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A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.

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The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

IA: Native American/Indigenous

Access to health care in rural America was a popular topic at the Rural Policy Action Summit in April, according to a report, with concerns raised about the number of rural hospitals closing their doors. (Adobe Stock)
A Call for Better Broadband, Jobs, Local Investment for Rural IA

A group of rural policymakers and advocates has released its top priorities to help small towns thrive in Iowa and across the country. The 2023 …

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Native American leaders say school mascots depicting their culture make Indigenous students feel less included in their learning environment. (Adobe Stock)
Push Continues in Iowa to Remove Native American Mascots in Schools

MASON CITY, Iowa -- The Atlanta Braves are part of this year's World Series, and their name, imagery and chant face growing backlash to be replaced …

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Iowa is one of nearly a dozen states that exempts casinos from smoking bans. (Adobe Stock)
A Push for Permanent Smoking Ban in Iowa Casinos

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The risks facing health-care providers, retail staff and public service employees during the COVID-19 crisis have brought renewed …

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Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline are hearing from Native American leaders and Iowa farmers as they march through Story, Boone and Webster counties ahead of an Iowa Supreme Court hearing next week. (boldiowa.com)
Opponents of Dakota Access Pipeline March Across Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – This is the fourth day of a weeklong march across Iowa to raise awareness about a lawsuit headed to the Iowa Supreme Court …

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The Dakota Access pipeline is to carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois, cutting through 18 Iowa counties. (Lars Ploughman/Flickr)
Worth County Spill Fueling Fight Against Dakota Access

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Northern Iowa oil pipeline rupture is adding more fuel to the heated argument against construction of the Dakota Access …

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Experts say faulty diet and lack of exercise are contributing to increasing diabetes rates. (Fit Approach/Flickr)
Diabetes Awareness Month: Foot Problems Common for Diabetics

DES MOINES, Iowa – During National Diabetes Awareness Month, health professionals are trying to get the message out about a serious …

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39 Native American youths are running a long relay to protest the Bakken Pipeline. (Oceti Sakowin Youth)
2,000-Mile Run to Washington Protests Bakken Pipeline

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 2,000 mile relay run has made its way through Iowa as dozens of Native American youth protest the Bakken Pipeline…

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PHOTO: A new scorecard on the progress of children in Iowa shows the need to create more opportunity for kids of color. Photo credit: Victoria Harjadi.
Giving All Iowa Children Equal Opportunity to Thrive

DES MOINES, Iowa - The face of Iowa is changing, and as the state becomes more diverse, a new report shows, more efforts are needed to make sure all …

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Power Plant Comment Period Begins Today

Tama, IA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources today begins a month-long public comment period on a proposed 649 megawatt coal plant that …

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