Madeline Shannon

Madeline covers state and local government in California for The Center Square. Originally from Central California, she’s worked as a reporter up and down the West Coast reporting on local news,…

Culture

Gov. Newsom signs $90M bill to fund Planned Parenthood

(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a budget bill into law that would allocate $90 million to Planned Parenthood, a reproductive health care… Read More

By Madeline Shannon

February 12, 2026

Culture

Retailers allegedly sell kratom, 7-OH despite health warnings

Experts say substances can cause anxiety, seizures and high blood pressure and can be fatal Read More

By Madeline Shannon

November 28, 2025