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For many, proving U.S. citizenship to vote could be costly and difficult; MA considers corporate tax increase to bolster public services; WI's Supreme Court race laced with cash, power, vast implications; Doctor shortages in VA lead to changes to licensing rules.

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Newly released Signalgate messages include highly classified data. Americans see legal political spending as corruption. Activists say cuts to Medicaid would hurt maternity care, and cuts and changed rules at Social Security are causing customer service problems.

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Rural folks face significant clean air and water risks due to EPA cutbacks, a group of policymakers is working to expand rural health care via mobile clinics, and a new study maps Montana's news landscape.

Meals on Wheels of Northern Illinois has community cafés in Cook, Grundy, Kendall and Will counties, providing home-delivered meals to older residents of these areas. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A local "Meals on Wheels" organization is forging ahead with an event to provide meals and personal care items to seniors in four Illinois counties…

The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers, including in the Environmental Protection Agency. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Nearly 100 probationary workers for the Environmental Protection Agency in Chicago have had their jobs cut and then reinstated in the last month…

The most common NOAA warnings in Illinois are for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and winter weather, especially during the spring and fall seasons. (Adobe Stock)
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One of many federal agencies facing cuts by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm…

The Indiana Youth Institute said a strong commitment to evidence-based action can transform early literacy in Indiana with the foundational reading skills essential to the future of our children, workforce and communities. (Adobe stock)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Indiana's third grade reading scores show progress but gaps remain. The latest IREAD3 results show about 82% of students passed in 2024, up slightly …

The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reported almost 3% of Hoosier teens age 12-17 abuse pain relievers. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Hoosier teens are nearly 3% more likely to have used cocaine, methamphetamines or heroin than other teens nationwide, according to the National …

Parties protected under an expanded Lifeline Law in Indiana would be the caller, and those who assist the caller, staying at the scene and remaining compliant. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
By Kyla Russell for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service C…

Iowa factory farms dump approximately 109 billion pounds of manure each year, much of which winds up in nearby groundwater, according to Food and Water Watch. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Iowa News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration In …

There are close to 19,000 federal workers in Iowa, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many have been laid off as part of an aggressive effort by the Trump administration to downsize the government. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Overflow crowds are showing up at town hall meetings in Iowa, which had been planned to allow people to ask questions of their congressional …

Engelbrecht Farm in Waverly, Iowa, uses insects to keep pests at bay, improve soil health and increase pollination. (Engelbrecht Farm)
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The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil health and increase …

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Eleven percent of seniors are covered by Kan-Care in metro areas, and almost 12% in small towns, according to a new report by the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University.  (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)
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Proposals by some congressional Republicans call for almost $2.5 trillion dollars in cuts to Medicaid, known as Kan-Care in Kansas. A new report from …

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 …

The Clean Fuel Tax Credit can increase up to $1 per gallon if producers meet wage and apprenticeship requirements. (Kirill Gorlov/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
As Congress debates cuts to offset tax-cut extensions, the future of the Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit remains uncertain, with potential impacts …

Nuclear energy experts said a pledge to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 signals a major corporate push toward nuclear energy, with an emphasis on advanced technologies. (ververidis/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
In the wake of plans to reopen the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert Township after three years of inactivity, major tech companies have pledged to …

The initiative to build the Line 5 tunnel arose after incidents like a 2018 anchor strike that caused minor damage to the existing pipeline, highlighting vulnerabilities in its current configuration. <br />(Les Palenik/Adobe Stock)<br /><br />
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Monday, March 24, 2025
A Michigan nonprofit is among the groups raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest between President Donald Trump and the Line 5 tunnel …

Experts said resident physicians, going through their training, have faced heavy workloads. A union representing the professionals said they should not have to sacrifice their well-being to advance their careers. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Minnesota's up-and-coming doctors say in order to better care for patients down the road, they need collective bargaining power. A large group of …

A Minnesota coalition pushing for a bill to allow "Civic Seals" on high school diplomas said only two in five young people feel somewhat prepared for civic engagement. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
High school seniors will soon be counting down the days until graduation and in Minnesota. But students from future graduating classes could get a …

Housing industry voices say actions by the Trump administration, from cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to prolonged tariff hikes, could hinder efforts to build more affordable units. (Adobe Stock)
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Industry groups say Minnesota is short more than 100,000 affordable-housing units to meet demand, and project leaders have said the Trump …

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The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority was established in 1965 to unify regional transit, evolving into today's RideKC system of buses, streetcars and more. (Matthew/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Kansas City transit riders and workers are fighting proposed cuts, warning of a looming public transit crisis. Hundreds of advocates of the Kansas …

Global shortages of semiconductors in 2021-22 highlighted the United States' reliance on foreign manufacturers and the need for domestic production. (Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
A Missouri university is stepping up as America works to revive semiconductor manufacturing by helping train people to do the work. It is estimated 3…

Rural residents depend on the U.S. Postal Service for deliveries of medications, bills and other critical items. Service reductions could hinder access to necessities. (MargJohnsonVA/Adobe Stock)
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Under the theme. "U.S. Mail, Not for Sale," Missouri postal workers are joining thousands nationwide, rallying to protect union jobs and oppose …

An estimated 67,000 people identify at LGBTQ+ in Nebraska, according to the Williams Institute. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The organization OutNebraska is holding an event not only to raise money for LGBTQ+ issues but to help people better understand the issues and their i…

A fear of miss­ing out, and social pres­sure and expectations, are among the most significant drivers among teens 13 to 17 using social media, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Graduate students at the University of Nebraska are creating lessons plans for middle and high school students to help them navigate the social media …

Agriculture trade groups want to see a rollback of federal environmental regulations on the meatpacking industry, along with fewer worker protections and food safety measures. (Adobe Stock)
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By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Nebraska News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …

According to AARP, 44% of North Dakotans age 65 and older rely on Social Security for at least half of their income. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
AARP says it's getting thousands of phone calls from seniors worried about getting through to Social Security, as program operations are dramatically …

Between 2023 and 2024, more than 30,000 military veterans around the United States experienced some form of homelessness. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
The North Dakota Legislature is considering bolstering funding to help military veterans facing homelessness. Key voices say more details need to be …

A proposed carbon dioxide pipeline for several Midwestern states is touted as one of the largest carbon capture projects in the world. Opponents said even if the concept works, developers are going "too big" in trying to make the technology work. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
A Monday court hearing features a case pitting two North Dakota counties against a large carbon capture project. The legal challenge stands in the …

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The Cupp-Patterson plan was originally offered as a bill in the Ohio Legislature, but instead was written into the state budget with a six-year implementation schedule. Full funding of $2 million, and full implementation, must be part of each state budgeting process. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
At the Ohio Statehouse, proposed budget cuts to the Fair School Funding Plan have sparked debate among lawmakers and educators. Also known as the …

A C5 Galaxy cargo jet taxis to the runway at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Green County, Ohio, which employs more than 20,000 federal workers. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A report indicated layoffs in federal agencies by the ad hoc Department of Government Efficiency could affect a significant number of Ohioans and subs…

In a new AARP survey, 37% of older adults with credit card debt report their debt level is higher now than it was a year ago. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Nearly half of Americans age 50 and older are using credit cards to pay for basic living expenses, according to a new AARP survey but experts said …

The Prison Policy Initiative reported South Dakota has an incarceration rate of 812 per 100,000 people. There are renewed calls for policymakers to stick with effective reform efforts, hopefully reducing the number of repeat offenders. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Setting aside funding for a new South Dakota prison is a thorny issue for state lawmakers this year. There is also renewed talk about the state's …

As part of the Trump administration's budget-cutting moves, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has eliminated $1 billion in programs connecting local producers with food banks and school lunch programs. (Adobe Stock)
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South Dakota farmers leading the "locally grown" movement have visions of a dynamic regional food production system but some of it is in doubt with lo…

A new land agreement in South Dakota expands the presence of Newton Hills State Park. Conservation voices said the surrounding wilderness is home to the only oak species native to the state, the bur oak, which is resilient to extreme hot and cold temperatures. (Photo courtesy of Conservation Fund)
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For decades to come, South Dakotans can make use of an expanded wilderness in the southeastern part of the state, as a new land deal will keep …

Voters in Wisconsin's April 1 election will also select a State Superintendent of Public Instruction, local judges and public officials at all levels across the state. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Political maneuvers continue with the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race less than a week away - the latest coming from the White House. In the …

In "The Soil Microbe Song," characters named Macheeb, Dr. Prof Hoo-Man Root and Princess Nibebi travel through a mythical forest and meet a rapping, singing crew of soil microbes. (YouTube)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
A local nonprofit with a mission to advance regenerative agriculture is hoping its new video can open up an untapped world of science to a younger aud…

Among other efforts, NOAA has been leading the charge in mapping the bottom of the Great Lakes to improve navigation safety, understand the impact of climate change, locate pipelines and identify fisheries and shipwrecks. (Adobe Stock)
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One of many federal agencies facing cuts by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm…

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