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Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal officially signed in Doha; Cabinet nominees push deregulation of America's food systems; Ohio Dems encourage community-focused people to run for office; in State of State address, GA Gov. Kemp proposes tax cuts, tort reform.

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Biden highlights the challenges faced reaching a Gaza ceasefire, progressives urge action on the Equal Rights Amendment, the future of TikTok remains up in the air, and plans for protests build ahead of Trump's inauguration.

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"We can't eat gold," warn opponents of a proposed Alaskan gold mine who say salmon will be decimated. Ahead of what could be mass deportations, immigrants get training about their rights. And a national coalition grants money to keep local news afloat.

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AI leader praises MS governor’s push for responsible tech

Mississippi is embracing the future of artificial intelligence with Gov. Tate Reeves' executive order establishing a framework for its responsible …

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During President Joe Biden's final weeks in office, the Interior Department has announced $41 million in support of water resources and ecosystem …

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The future looks promising for green energy and manufacturing in Appalachia, and states like West Virginia are slated to receive around $1 billion in …

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The Ohio Democratic Party is ramping up to get more people thinking about running for statewide offices. The goal is to boost representation in …

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Environment   Friday, January 17, 2025

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A new report contended Alabama needs to invest more in energy efficiency so it can do more to lower power bills and curb the effects of climate change…


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Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his 2025 State of the State address Thursday, emphasizing tax cuts and tort reform as key priorities for Georgia. Kemp …


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New York legislation could help working families in the state cope with rising prices. The Working Families Tax Credit would combine a patchwork of …


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January is National Mentoring Month, and organizations like MENTOR Indiana are making a difference in young lives. MENTOR Indiana is part of the …

Social Issues   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Leaders of California's Jewish and Muslim communities say they're relieved that Israel and Hamas have taken the first steps toward ending their brutal…

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If you are a woman age 50 and older, and you provide care for a parent, a child, a loved one or neighbor, you are invited to sign up for a weekend …

Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Virginians are buying more electric vehicles and need more charging stations but they are not being built across the state equally. House Bill 1791 …

Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Experts agree climate-smart agriculture will be critical in the fight against climate change. But with a divided Congress and no update to the Farm …


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Illinois plans to spend $1.5 billion through 2027 in significant grid investments to help meet the state's ambitious clean-energy goals, with nearly …

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Social Issues   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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After five days of Oregon's largest health-care strike, including the state's first doctors' work stoppage, Providence Health announced it is ready …

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This week, four tribal nations and environmental groups urged the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn the state's approval of Enbridge's Line 5 …

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With just a few days before President Joe Biden leaves office, more than 140 nonprofits are urging him to act on the Equal Rights Amendment. Passed …

Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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The U.S. Forest Service is facing a lawsuit from Montana conservation groups for authorizing a major logging project in a critical wildlife habitat…


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Congressional Republicans are taking a hard look at Medicaid as they pursue spending cuts and a new report shows how the public health program is prev…


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Environment   Friday, January 17, 2025

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Utility providers foresee a big rise in electricity demand which could lead to double-digit rate hikes if it is met with new natural gas-fired power p…

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By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration…


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In Minnesota and Washington, D.C., marches will take place this weekend as President-elect Donald Trump nears the start of his second term. An …

 

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