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Judge pauses deadline for federal workers to accept Trump's resignation offer; CA state lawmakers take action to enact safeguards against federal immigration enforcement; Study shows air quality disparities from industrial ag in NC.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi strikes a Trump tone at the Justice Department, federal workers get more time to consider buyouts, and an unclassified email request from the White House worries CIA vets.

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During Black History Month, a new book shares how a unique partnership built 5,000 schools for Black students, anti-hunger advocates say ag communities would benefit from an expanded SNAP program, and Americans have $90 billion in unpaid medical bills.

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

OH group wants federal accountability for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction

Legal action continues in efforts at cleaning up a portion of Ohio's waterways. The Ohio EPA has been added as a defendant, along with the U.S. EPA…

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In rural states such as South and North Dakota and large urban centers around the U.S., protests were held Wednesday amid fears about the first wave …

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New research by social scientists showed children who suffer traumatic experiences growing up are more likely to use firearms defensively as adults…

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The number of registered electric vehicles in Indiana rose from 13,000 in 2023 to nearly 15,000 in 2024. However, plans to install more EV chargers …

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Social Issues   Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Idaho lawmakers have introduced a slate of bills which would put up greater hurdles for passing voter-initiated ballot measures. Legislation this …


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Economists warn affordable housing is harder to come by in North Dakota, putting more people at risk of not having a roof over their heads but some …


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Recent editorials in The New York Times and Washington Post defending factory farms make one critical mistake, according to environmental advocates: …


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The final deadline is approaching for members of the Texas Legislature to decide on participating in the Summer EBT program, which provides grocery …

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The Nevada Legislature has kicked off this week and progressive groups are sharing their top priorities. Many are asking Gov. Joe Lombardo to work …

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Mississippi families struggling with food insecurity are bracing for another difficult summer after state officials declined millions in federal fundi…

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Some experts predict arable land per person will shrink by two-thirds by 2050. To combat it, Michigan students are being trained in "smart" …

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A new study by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality found nitrate levels have continued to rise across the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater …


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Colorado lawmakers are working to ensure all Coloradans with health coverage for ambulance services are not hit with surprise bills or charged higher …

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Environment   Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Conservation groups in Maine are calling on the state's congressional delegation to protect federal funding for clean energy technologies. A new …

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Atlantic menhaden weigh less than a pound and measure little more than a foot long but the small fish has big consequences for the Chesapeake Bay ecos…

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On the heels of a regulatory victory, utilities and various energy groups in Minnesota are expressing more optimism about the region's power grid - …

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New legislation in Olympia aims to ease the burden of skyrocketing rental rates by limiting yearly rent increases to 7%. Chris Walker lives in a …


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A bill introduced by Kentucky lawmakers would increase alternatives to prison or jail for parents convicted of nonviolent offenses. Most of the …


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A new report showed a growing problem of harmful pesticides in Connecticut waterways. The University of Connecticut study analyzed 20 years of data…

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More than 60 counties in Pennsylvania have a shortage of public defenders for low-income residents who need these services. This Friday in …


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Child care is expensive and in high demand but groups in Montana are taking creative approaches to help. Child care services in Montana currently …

 

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