Friday, January 24, 2025
South Dakota lawmakers will soon resume debate on a budget-cutting plan targeting library services within the state.
Legislative committees are …
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
As Congress considers cuts to Medicaid, a new report showed one in three children living in rural areas of Wisconsin are insured by the health …
Friday, January 24, 2025
This week marks 15 years since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
The ruling reshaped campaign …
Ohio's U.S. Senate race between the incumbent, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Republican Bernie Moreno has become one of the most expensive in …
Election Day is inching closer and the battleground state of Wisconsin will see more visits from the two main party presidential campaigns. It was …
Friday, January 24, 2025
Free school lunch and breakfast may soon be the law in the Commonwealth.
House Bill 1958 would require local school boards to participate in federal …
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Advocates for young Iowans worry proposed federal cuts could affect families who rely on Medicaid for their health care.
A new national report …
Thursday, January 23, 2025
A new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families highlights the significant role Medicaid plays in ensuring healthcare acc…
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Friday, January 24, 2025
Women surveyed about why they stayed in an abusive relationship often said they did not have the money to leave.
Now, a bill introduced in the New …
In 2019, Colorado lawmakers set goals for cutting climate pollution by at least half by the year 2030, and by 90% by 2050 - compared with 2005 levels…
A lack of reliable transportation for some women veterans in Maine is preventing them from getting the services they need. The Sisters in Arms …
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…
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The North Dakota Legislature isn't done trying to reshape approval requirements for future ballot questions that cover constitutional amendments…
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…
Today, Ohioans come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events across the state celebrating his contributions to …
New York and nationwide groups are cautiously optimistic about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Phase one involves a 42-day ceasefire and gradual …
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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 …
Today the nation honors the "drum major for peace" - the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader committed his life to equal …
The Department of the Interior recently announced the largest single investment in local parks in the communities across the country and two Maryland …
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 …
CORRECTION: The next stop for the exhibit is the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, not the Detroit Institute of Arts. (1:30 p.m. MDT, Jan. 6…
As the Pennsylvania House reconvenes this week, lawmakers will focus on regulating 3D-printed ghost guns. These untraceable firearms, like the one …
Thursday, January 23, 2025
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and educators are training workers in key industries to recognize and report the crime…
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, spotlighting efforts to combat the crime.
Human trafficking, the world's second-largest …
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, spotlighting efforts to combat the crime. Human trafficking, the world's second-largest …
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Nurses in Minnesota and other parts of the country are calling attention to an issue felt by many parts of society - the growing influence of artifici…
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
As President Donald Trump abandons a promise the U.S. made in Paris nearly a decade ago, organized workers across Colorado are joining forces to …
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The Service Employees International Union is joining the AFL-CIO, a move both groups said will make it easier for more workers to unionize.
SEIU is …
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A new report examines how Connecticut should regulate artificial intelligence. The Connecticut Voices for Children report finds AI use is embedded in …
By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Zamone Perez for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaborat…
A new federal rule could ease some of the pressure when Marylanders apply for loans but may face challenges from the incoming Trump administration…
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 …
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Kentucky has seen one of the largest percent increases in its incarcerated population serving life without parole sentences.
According to a new …
Florida holds the highest number of people serving life sentences without parole in the country, with nearly 11,000 individuals behind bars …
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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…
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
University of North Texas students are participating in the national Inside Out Prison Exchange program.
In its third year at the college, the …
Today marks the nationally recognized birthday of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It's a day for college students in Tennessee to …
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 …
John Park, mayor of Brookhaven, joined more than 250 mayors at the 93rd annual winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C…
People are increasingly moving into the wildland-urban interface areas, where human development meets wild vegetation, like forests, according to a …
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Increasing housing options for the state's seniors is at the top of AARP Iowa's priority list for the new legislative session and the group is pushing…
If you are a woman age 50 and older, and you provide care for a parent, a child, a loved one or neighbor, you are invited to sign up for a weekend …
Monday is the start of Arizona's new legislative session. Advocacy groups such as AARP Arizona are gearing up and say they're ready to work to ensure …
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Advocates for young Nebraskans worry proposed federal cuts could affect families who rely on Medicaid for their health care.
A new national report …
January is National Mentoring Month, and organizations like MENTOR Indiana are making a difference in young lives. MENTOR Indiana is part of the …
Changes to Indiana's child labor laws went into effect Jan. 1 which could affect teens who have or are looking for jobs. Employers are now no longer …
California supporters of the Palestinian cause say they are cautiously optimistic - now that the ceasefire in Gaza has taken hold and the hostage rele…
Leaders of California's Jewish and Muslim communities say they're relieved that Israel and Hamas have taken the first steps toward ending their brutal…
A former White House cybersecurity expert is warning of potential cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. And in Illinois, security analysts are …
In Minnesota and Washington, D.C., marches will take place this weekend as President-elect Donald Trump nears the start of his second term. An …
This Saturday marks the International Day of Peace and the advocacy group Nonviolent Peaceforce is kicking off a series of family-friendly events in M…
Massachusetts peace activists will join the tens of thousands of protesters expected at this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago…
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As threats of deportation of illegal immigrants increase with the incoming Trump administration, groups in Washington say immigrants are an integral …
Southeast Asian refugees at risk of deportation in Massachusetts are asking President Biden to pardon them before he leaves office. Deportations …
With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on Monday, a Pennsylvania group is helping some residents prepare for possible deportation …
Alabama professors and students, along with the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 129…
Worker-owned cannabis cooperatives in Rhode Island are striving to help those affected by the war on drugs. State law mandates at least six retail …
By Dakarai Turner for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service…
Food donations are pouring in to help victims of the Los Angeles fires, to the point donors are being asked to hold off a bit so it can all be …
Groups working to fight hunger in California are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect funding for the CalFood program in his initial budget …
New funding is making it easier than ever for Oregon farmers to become certified organic. To achieve certification, farmers must go three years …
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Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community want Connecticut lawmakers to consider bills that would help address a variety of this community's needs. They …
A California nonprofit dedicated to helping transgender and gender-nonconforming people find good jobs is looking to expand its mission in 2025…
The Nebraska Legislature kicks off its new session a few weeks from today and issues related to gender identity are likely to be part of the mix…
A Wyoming arts hub is surveying organizations across the state to see if a potential new AmeriCorps program could help fill gaps in arts and humanitie…
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servic…
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Prairie News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboratio…
Montana's 69th legislative session begins today and advocates for the state's Native population will be at the Capitol, tracking bills ranging from …
Funding for the Indian Health Service has increased over the past decade but the agency remains underfunded, which affects both the health and …
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servic…
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A new report finds Maryland has seen a small decline in the number of newspapers in the state this year. The report is from the Northwestern …
In the last days of President Joe Biden's term, senators are tackling some of their highest priorities, like confirming judges. But that may also …
Digital technology is replacing traditional news sources, the daily or weekly community newspaper and fewer publications mean more news deserts…
Cities and states, including Mississippi, are grappling with rising homelessness. In Mississippi, 982 people experience homelessness daily…
La Niña is bringing a cooler, wetter winter to Oregon and likely driving up heating bills as systems work harder. This is the third year of …
Temperatures are dropping in the Commonwealth and community action agencies said help is available for those struggling to pay their heating bills…
A North Carolina city is part of a national program aimed at diversifying early childhood education. The Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of …
Alabama is part of a national program aimed at diversifying early childhood education. The Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of Family Child …
New York families are still dealing with child care barriers despite improvements. A new report found more than half the state is a child care …
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Nearly 2,000 South Dakota juveniles were successfully diverted from the state's court system this year, according to a new report. A 2024 law has …
When a 6-year-old girl in Florida had a temper tantrum in class, it seemed like a typical childhood moment. But instead of calming the situation…
Wyoming has the nation's highest rate of juvenile incarceration, and is one of only two states refusing federal funds to help. In 2021, nearly 270 …
South Dakotans passed Amendment F on Election Day, opening the door to impose work requirements on people who qualify for expanded Medicaid benefits…
A new report from the Headwaters Foundation in Montana showed at least half the people who receive public assistance are only enrolled for one year…
A new report showed more than 100,000 eligible Virginians 65 and older are not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With …
At Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will see relatives who may be on the other side of the political divide for the first time since the election …
It is National Adoption Month and according to the Dave Thomas Foundation of Adoption, Michigan has about 10,000 children in foster care. Two years …
November is National Adoption Month and one Oregon nonprofit is making space for Black and Indigenous adoptees to share their stories. Although most …
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The holiday season is here and households in North Dakota and elsewhere might encounter sensitive conversations about lending money to a loved one in …
An event in Phoenix today will celebrate and highlight the power of collective giving in the Grand Canyon State. Ilyasah N. Shabazz, senior …
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Century 21 had raised more than $30 million. The correct amount is more than $3…
Halloween is a busy time of year for some of Wyoming's historical sites, where staff throw thematic events to help fund programming for the rest of …
Summerlike temperatures are still around but winter is lurking and Minnesotans will soon have to crank up their thermostats. Now, there is outreach …
Over the weekend, Hispanic Heritage Month got underway. In Minnesota, people are recognizing the diversity within these populations, as well as …
CLARIFICATION: The term "death rates" has been replaced with "number of deaths" to more accurately describe this measure. And Ms. Butler is a co-…
A version of this report originally appeared on The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Arkansas News Service for the Public News Servic…
A new report found Texas likely undercounted the number of people who actually live in the state when gathering information for the 2020 census…
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