Livable Wages/Working Families
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
KY Community and Technical College System plans major changes
Nearly a dozen changes could be made to the Kentucky Community and Technical College system, under Senate Joint Resolution 179, passed by lawmakers …
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Missourians reminded of final weeks to secure health coverage
We're entering the last few weeks of open enrollment, and Missourians are being reminded to secure health coverage before it's too late. The …
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Has Ohio lost its battleground state status?
By Vanessa Davidson / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. “As Ohio …
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Report: Tax credits shrink poverty for NM's kids, families
Child tax credits offer a financial lifeline to parents and can lift children out of poverty, according to a report from New Mexico's Voices for …
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
PA postal union concerned new changes will slow, delay holiday mail
Pennsylvanians mailing holiday cards and gifts may face delays due to proposed postal changes. The Postal Service costs-cutting plans include …
Monday, December 23, 2024
NH farmers brace for Trump tariffs as farm income declines
New Hampshire's farming community is bracing for potential fallout from President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. Agricultural goods were a …
Monday, December 23, 2024
Following the TX model: Cities craft plans to protect tenants from extreme heat
By Ysabelle Kempe for Smart Cities Dive.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public N…
Monday, December 23, 2024
USPS warns AR residents to be aware of 'smishing' scams
Many folks are still expecting holiday packages this week, and the United States Postal Service is warning customers not to fall for what are known …
Monday, December 23, 2024
A giant policy question mark lies before smaller, independent farms
From declining commodity prices to unpredictable weather, American farmers are at a crossroads - especially smaller operations. And they're …
Monday, December 23, 2024
KY public schools: Large employers who help meet community needs
On the heels of voters' overwhelming rejection of Amendment 2 in November, Kentucky public school employees are urging lawmakers to double down on …
An Eau Claire small business braces for Trump tariffs
As the new year quickly approaches, Wisconsin business owners and shoppers alike are bracing for the prospect of tariffs from a new administration …
TX group works to give Latinos seat at table in fight against methane
Members of the environmental nonprofit GreenLatinos are involved in a push to get more Latinos across Texas involved in the fight against methane gas…