Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at 100 years of age, had a huge effect on the Golden State far beyond his presidency…
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
With the Montana Legislature scheduled to gavel in next week, conservation leaders are looking ahead at ways to protect the state's public lands…
Monday, December 30, 2024
As the world reflects on the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, the Reverend Mashaun D. Simon sees a man whose ministry and …
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The National Retail Federation said people have spent nearly $989 billion this year on holiday shopping but not everyone takes the time to make sure w…
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Postmaster General has proposed reduced delivery days and other changes starting next year which could particularly affect rural New Hampshire…
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
With 2025 at hand, Minnesotans might be mapping out the concerts they want to attend or things they want to buy in the new year but the presence of …
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
By Kyle Smedley for the Ball State Daily News .Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Ball State Daily News-Free Pr…
Nearly a dozen changes could be made to the Kentucky Community and Technical College system, under Senate Joint Resolution 179, passed by lawmakers …
Recent changes to Florida's education laws have removed information on consent, contraceptives and prenatal development from many health lessons at …
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
One New Yorker is redoubling efforts to get a pardon from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Pascal "Shakoure" Charpentier has called New York his home for 52 years …
With 2025 almost here, organizations assisting Minnesota's Latino populations say they're laser focused on a couple of areas - mental health-care …
This holiday season, a nonprofit campaign is asking Americans to write holiday cards to welcome newly arrived refugee families. The 10th annual …
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
In January, low-wage workers in Tennessee will be missing out on pay hikes seen in 23 other states.
In the new year, the minimum wage will reach or …
Monday, December 30, 2024
Massachusetts unions and worker-owned cooperatives are joining forces to help tackle the state's historic wealth gap.
Census data show just a …
Monday, December 30, 2024
When the calendar flips to January, a number of states will increase their minimum wage levels - but just like recent years, North Dakota won't be …
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Funding for the Indian Health Service has increased over the past decade but the agency remains underfunded, which affects both the health and …
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servic…
Arizona State University has developed a new tool that they hope will help researchers analyze connections between illnesses and health determinants w…
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
With 2025 almost here, Connecticut organizations are preparing for the next legislative session.
The 2025 session will not be as short as the one in …
Monday, December 30, 2024
As winter sets in for Pennsylvania, it is crucial to be cautious of fall hazards, especially for seniors.
The Centers for Disease Control and …
More middle-aged and older South Dakotans had financial concerns this year, especially around health care, according to a new survey. Advocates for …
Monday, December 30, 2024
If you have any unpaid traffic or parking tickets, the latest report on Wisconsin's municipal courts said in some areas, you could go to jail if you …
In one of his final acts in the White House, President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 people with federal death-row convictions to life …
In one of his final acts in the White House, President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 people with federal death row convictions to life …
Monday, December 30, 2024
New funding is making it easier than ever for Oregon farmers to become certified organic.
To achieve certification, farmers must go three years …
Monday, December 30, 2024
A Detroit nonprofit said it is helping people in the city reclaim control over the food they eat from where it is grown to where they buy it…
Hunger is an issue for many students on Washington state's postsecondary campuses this holiday season. A survey of nearly 10,000 students in …
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Monday, December 30, 2024
A new report finds Maryland has seen a small decline in the number of newspapers in the state this year.
The report is from the Northwestern …
In the last days of President Joe Biden's term, senators are tackling some of their highest priorities, like confirming judges. But that may also …
Digital technology is replacing traditional news sources, the daily or weekly community newspaper and fewer publications mean more news deserts…
CORRECTION: The number of reports to Virginia Child Protective Services that are found to include abuse or neglect is just under 3,000. An earlier …
A Missouri-based therapy dog has an inspiring journey that began as a homeless stray on the streets of Los Angeles. Olive, a ten-pound poodle mix…
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 …
By Anya Petrone Slepyan for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for New Mexico News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Co…
By Dwight Adams for Mirror Indy.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Mirror Indy-Free Press Indiana-Public News S…
Construction will begin early next year on new affordable housing dedicated to low-income Oregon farmworkers. This project is the latest by the …
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California has more than 60,000 children in the foster care system and about 7,000 in extended care up to age 21 but many do not receive all the servi…
By Melea VanOstrand for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Servi…
This month marks the 25th anniversary of a federal law designed to give states flexibility in helping older kids transition out of foster care…
A new report found Connecticut's fiscal controls on the state budget restrict long-term growth. The controls were introduced during the 2018 budget …
The Internal Revenue Service will be in the crosshairs in the second Trump administration, as the president-elect's recently announced choice to run …
The word "fraud" is likely to circulate in the upcoming Minnesota legislative session. One political expert said state agencies are being targeted …
As the new year approaches, people often make resolutions to donate money to a charity. Donating one's time as a volunteer is an option that …
By Ysabelle Kempe for Smart Cities Dive.Broadcast version by Zamone Perez for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
North Carolina nonprofits are increasing their reach and enhancing services with nearly $1 million in grant funding provided this year by the Coastal …
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Cities and states, including Mississippi, are grappling with rising homelessness. In Mississippi, 982 people experience homelessness daily…
La Niña is bringing a cooler, wetter winter to Oregon and likely driving up heating bills as systems work harder. This is the third year of …
Temperatures are dropping in the Commonwealth and community action agencies said help is available for those struggling to pay their heating bills…
A North Carolina city is part of a national program aimed at diversifying early childhood education. The Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of …
Alabama is part of a national program aimed at diversifying early childhood education. The Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of Family Child …
New York families are still dealing with child care barriers despite improvements. A new report found more than half the state is a child care …
Nearly 2,000 South Dakota juveniles were successfully diverted from the state's court system this year, according to a new report. A 2024 law has …
When a 6-year-old girl in Florida had a temper tantrum in class, it seemed like a typical childhood moment. But instead of calming the situation…
Wyoming has the nation's highest rate of juvenile incarceration, and is one of only two states refusing federal funds to help. In 2021, nearly 270 …
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The Nebraska Legislature kicks off its new session a few weeks from today and issues related to gender identity are likely to be part of the mix…
Inauguration Day is still five weeks away and gay married couples are already watching for signs conservative lawmakers and the courts may attempt to …
By Andrew Tobias for Signal Cleveland.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Signal Ohio-Public News Service …
A former White House cyber-security expert is warning of potential cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. Former Principal Deputy National Cyber …
President-elect Donald Trump has named Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., as his nominee for Secretary of State, prompting experts to assess Rubio's …
As college anti-war protests enter a second school year, students are maintaining pressure on administrators to cut all financial ties with the …
More than 2,400 women will serve in state legislatures across the U.S. in 2025. That's a new record, according to the Center for American Women and …
Ohio is seeing big gains in women's representation at the Statehouse, with the General Assembly poised to welcome seven additional women lawmakers in …
More than 2,400 women will serve in state legislatures in 2025, a record, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers …
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Worker-owned cannabis cooperatives in Rhode Island are striving to help those affected by the war on drugs. State law mandates at least six retail …
By Dakarai Turner for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service…
By Frank Jossi for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pub…
Today is International Human Rights Day, and much attention has been paid to North Dakota's growing refugee population and an assistance group …
Ohio voters are facing significant challenges at the ballot box, with some groups expressing concerns over voter roll purges and gerrymandering …
Through this Saturday, Minnesota is recognizing Workplace Rights Week. From COVID precautions to emerging technology, labor voices said there is key …
The issue of transgender rights is back in the news after a recent Supreme Court hearing and Donald Trump's reelection as president returns legal and …
On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump called on the U.S. Senate to stop confirming President Joe Biden's nominees to federal judgeships, even as …
A North Carolina group is launching a new campaign to emphasize the importance of investing in people behind bars, so they'll have a better chance …
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Nearly 40% of guns used in Oregon homicides are illegally trafficked through legal gun dealers and another 30% are stolen from them, according to new …
Gun violence has long been a pressing issue in Alabama, and the recent tragic shooting at Tuskegee University has reignited urgent calls for action…
A new arts event, "Art of Democracy: Resiliency Impacted," is showcasing regional artists' work on democracy as the presidential election nears…
South Dakotans passed Amendment F on Election Day, opening the door to impose work requirements on people who qualify for expanded Medicaid benefits…
A new report from the Headwaters Foundation in Montana showed at least half the people who receive public assistance are only enrolled for one year…
A new report showed more than 100,000 eligible Virginians 65 and older are not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With …
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servic…
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Prairie News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboratio…
Book bans are on the rise in Maryland, according to a new report from PEN America. The nonprofit that tracks issues of free expression says …
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At Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will see relatives who may be on the other side of the political divide for the first time since the election …
It is National Adoption Month and according to the Dave Thomas Foundation of Adoption, Michigan has about 10,000 children in foster care. Two years …
November is National Adoption Month and one Oregon nonprofit is making space for Black and Indigenous adoptees to share their stories. Although most …
The holiday season is here and households in North Dakota and elsewhere might encounter sensitive conversations about lending money to a loved one in …
An event in Phoenix today will celebrate and highlight the power of collective giving in the Grand Canyon State. Ilyasah N. Shabazz, senior …
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Century 21 had raised more than $30 million. The correct amount is more than $3…
Ohio's U.S. Senate race between the incumbent, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Republican Bernie Moreno has become one of the most expensive in …
Election Day is inching closer and the battleground state of Wisconsin will see more visits from the two main party presidential campaigns. It was …
As cryptocurrency becomes more prevalent, it's also making its way into the political arena. With millions of dollars being funneled into campaigns …
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Halloween is a busy time of year for some of Wyoming's historical sites, where staff throw thematic events to help fund programming for the rest of …
Summerlike temperatures are still around but winter is lurking and Minnesotans will soon have to crank up their thermostats. Now, there is outreach …
Over the weekend, Hispanic Heritage Month got underway. In Minnesota, people are recognizing the diversity within these populations, as well as …
This Saturday marks the International Day of Peace and the advocacy group Nonviolent Peaceforce is kicking off a series of family-friendly events in M…
Massachusetts peace activists will join the tens of thousands of protesters expected at this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago…
This week, protesters could outnumber delegates at the Democratic National Convention starting today in Chicago. The demonstrators will include tens …
CLARIFICATION: The term "death rates" has been replaced with "number of deaths" to more accurately describe this measure. And Ms. Butler is a co-…
A version of this report originally appeared on The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Arkansas News Service for the Public News Servic…
A new report found Texas likely undercounted the number of people who actually live in the state when gathering information for the 2020 census…
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