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‘Chromebook Churn’ report highlights problems of short-lived laptops in schools

Right to repair

‘Chromebook Churn’ report highlights problems of short-lived laptops in schools

Policies that give every student a laptop are likely here to stay, and the consequences of balancing utility and sustainability are huge. As many schools send notices to kids about returning their Chromebooks before summer break, CoPIRG Foundation highlights the short-lived lifecycle of these devices and the impact on both our schools and the environment. The report shows simple ways we can extend the lifespan of these devices.

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SCOTUS action will limit generic drug competition

Health care

SCOTUS action will limit generic drug competition

U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a federal circuit court decision that imperils a critical method that many generic drug makers use to win approval. The court denied a petition of certiorari in Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. V GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Et. Al., allowing the divided lower court's decision to stand. This action can have dramatically limit competition from lower-priced generic and biosimilar medicines.

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Colorado gets a ‘C+’ for efforts to get the lead out of water

Clean water

Colorado gets a ‘C+’ for efforts to get the lead out of water

CoPIRG Foundation highlights Colorado’s grade jumps in a report that ranks states on policies addressing lead in drinking water. The improved grade comes following a new state law that requires testing and remediation for some schools but Colorado still falls short in protecting kids from all lead in water. CoPIRG is calling on school districts to take additional action to fully protect kids from lead exposure, including adopting filter first policies and accessing available state and federal funding, something Vice President Harris emphasized in a recent visit to Colorado.

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