Media Reform
AR seniors to benefit from Medicare prescription drug cap
Arkansans who are on Medicare will see big savings next year thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act will cap prescription drug costs…
Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors
Tensions are rising in Springfield, Ohio, as controversial claims from Sen. J.D. Vance about migrants in the area have garnered national attention…
Federal lawmakers tackle AI-generated ‘deepfakes’ as election nears
Newly introduced federal legislation aims to protect voters from the growing threat of political ads generated by artificial intelligence. …
New Indiana law: Protection for minors or privacy invasion?
A controversial new law is set to take effect next week, requiring Hoosiers to upload sensitive documents, including driver's licenses and Social …
Groups debunk claims of 'skyrocketing' numbers of non-citizen voters
After a recent flurry of claims that Democrats are allowing immigrants into the country illegally in order to register them to vote in the upcoming U.…
KY to use $12M to boost internet access in underserved communities
Kentucky is set to spend $12 million over the next three years to boost internet access in communities across the state. The funding will go toward …
Kids Count Data Book shows some improvement for TN children
Tennessee ranks in the middle among states for the well-being of its children, at 36th overall in the new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…
Journalists, advocates challenge Missouri's new redaction rules
The Missouri Broadcasters Association is among the parties filing a lawsuit, claiming a state law that requires extensive redactions in court …
Survey: 70% of parents report concern over child’s mental health
Across the nation, 70% of parents say they're now more concerned about their child's mental health than physical health, according to a new survey by …
Parents press for online child safety reforms amid Congressional reform
Massachusetts parents of children harmed by social media platforms are calling on Congress to advance the bipartisan "Kids Online Safety Act." The bi…
Measuring long-term impact of Simpson trial on media literacy
O.J. Simpson's death has the nation looking back on the infamous murder trial that resulted in his acquittal. Experts say one of the lasting impacts …
NY senior advocates see advantages to dual-use special needs plans
Senior and older adult advocates in New York find certain healthcare plans are helping people get the best bang for their buck. Dual-eligible …