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Dow soars 1,000 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs; Alabama lawmakers send grocery tax cut bill to governor; Probation, supervision after incarceration comes with a catch in NC; How immigrants can protect themselves and their data at the border.

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The Pentagon begins removing transgender troops as legal battles continue. Congress works to fix a SNAP job-training penalty. Advocates raise concerns over immigrant data searches, and U.S. officials report progress in trade talks with China.

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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.

Gun Violence Prevention

In a North Minneapolis strip mall, Nonviolent Peaceforce recently opened a community space to work with youth to prevent violence. Officials worry about keeping it open after a key federal grant was cut without warning. (Photo courtesy Nonviolent Peaceforce)
Federal cuts bring abrupt halt to community peacebuilding in Minneapolis

Violence prevention groups said building trust in vulnerable neighborhoods is key to their success but a global humanitarian organization worries abou…

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Florida State University, where a gunman killed two people last Thursday, experienced another shooting more than a decade ago that left three people injured. (ernie114/Pixabay)
Students, lawmakers clash over gun violence response after FSU shooting

Florida State University students joined survivors of past mass shootings at the state Capitol this week, demanding that Gov. Ron DeSantis veto a …

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Around 89% of voters think background checks should be required for all gun sales, including 88% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats, according to Giffords. (Adobe Stock)
NV lawmakers make case for gun legislation, face challenges

Several pieces of Democrat-backed gun legislation have been heard by Nevada's Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees but not without opposition from…

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State law specifies the governor may remove any member of the Prisoner Review Board at any time for incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance or inability to serve. (Illinois Prisoner Review Board in 2024, In Their Hands)
Film highlights reform need of IL’s parole system through one man’s fight

An Illinois documentary takes a deep dive into the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and the politics that influence its decision-making through one man'…

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About six in 10 Americans say it is too easy to legally obtain a gun in this country, according to the Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock)
NV assemblywoman optimistic about gun-control legislation

Nevada's Democratic lawmakers are trying again to advance gun-control legislation, including measures to ban firearms from election sites and …

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In the short time that AllHealth Network's Violence Prevention Team has been at work, it has investigated and intervened in ten reported cases, and has seen an increase in referrals and requests for trainings. (Adobe Stock)
Trainings help communities recognize signs of potential targeted violence

The U.S. had more than 500 mass shootings last year, and a new program launched in Denver hopes to prevent targeted violence before it happens…

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In 2023, suicides accounted for 55% of gun-related deaths in the United States, the highest percentage recorded since at least 1979. (Adobe Stock)
AL Senate advances bill to help veterans facing mental health struggles

The Alabama Senate has passed a bill which would give gun owners struggling with mental health challenges the option to voluntarily surrender their fi…

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Columbus police reported more than 800 felony domestic-violence incidents in the city last year. (Pascal Huot/Adobe Stock)
Ohio's domestic-violence advocates struggle amid DeWine's proposed budget

Gov. Mike DeWine's recently released biennial budget keeps funding for domestic violence services at $20 million, maintaining the same level as the …

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Adverse childhood experiences may cause an increase in gun crimes by when children reach adulthood. In 2022, Iowa reported 367 gun deaths, including 65 homicides and 288 suicides. (Adobe Stock)
Traumatized Iowa kids commit more gun crimes as adults

New research by social scientists showed children who suffer traumatic experiences growing up are more likely to use firearms defensively as adults…

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In Alabama, an average of 110 children and teens lose their lives to gun violence each year, 61% to homicide and 30% to suicide. Nationally, gun deaths among youth follow a similar trend, with 62% classified as homicides and 33% as suicides. (Adobe Stock)
AL lawmakers urged to prioritize children's health, safety

As Alabama's legislative session kicks off, one advocacy group is calling for urgent action to protect children's health and safety. VOICES for …

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Federal data show New Mexico has the third-highest property crime rate in the United States. (Nats/Adobe Stock-AI enhanced)
Governor urges NM lawmakers to address crime

Reducing crime and improving public safety are among this year's priorities for New Mexico's governor, who has called the state's crime rate "out of …

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Moore says we should not make peace with the moral or fiscal cost of not addressing gun violence as a public health issue. A single homicide in Wisconsin costs taxpayers $2 million per incident and a single non-fatal shooting costs $644,000. (Adobe Stock)
Experts hope WI’s first state violence prevention office will save lives

Support for Governor Tony Evers's first statewide Office of Violence Prevention is gaining momentum, as some safety experts and advocates say they're …

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