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House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run high; Rural Alabama faces a dual health, internet crisis; Report: WI youth mental health struggles at all-time high; Homeless advocates say Common Sense Institute report misses the mark.

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Advocates say Republicans' scaled back Medicaid cuts still put too much in jeopardy. President Trump defends getting a luxury jet from Qatar, and frustration grows among museum executives who say White House is trying to erase history.

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Volunteers with AmeriCorps are reeling from near elimination of the 30-year-old program, Head Start has dodged demise but funding cuts are likely, moms are the most vulnerable when extreme weather hits, and in California, bullfrogs await their 15-minutes of fame.

Civic Engagement & Voting

The California Voter Foundation said the most common question they get is,

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

CA lawmakers consider bill to reduce rejection of ballots

During every big election, tens of thousands of California voters make a mistake on their mail-in ballot and often get differing advice on how to fix …

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A global survey of 130,000 people across 125 countries found that 89% say their government should do more to fight climate change. (Adobe Stock)
9 in 10 surveyed in CO, across globe back climate action

Nine in ten people in Colorado and across the globe are worried about climate change and want governments to do something about it, according to a …

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The Indiana Citizen reports Lt. Gov. Beckwith also criticized
'Three-Fifths' comments ignite Indiana controversy

An Indiana debate over history and power is growing. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith recently defended the Three-Fifths Compromise in a social media video…

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Alisa Advani spoke on May 1 to a crowd of hundred of Hoosiers outside the Indiana Statehouse. (Joe Ulery/Public News Service)
IN 50501 movement expands summer protests

Indiana activists with the 50501 movement will hold new protests this summer against the Trump administration. The effort, which stands for "50 …

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Since Seattle's Democracy Voucher program was implemented in 2017, data show campaign donations from large contributions, over $250, have decreased by 93%. (Suriyo/Adobe Stock)
WA voting rights advocates push for democracy vouchers state-wide

Seattle's City Council voted last week to put the city's Democracy Voucher Program on the ballot to be renewed in August and supporters of the program…

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Among the many Montana bills Western Native Voice advocated for this session is one recognizing Indigenous People's Day, in conjunction with Columbus Day. (Kristina Blokhin/Adobe Stock)
Montana-based Native advocacy group opens D.C. office

On the heels of a busy Montana legislative session, the advocacy group Western Native Voice is setting its sights higher and opening a Washington…

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Trump won 82 of Ohio's 88 counties in 2024, including Mahoning and Trumbull, two former Democratic strongholds, highlighting the state's ongoing political realignment. (Adobe Stock)
Power shift: Executive authority and Ohio’s political lean

President Donald Trump has completed his first 100 days in office, and experts are watching how his executive actions may play out in the courts and …

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About 54% of Latino voters in the poll describe the state of the economy as
Trump's first 100 days spark 'concern' among NV Latino voters

A new bipartisan poll looks at how Latino voters in Nevada are feeling about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office - and pollsters describ…

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Almost 60% of those polled say they
Poll: AZ Latino voters 'discouraged' after Trump's first 100 days

A new bipartisan poll looks at how Latino voters in Arizona are feeling about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office - and pollsters descri…

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A peaceful May Day demonstration will start at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, and end at the Sandra Day O'Connor U.S. Courthouse. (Leonid Andronov/Adobe Stock)
'May Day' AZ protesters rally against Trump administration

Many Arizonans plan to show up at the State Capitol on Thursday, May Day, to protest potential cuts to safety net programs and advocate for public …

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Wyoming teachers, firefighters and postal workers are some of the groups expected at the May Day rally Thursday in Casper. (Adobe Stock)
Wyoming teachers, workers gather in Casper for May Day

Wyoming labor unions will gather Thursday in Casper in honor of May Day, a holiday celebrated in 80 countries commemorating the labor movement and …

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Since 2020, Nevada legislators have increased access to the state's Effective Absentee System for Elections. It is now open for Nevada residents with disabilities and tribal voters who live on a colony or reservation in Nevada. (Aliaksandr Marko/Adobe Stock)
NV considers expanding internet voting, election expert says 'bad idea'

Nevadans do a lot online, from paying bills to shopping and even voting. Senate Bill 74, which would require the Secretary of State to allow …

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