Nonprofit leaders from around the country gathered on Capitol Hill this week, pushing for what they're calling "sweeping democracy reforms" in …
Montgomery County officials are asking students to use social media responsibly following a series of arrests stemming from online threats to local sc…
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Arkansans who are on Medicare will see big savings next year thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Act will cap prescription drug costs…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The Ozark Regional Transit Authority will use a $14.9 million federal grant to build electric vehicle charging stations around northwest Arkansas…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Palm Beach County schools are working to curb chronic absenteeism, which has surged since the pandemic.
Nearly 39% of Palm Beach County students …
While the United States has made strides in improving maternal care, disparities in access to quality health care persist, particularly for Black …
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Nonprofit leaders from around the country gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday, pushing for what they are calling "sweeping democracy reforms," in …
In Georgia, the demand for Social Security cards is soaring, with nearly 34,000 residents in Gwinnett County alone requesting appointments for new …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
More Kentucky households struggled to meet their basic needs last year, according to new Census data.
Kentucky has the sixth-highest children's …
Monday, September 16, 2024
A U.S. Department of Justice investigation has found Kentucky is failing to provide access to community-based mental health services for people who …
Monday, September 16, 2024
This is Pollution Prevention Week and advocates are renewing their call for one plastics manufacturer to clean up its act.
An August demonstration …
By Taylar Dawn Stagner for Grist.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Louisiana News Connection reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collab…
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Researchers have found that higher copays for health care obstruct access to receiving care behind bars, even as prison populations in Mississippi …
A new initiative for single mothers and their sons is helping to combat crime and empower vulnerable community members in Jackson. The nonprofit …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
From gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson to Superintendent of Public Instruction hopeful Michele Morrow, some Republicans running for office have …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Advocates for public education are reacting to the North Carolina House passing legislation to funnel millions of state dollars into private school vo…
South Carolina and much of the country has seen extreme heat since summer began but people still want to enjoy the outdoors and a few tips can help th…
A report on the condition of America's children ranks South Carolina near the bottom of the 50 states in economic well-being, education and family …
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Tennessee's justice system may be getting a makeover, as a forum on Thursday will cover new ideas to modernize it.
The Sycamore Institute event will …
Monday, September 16, 2024
A Knoxville-based environmental group is raising awareness about increasing U.S. nuclear weapons spending and supporting this week's global effort to …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
In Virginia's waters, the decline of a small but critically important fish is causing growing concern among conservation groups and fishermen alike…
Monday, September 16, 2024
Virginia kids are heading back to school in a more environmentally friendly way. School districts and counties statewide are making the switch to …
Monday, September 16, 2024
The number of West Virginia children living in poverty remains among the highest in the nation, and more children are living in households struggling …
West Virginia lawmakers will convene for a Special Session on Sept. 30, with the state's child care crisis, proposed income tax cuts and supplemental …
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