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Trump administration will offer all 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign; IN pushes notification law for immigration arrests; CO lawmakers stand up for immigrants; Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos; NY & US face high costs if proposed Trump tariffs take effect.

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Democrats say Trump's order to freeze federal loans and grants puts American lives at risk, Republicans support conditioning California disaster aid to voter ID, and critics say tax credits for private school donations undermine public education.

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Alaskans slither out of the winter blues at the Cordova Iceworm Festival, Trump's energy plans will impact rural folks, legislation in Virginia aims to ensure rural communities have EV charging stations, and BIPOC women retreat to a retreat.

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In 2023, Roadrunner Food Bank distributed more than 46 million pounds of food to communities in New Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Roadrunner)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

NM's 'Souper Bowl' returns to raise money for neighbors in need

The Chiefs are back in this year's Super Bowl but first, the chefs are back for Albuquerque's annual "Souper Bowl." Roadrunner Food Bank will open …

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Numerous studies have found a link between exposure to long-term air pollution and a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (24Novembers/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Wayne State study links type 2 diabetes and air pollution

A new study from Wayne State University showed breathing in air pollution, especially benzene, can raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes…

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Rural communities, low-income people and BIPOC people have the least access to health care in Arkansas. (onephoto/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Work requirements could be coming for AR Medicaid recipients

Changes could be coming for Arkansans who are on Medicaid. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is proposing to add work requirements for some Medicaid …

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The National Association of School Psychologists and other organizations have declared a national youth mental health emergency, with Florida's trends reflecting the broader crisis. (sasint/Pixabay)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Florida schools struggle to fund mental health services amid growing demand

With Florida facing a youth mental health crisis, outdated Medicaid reimbursement policies are leaving schools struggling to meet growing demands…

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Panelists at the 9th annual NC BREATHE Conference explored issues like hazardous environmental toxins and the climate crisis. (CleanAIRE NC)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Report explores environmental health issues, solutions in NC

A new report highlights steps North Carolina can take as it faces pressing environmental health issues. The report lays out conclusions from the 9th …

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In 2022, 393 people were hospitalized after consuming baked goods containing tara flour, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared unsafe in 2024, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 27, 2025

Montana bill seeks state panel on food safety

Research shows toxic additives have been overlooked in the U.S. food supply, though the federal Food and Drug Administration is charged with …

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The CDC says guns are the leading cause of death for American children. That fact has kept calls for restricting firearms and gun safety as major rallying cries for advocacy groups. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 27, 2025

Under Trump, how will gun violence prevention fare?

President Donald Trump has been busy signing executive orders since his inauguration. Gun violence prevention advocates in Minnesota hope he isn't …

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A report by a company that offers AI assistance in building resumes, says 28% of workers have left a job due to stress or burnout. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 27, 2025

Study reveals heavy workloads can affect IN employee mental health

New research is finding extra responsibilities at work can take a heavy toll. A report from Scripps Health shows a link between mental health …

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The average Colorado feedlot now holds 13,000 cattle. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 27, 2025

Map spotlights drinking water risks of CO factory farms

Some one million cattle confined in Colorado factory feedlots produce 24 billion pounds of manure each year. That's four times the amount of feces …

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The COVID-19 pandemic increased backlogs in nursing home inspections and created further staffing shortages, according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 27, 2025

Assisted living facility oversight major focus for MD senior advocates

A number of bills in the Maryland legislature are looking to increase the quality and accountability of the state's nursing homes and assisted living …

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An estimated one in five parents of children under 18 in the U.S. experienced mental illness in the past year. (grooveriderz/Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 27, 2025

New parenting skills app helps rural OR families

Researchers at the University of Oregon say a new online parenting skills program has helped improve mental health for rural Oregon families…

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A Virginia Healthcare Association survey found that burnout and stress are major reasons for staff members leaving their jobs. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, January 27, 2025

Nursing home staffing shortages key focus for VA senior advocates

What is the quality of Virginia's nursing homes? If you ask one advocate, he says "bad." Jared Calfee, state advocacy director for AARP Virginia…

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