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IL residents urged to know their rights ahead of voting; PA needs over 45,000 poll workers for upcoming elections; Plans to execute Robert Roberson paused after judge approves restraining order just 90 minutes before his scheduled execution; Childhood poverty high in Mississippi, but experts know how to fix it.

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Longtime GOP members are supporting Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Israel has killed the top Hamas leader in Gaza. And farmers debate how the election could impact agriculture.

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New rural hospitals are becoming a reality in Wyoming and Kansas, a person who once served time in San Quentin has launched a media project at California prisons, and a Colorado church is having a 'Rocky Mountain High.'

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TN expands SNAP assistance to residents post-Helene

Tennessee has expanded food assistance for Northeast Tennessee residents still cleaning up after Hurricane Helene. What's known as the Disaster …

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For now, the Environmental Protection Agency can move forward with plans to establish new, federal carbon pollution standards for power plants…

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October is National Seafood Month and the fish on your plate might not be coming from where you think. The U.S. imports 90% of the seafood it …

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Election Day is less than three weeks away and while the focus for most people is on casting their ballot, Pennsylvania also needs a lot more poll …

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Social Issues   Thursday, October 17, 2024

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October is Long-Term Care Planning Month, and a few tips can help people when talking with their loved ones about this topic. Conversations about …


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A new arts event, "Art of Democracy: Resiliency Impacted," is showcasing regional artists' work on democracy as the presidential election nears…


Health and Wellness   Thursday, October 17, 2024

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By Tony Leys for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Big Sky Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collabor…


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An annual report shows Minnesota now tops 62,000 clean-energy jobs, a new state record. Federal and state policies are fueling growth. However…

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One in three Americans indicates they're living paycheck-to-paycheck, and that includes many artists. A Minnesota organization is expanding its …

Social Issues   Friday, October 18, 2024

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A new report offers some solutions for at least 119,000 young people in Connecticut who are described as being "disconnected" from work or school…

Environment   Friday, October 18, 2024

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By Rebecca Randall for Earthbeat.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Servi…

Environment   Friday, October 18, 2024

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By Rebecca Randall for Sojourners.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Missouri News Service for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Servi…


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New report: Indiana courts face mental health crisis play audio

Loretta Rush, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, has released the 2023-24 annual report for the state's courts. The report shows Indiana's …

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Artificial intelligence is changing how people learn and work, and universities in North Carolina and across the country are racing to keep up…

Social Issues   Friday, October 18, 2024

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This year's Election Day will be one of the most closely watched in history, and one concern of Illinois election officials is safety at polling …

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Environment   Thursday, October 17, 2024

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By Michaela Haas for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalis…

Social Issues   Thursday, October 17, 2024

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Reports of intimidating text messages targeting Wisconsin college students and recent graduates are prompting more voting-rights outreach to young vot…


Social Issues   Thursday, October 17, 2024

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Survivors of crime are speaking out against Proposition 36, which goes before California voters in November. The ballot measure would increase …


Environment   Thursday, October 17, 2024

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Health and Wellness   Thursday, October 17, 2024

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals are urging women to get screened at earlier ages than previously suggested…

Environment   Thursday, October 17, 2024

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By Caroline Preston for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-…


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The sale of Ohio's Gavin coal-fired power plant is sparking uncertainty among residents and energy experts alike. The plant, which has been one of …

 

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