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Trump's pick to lead DEA withdraws from consideration; Report: NYS hospitals' operating margins impact patient care; Summit County, CO aims to remain economically viable in warming climate; SD Gov. sets aside 2026 budget funds for new education savings accounts.

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GOP Senators voice reservations about Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick. President Biden continues to face scrutiny over pardoning his son. And GOP House members gear up for tough budget fights, possibly targeting important programs.

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Residents in Colorado's rural communities face challenges to recycling, climate change and Oregon's megadrought are worrying firefighters, and a farm advocacy group says corporate greed is behind high food prices in Montana.

Yale Medicine suggested limiting caffeine intake and avoiding nicotine and alcohol near bedtime as treatments of long COVID symptoms. (Adobe Stock)
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COVID-19 cases do not make news headlines much anymore but many people who experienced it can have persistent symptoms long after the infection…

The Northern Illinois Food Bank reports that in 13 counties, 100,000 children are food insecure. (Adobe Stock)
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People will gather over the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends to count their blessings. While the holiday feast is plentiful for many…

The Illinois International Port District's top imports are sand and gravel, petroleum and metal products. (Adobe Stock)
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Illinois, like many states, continues to seek innovative solutions for cleaner air. The Biden administration recently selected the Illinois …

Retiring Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter sits in his office behind a desk built by the Indiana State Department of Correction. (WISH-TV)
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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…

Bethany Christian Schools' teachers, students, grounds and kitchen staff -- as well as their laying hens -- work hard every day to bring the beauty of nature close to home. (Bethany Christian Schools)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboratio…

Medical site Medline Plus indicates Metformin helps people with diabetes control the amount of sugar (or glucose) in their blood. It decreases the amount of glucose absorbed from food and increases the body's response to insulin. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
The aftermath of COVID-19 infections has left many with unexplainable fatigue or memory loss. A new study reveals a prescription used for another …

Iowa has an estimated 507,254 children ages 0-12 but has only 177,053 operational child-care slots registered or licensed with the state, according to a report by the Common Sense Iowa Institute. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
A new report says Iowa has created more than 200 new child-care providers in the state, which is among the nation's leaders in working parents who …

A monarch butterfly can travel between 50 to 100 miles a day during its migration. (Thomas Bresson/ Wikimedia Commons)
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to decide soon whether to list the monarch butterfly as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act…

Research shows kids tend to get along with School Resource Officers regardless of the student's ethnic background, according to Iowa State University's Monic Behnken. (Adobe Stock)
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Researchers say increasing the police presence in schools isn't the best way to address classroom violence. One expert in Iowa says educators would …

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A monarch butterfly can travel between 50 to 100 miles a day during its migration. (Derek Ramsey/Wikimedia Commons)
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In the coming days, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether to list the monarch butterfly as "threatened" under the Endangered Species …

Protestors rallied for Medicaid expansion at the Kansas Statehouse in March. (Lacey Kennett/Alliance for a Healthy Kansas)
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Health-care advocates are vowing to continue their fight to expand Medicaid in Kansas - despite this week's election, which expanded the Republican …

Small rural hospitals often struggle financially to provide services such as emergency care because of high costs and low reimbursement rates. (Adobe Stock)
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With many rural hospitals on the financial critical list, Congress created a Rural Emergency Hospital model in 2021 to help deliver critical care to …

About 40% of Community Health Centers are in rural areas, and about 90% of patients have incomes under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. (Muhammad/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Nearly 300 representatives of Community Health Centers from across the nation, including Michigan, are making their voices heard on Capitol Hill…

The Kalamazoo oil spill occurred on July 25, 2010, when Enbridge's Line 6B ruptured near Marshall, Michigan, spilling more than 1 million gallons of tar-sands oil into Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River. (Brandon Schultz/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Oil and Water Don't Mix, a nonprofit group opposing Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, is leading student efforts across the Upper Great Lakes to advocate …

The CDC's Rural Public Health Strategic Plan is designed to bring parity between rural and urban health care across the country. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
By Liz Carey for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Michigan News Connection for the Daily Yonder-Public News Service Collabora…

State officials say in 2023, Minnesota's workplace injury and illness rate fell to an all-time low. (Freepik)
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
There is promising news at the national level and in Minnesota in trying to lower workplace injuries and illnesses. A key labor organization is happy …

Balancing college expenses, and going through the student aid application process, is often viewed as a daunting task for most households. Backers of Minnesota's new free tuition program hope it removes a lot of stress for eligible households. (Freepik)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
The first semester for Minnesota college students is winding down. Supporters of the state's new free tuition program - which assists low-income …

As Americans do their holiday shopping, a new poll from the Alliance for American Manufacturing found three in four adults think companies falsely marketing products as "Made in USA" should face penalties. (Freepik)
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The holiday shopping crunch is here and a new poll reflects the disconnect between the kinds of gift items Americans value versus what they buy and a …

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Nine states do not allow citizen-initiated ballot measures: Alabama, Delaware, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Vermont. (Lost_in_the_Midwest/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
A nonprofit leader from Missouri joined a national panel to tackle what they described as escalating threats to ballot measures and to develop strateg…

Deer-vehicle collisions tend to rise during the fall and winter months when deer are more active due to mating season and shorter days. (Lee/Adobe Stock)
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This Thanksgiving, AAA reported nearly 72 million people are expected to travel by car, setting a record. The Missouri Highway Patrol is warning …

Mental-health professionals recommend coping with depression in healthy ways, such as exercising. Plan family walks for fresh air and social connection. Avoid unhealthy foods and, if drinking alcohol, do so responsibly. (Tetiana/Adobe Stock)
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'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Missourians, the absence of a loved one - whether through death, divorce or another …

According to 2021 data, Nebraska was home to more than 1,700 concentrated animal feeding operations. (Freepik)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
When newly elected candidates take office next month, they will hear from a range of constituents and special interest groups about a wide range of …

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women and one in 71 men will experience a violent sexual assault at some point in their lives. (Freepik)<br />
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More than 60% of sexual assaults are never reported to police, due to concerns like fear of retaliation or negative social interactions. But Nebraska …

According to federal data, Nebraska has more than 45,000 people with dual enrollment for Medicare and Medicaid. Mental healthcare providers say there's been a bump in the road dealing with reimbursement rates, meaning some of these patients will fall through the cracks. (Adobe Stock)
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The mental healthcare landscape in Nebraska is being upended by policies for reimbursing providers who see patients covered by both Medicare and Medic…

In recent presidential election years, North Dakota has recorded voter turnout levels of around 61%. But a few decades ago, those numbers were closer to 70% in some elections. (Freepik)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Next month, newly elected candidates for many levels of government will be sworn in. In North Dakota, civic engagement leaders hope there is a …

During the 2023 legislative session, North Dakota lawmakers approved a large aid package to boost child-care access. Other incentives have been phased in since then, but support groups still see the need for long-term fixes. (Freepik)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Whether it's not enough slots or rising monthly costs, many North Dakota parents have felt that child-care is out of reach for them. More than a …

Community Action Partnership of North Dakota says perishable items are often the least-donated types of food donated to food pantries but are typically high in need. The organization's Sportsmen Against Hunger aims to help fill that gap. (Freepik)
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A North Dakota initiative that invites hunters to donate some of their deer meat to hunger relief sites has been in place for two decades now…

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Ohio Medicaid recipients are encouraged to update their contact information to avoid losing coverage, as recent changes may require recipients to renew or transition to Marketplace plans. (syahrir/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Ohioans have until Jan. 15 to sign up for health insurance coverage during the open enrollment period. Programs like Get Covered Ohio are available …

In 2023, nearly $30,000 of the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence's $3 million revenue came from donations, with 90 cents of every dollar allocated to survivor services. (ckybe/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The giving season offers Ohioans an opportunity to reflect on the importance of supporting community services. For survivors of sexual violence in …

Fourteen states prohibit transgender people from using the restroom consistent with their gender identity, according to Human Rights Campaign. (Chad Robertson/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
By Andrew Tobias for Signal Cleveland.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Signal Ohio-Public News Service …

Research on the effects of a school voucher program in Louisiana show academic performance decreased among kids who use vouchers to attend private schools. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
In this week's 2026 budget address, Gov. Kristi Noem proposed establishing education savings accounts for K-12 students in South Dakota. Opponents …

Community Health Centers across the United States serve 3.8 million patients age 65 and older as well as 9.4 million children, according to The National Association of Community Health Centers. (Nadzeya/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Nearly 300 Community Health Center leaders from across the U.S. and South Dakota are on Capitol Hill today, urging Congress to act before their …

When South Dakota voters passed Medicaid expansion in 2022, the constitutional amendment included this language: "For people who qualify under this amendment, the State may not impose burdens or restrictions that are greater than those imposed on any other person eligible for Medicaid benefits under South Dakota law." (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
South Dakotans passed Amendment F on Election Day, opening the door to impose work requirements on people who qualify for expanded Medicaid benefits…

The unpaid care provided by more than 580,000 Wisconsin caregivers is valued at $9.2 billion, according to AARP. (Adobe Stock) <br /><br />
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
More than 580,000 Wisconsinites are unpaid family caregivers and they serve as the backbone of the state's long-term care system, and one …

By 2022, eight out of 10 people living with HIV in Wisconsin were virally suppressed and unable to transmit the virus, according to the Wisconsin Dept. of Human Services. (Adobe Stock) <br /><br />
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Monday, December 2, 2024
This weekend, people around the world united for World AIDS Day - to show support for those living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In …

Of those surveyed, 82% said online retailers should include country-of-origin labels for the products they offer. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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With an expected record-breaking shopping weekend upon us, a new survey by the Alliance for American Manufacturing found almost eight in 10 Americans …

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