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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.

SD: Gun Violence Prevention

South Dakota has more than sixty PTA chapters throughout the state, with nearly 4,000 members. (ccccptas.org)
South Dakota PTA: Arts and Advocacy for Children

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The National Parent Teacher Association is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its student art awards program, known as …

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Of countries with at least 10 million people, only Yemen has more mass shootings per capita than the United States. (momsdemandaction.org)
"Moms Demand Action" Sees Surge of Gun-Control Supporters

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Standing room only is now the norm at meetings for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, following the school …

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As part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day some South Dakotans are wearing orange to honor those who've died from gun violence. (Morguefile)
Wearing Orange in South Dakota to Honor Gun Violence Victims

PIERRE, S.D. – As gun related violence continues to be a problem in South Dakota and across the country, local gun control advocates are …

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Study Warned of Flu Outbreak

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports the hybrid H1N1 influenza virus, known as the swine flu, hasn't been found in …

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Tragic Numbers: Child Gun Deaths Up Nationally and in South Dakota

Washington, D.C. – More than 3,000 children and teens nationwide died from firearms in 2005, marking the first increase since 1994. That's the …

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