow.ly/mq4J50XkstF
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Via Shalina Chatlani and Stateline: States have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs. They cannot lower drug prices directly, but they can go after parts of the supply chain to lower patients’ costs and reduce spending in state-run health plans. https://ow.ly/mq4J50XkstF
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From Shalina Chatlani: States have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents — and many more are considering following suit.
https://stateline.org/2025/10/30/dozens-of-states-tackle-high-prescription-drug-costs/
https://stateline.org/2025/10/30/dozens-of-states-tackle-high-prescription-drug-costs/
Dozens of states tackle high prescription drug costs • Stateline
In the absence of much federal action, states have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents — and many more are considering following suit.
stateline.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
From Shalina Chatlani: States have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents — and many more are considering following suit.
https://stateline.org/2025/10/30/dozens-of-states-tackle-high-prescription-drug-costs/
https://stateline.org/2025/10/30/dozens-of-states-tackle-high-prescription-drug-costs/
With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.
In the rural South where Medicaid has been a lifeline, residents brace for cuts
With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.
n.pr
October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.
In the rural South where Medicaid has been a lifeline, residents brace for cuts
With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.
n.pr
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.