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Biden administration's proposed heat rules would protect ID farmworkers; Biden Tells Governors He Needs More Sleep and Less Work at Night; NM wildfires prompt precautions, new food assistance; Advocates for detained immigrants decry the loss of free phone calls.

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President Biden rushes to reassure a weary party and public, Pennsylvania lawmakers want to prevent state-supported schools divesting from Israel and abortion-related ballot measures could be on the ballot in a dozen states.

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A new wildfire map shows where folks are most at risk of losing a home nationwide, rural North Carolina groups promote supportive and affordable housing for those in substance-abuse recovery, and bookmobiles are rolling across rural California.

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Friday, July 5, 2024

Biden administration's proposed heat rules would protect ID farmworkers

The Biden administration is proposing rules to protect workers from extreme heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said its …

  Eric Tegethoff, Producer

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Deforestation remains a concern in the U.S. but success stories are emerging and Minnesota advocates said new achievements bode well for all …

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As the summer sun blazes, especially in the Sunshine State, it is easy to get caught up in the fun and excitement of the season. But according to …

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Groups advocating for people detained in immigration facilities are calling for the reinstatement of a program which allowed 500 free minutes of phone…

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Alabama's universities and community colleges will receive increased funding for 2025. The state's universities are set to get a 7% boost equivalent …


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Data show older voters are an influential demographic in Wyoming elections and a new series of videos asks candidates questions specific to the group…


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New Mexicans affected by recent wildfires and subsequent flooding may be eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutritional Program benefits. The …


Environment   Friday, July 5, 2024

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The effects of climate change often hit Michigan's most vulnerable communities hardest, prompting state environmental organizations to take action…

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Nevada is among a handful of states to add a surcharge to all phone bills intended to help support the state's 988 mental health emergency hotline…

Social Issues   Friday, July 5, 2024

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Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is facing a surge in demand for food assistance, despite the end of the pandemic. The facility serves about 60,000 …

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Environmental groups in Texas are backing a proposed global plastics treaty set to be finalized by the end of the year. The treaty aims to minimize …

Social Issues   Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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Nearly 60% of Nebraska three- and four-year-olds are not enrolled in preschool programs, which are associated with increased success in school and …


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SCOTUS turns down river dredge mining in ID without permit play audio

A decision from the U.S. Supreme Court protects Idaho rivers from what conservation groups say are harmful mining practices. The justices rejected a …

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Social Issues   Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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A University of Nevada-Las Vegas law professor said the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has issued major decisions dramatically …

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A series of free summer camps focused on STEM and other career paths seeks to boost the career goals of youth in the agricultural community of Immokal…

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Local fire crews across Oregon will be working to limit the number of manmade fires in the state on what looks to be the hottest weekend of the year s…

Health and Wellness   Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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Abortion bans and restrictions limit women's participation in the workforce, according to a new analysis that quantifies the negative impacts on …


Environment   Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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A federal court judge in Montana blocked a large project which would have logged or clear-cut more than 10,000 acres of old-growth forest and threaten…


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Pennsylvania's budget is overdue, having missed its Sunday deadline and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is asking state lawmakers and the governor to …

Social Issues   Tuesday, July 2, 2024

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With school cafeterias closed for the summer, community groups and nonprofits are working to ensure that Colorado's one in five children who go …


Social Issues   Tuesday, July 2, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump has taken credit for placing three conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. On Monday, the court awarded him a …

 

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