Thursday, January 23, 2025
Trump shuts off access to asylum, plans to send 10,000 troops to the border; Federal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk adverse consequences; Jackson's office of violence prevention aims to revive communities, reduce crime; Hate crimes double in CA from 2019-2023; reporting low in rural areas; MN nurses: Patient care shouldn't come with a heavy dose of AI.
Trump's pardons of January 6th participants spark mixed reactions, federal DEI suspensions raise equity concerns, diversity in medicine faces challenges post-affirmative action and Citizens United continues to amplify big money in politics.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025
A bill in Olympia would further expand Washington state's automatic voter registration process. Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, introduced Senate …
Thursday, January 23, 2025
A Montana District Court this week issued a preliminary injunction maintaining the public's right to know about legislative bills but the case will ne…
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Social Issues Thursday, January 23, 2025
State data show that hate-crime reports almost doubled between 2019 and 2023 - so the Civil Rights Division is promoting its new CA vs Hate hotline…
Social Issues Thursday, January 23, 2025
In Mississippi's capital, once dubbed "America's Deadliest City," a new initiative in Jackson seeks to turn the tide on violence through …
Social Issues Thursday, January 23, 2025
Sometimes small changes can have a big impact. For the Southern Oregon town of Chiloquin, a park that used to be a parking lot is creating space for …
Health and Wellness Thursday, January 23, 2025
Seven cases of H5N1 avian flu have been reported in Michigan since Dec. 16. The first case was discovered at a poultry facility in Ottawa County…
Environment Thursday, January 23, 2025
A Utah grant program is aiming to incentivize farmers to optimize their water use. Historically, Utah agriculture has accounted for up to 80% of the …
Social Issues Wednesday, January 22, 2025
In an effort to make up for President Donald Trump moving his inauguration indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, leaving many ticket holders to watch from …
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Health and Wellness Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Advocates said the kids aren't all right and want to tackle the youth mental health crisis head on in schools. A study of Maryland's youth mental …
Social Issues Wednesday, January 22, 2025
By Laura Aka for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Illinois News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Servic…
Social Issues Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Environment Wednesday, January 22, 2025
ADDITION: Comments by Enbridge, received after deadline, have been added. (10:10 a.m. MST, Jan. 22, 2025) A new report says Enbridge's plan to build …
Social Issues Wednesday, January 22, 2025
More than half of all renters in Oregon and a third of homeowners experience a housing cost burden, according to new research. Housing advocates say …
Social Issues Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Environment Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Larger livestock operations can be a thorny issue in rural areas and South Dakota lawmakers are proposing restricting feedlot details with more commun…
Environment Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Minnesotans have until next Tuesday to offer their thoughts on the state's next Climate Action Framework. Those tasked with protecting a distinct …
Social Issues Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with plans to expand the state's Lifeline Law, which protects those seeking emergency help in alcohol-related …