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Trump set to sign executive order 'shuttering the Education Department' as Colorado takes him to court over efforts to abolish it; Arizona rallies protest possible U.S. Postal Service 'reforms;' Audit shows Allegheny County public defenders overwhelmed with caseloads.

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White House attacks the judge who moved to block deportation of Venezuelans. Ukrainian President agrees to a limited ceasefire. And advocates say closing CFPB would put consumers on the hook for 'junk' charges and predatory fees.

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Cuts to Medicaid and frozen funding for broadband are both likely to have a negative impact on rural healthcare, which is already struggling. Plus, lawsuits over the mass firing of federal workers have huge implications for public lands.

Polling from the Pew Research Center found 72% of Americans have a favorable view of the postal service. (tomalu/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
A National Day of Action is being held at post offices around the country today, including Albuquerque, amid looming cuts proposed by Postmaster …

As part of the ongoing "Delivering for America" initiative, the Postal Service has cut $1.8 billion in yearly transportation expenses by streamlining networks and optimizing air and surface logistics. (Eqroy/AdobeStock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Tennessee Postal workers are protesting and mobilizing against the threat of postal privatization, which they said could lead to higher costs…

Postal workers will carry signs saying "U.S. Mail, not for sale" at protests across the nation on Thursday. (APWU)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Postal workers are expected to protest in more than a dozen locations up and down California tomorrow, from Redding to Chula Vista. The motto for …

PoliChic Engagement Fund says it's critical Texans make sure lawmakers are voting in their public interest. (JHVEPhoto/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Many Texans feel strongly, one way or another, about the proposed school voucher bill before state lawmakers. Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a plan to …

"These are vital services to protect American voters and their rights," said Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. "We need to see a plan about how you (President Donald Trump) intend to continue these services." (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State, said he was not shocked but disappointed when he found out the Trump administration had cut funding for …

Senate Bill 10 is expected to receive edits and a committee vote next week. If approved, it will move to the full House for consideration. (Adobe stock)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Indiana lawmakers are considering a plan to block college students from using school-issued IDs to vote. Sen. Blake Doriot, R-Goshen, said it will …

Ohio Senate Bill 1 would require all students to complete a three-credit-hour American history course. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Debates over academic freedom and diversity initiatives have intensified nationally and in Ohio. Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher …

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., came to Memphis, Tenn., to support the sanitation workers' strike on April 3, 1968, the day before his assassination. (Gerald Zaffuts/Adobe Stock)
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In Tennessee and nationwide, communities are celebrating Black History Month, recognizing the contributions and achievements of African Americans to …

Rosenwald Schools served rural Black communities across 15 southern states, from Maryland to Texas. (Adobe Stock/AI)
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By Kim Kobersmith for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for South Carolina News Service for the Daily Yonder-Public News Service Coll…

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The U.S. Postal Service provides critical services to many communities, such as delivering election ballots, medicine, taxes, government distributions and notices. (Colleen Michaels/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Rallies in Las Vegas, Reno and Carson City are taking place today opposing the Trump administration's potential decision to privatize the U.S…

Experts advised neighbors to work together to reduce the risk of fire racing across the block or through the neighborhood. (Brian/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
As Los Angeles starts to recover from the firestorm, people are looking for ways to harden their homes against future mega-blazes. Experts said the …

Privatization of the USPS requires a Congressional Act that is signed into law by the President. (Matt Gush / Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Rallies in Tucson and Phoenix are taking place today opposing the Trump administration's potential decision to privatize the U.S. Postal Service…

Beginning in 2024, the Allegheny County Public Defender's office uses 175% of the Federal Poverty guidelines as income requirements for its clients. (Gorodenkoff/AdobeStock
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
An audit by Allegheny County reveals most public defenders face excessive caseloads and a lack of resources, putting clients at a disadvantage…

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)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
An Illinois documentary takes a deep dive into the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and the politics that influence its decision-making through one man'…

In West Virginia, 11,000 people are incarcerated and another 9,200 are on probation or parole, according to data from the Prison Policy Initiative. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Monday, March 17, 2025
West Virginia is among just ten states whose prison population declined between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from the Prison Policy …

The U.S. Department of Education's civil rights office is charged with protecting students from discrimination and sexual assault and making sure all Americans have equal access to education. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
As the Trump administration makes good on promises to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, educators and parents are raising concerns about the …

A Lumina Foundation report ranks Wyoming 38th in the U.S. for the ratio of its workforce that has a post-high school credential and is making a "benchmark" salary, or 15% more than the national median.  (Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
The number of working-age Wyoming adults with college degrees or valuable credentials increased by over 18% between 2009 and 2023, according to …

Gov. Josh Shapiro's new budget proposal boosts special education funding by $40 million, raising the total to over $1.5 billion to support high-quality services for students with disabilities and special needs. (nimito/AdobeStock)
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Trump administration's effort to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education is facing strong opposition from the Pennsylvania State Education …

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Housing industry voices say actions by the Trump administration, from cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to prolonged tariff hikes, could hinder efforts to build more affordable units. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Industry groups say Minnesota is short more than 100,000 affordable-housing units to meet demand, and project leaders have said the Trump …

Mold produces allergens, which are substances that can cause allergic reactions, irritants and in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. (Adobe Stock)
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Backers of legislation in Nevada said it would bring more balance to landlord-tenant relationships and help ensure rental homes are safe to live in…

In Pennsylvania over the past two years, tax credits have helped launch construction on 2,000 new homes and apartments, and facilitated repairs for an additional 3,200 housing units. (Tupungato/Adobe Stock)
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Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget includes a $50 million investment for repairs to older homes. A grassroots group supports the idea but said the dollar …

A proposed $12 billion in cuts to federal school meal funding could impact 75 Montana schools serving more than 10,000 students. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Children's advocates are crying foul after House Republicans called for $12 billion in cuts to school meal programs, including the Community …

Research shows there is a direct correlation between unstable housing and food insecurity. (FamilyWorks Food Bank)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
While affordable housing advocates across the state have been cheering on Washington's rent stabilization bill in Olympia, so have organizations …

Some 557 Colorado schools serving more than 206,293 students are projected to be affected by a proposed $12 billion in cuts to federal school meal funding. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Children's advocates are crying foul after House Republicans called for $12 billion in cuts to school meal programs, including the Community …

Rural residents depend on the U.S. Postal Service for deliveries of medications, bills and other critical items. Service reductions could hinder access to necessities. (MargJohnsonVA/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Under the theme. "U.S. Mail, Not for Sale," Missouri postal workers are joining thousands nationwide, rallying to protect union jobs and oppose …

Lawmakers remain divided on how to address the U.S. Postal Service's financial crisis, with some advocating for government aid and others pushing for structural reforms. (Red Lemon/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Today, Michigan postal workers join colleagues nationwide, rallying to protect union jobs, and oppose postal privatization. With the theme "U.S. Mail…

The U.S. Postal Service is a self-funded independent agency, delivering mail to nearly every address in the nation. (Adobe Stock) The U.S. Postal Service is a self-funded independent agency that delivers mail to nearly every address in the nation. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Postal workers and supporters across Mississippi are preparing to join a National Day of Action on Thursday to oppose what they see as the growing thr…

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Research shows students' sense of belonging improves academic outcomes, increases continuing enrollment in school and is protective for mental health. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
As the immigration debate continues, many children of immigrants in Texas who are American citizens are caught in the middle. An elementary school …

The Northwest ICE Processing Center is the largest immigrant detention center in the Western U.S., and is nearing its 1,900-person capacity. (Sundry Photography/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
A year after the death of detainee Charles Leo Daniel, a 61-year-old Trinidadian migrant, legislators and human rights advocates continue pushing to …

Eliseo Santana, the Gulf Coast Region manager for the Alianza Center, which serves the Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities, showcased the first-aid kits they distribute after hurricanes. (Trimmel Gomes)
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Monday, March 17, 2025
As the Trump administration continues to implement aggressive immigration policies, many Hispanic residents in Florida, a key voting bloc for Trump…

Nationally, veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than are nonveteran adults, with an average of almost 18 veteran suicides per day in 2021. (flysnow/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Michigan is home to more than 470,000 veterans, yet many have never accessed the military benefits to which they are entitled. The gap in support …

Oregon's older population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, with more than 45% of older adults projected to be people of color by 2050. (moodboard/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 17, 2025
Oregon's population, along with the rest of the country, is getting older. Within 10 years there will be more Oregonians age 65 and older than …

According to AARP, about 112,000 Montanans were caregivers in 2023. As nursing homes continue to close, experts predict the number will grow. (Adobe Stock)
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The Montana governor's proposed budget includes cuts to funding for senior long-term care. Those in the already-struggling industry said as more …

There were more than 5,700 cases of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls reported in 2016 in the U.S. Fewer than 200 were logged in the Department of Justice database. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Indigenous people have made great contributions to the state of Wisconsin yet the alarming rates of violence against them remains a public health cris…

Indigenous people are incarcerated at a rate four times higher than white people.(Framestock/Adobe Stock)
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More than 14,000 incarcerated people in Washington are not able to vote and two bills in Olympia aim to change it. One bill would make voting more …

The State of Montana first passed its Indian Child Welfare Act in 2023, decades after a federal version was enacted by Congress in 1978. A bill to expand Montana's law advanced from the state Senate to the House on Tuesday. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Three Montana bills regarding Native rights and culture advanced from the Senate to the House this week, despite some previous setbacks. Bills to …

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More than one in 10 LGBTQ adults in the U.S. workforce are employed in the public sector, and nearly half are LGBTQ people of color, according to UCLA's Williams Institute. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 17, 2025
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox could sign a bill that would ban LGBTQ+ pride flags from Utah's public schools and government buildings. The bill's …

Protesters rallied at the Iowa State Capitol on Feb. 28 before Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a measure removing gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code. (Anne Discher/Common Good Iowa)
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Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a measure that removes gender identity protections for LGBTQ+ people from Iowa's civil rights code. Opponents call it …

Sex education programs including information on both abstinence and birth control have a better track record, according to Planned Parenthood. (AI generated: anaumenko/Adobe Stock)<br /><br />
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A coalition of New Mexico groups is supporting a bill this session to require "Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education" for public school students…

According to Wisconsin's Judicial Code of Conduct, judges are not required to recuse themselves based on an endorsement or campaign contributions. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Early voting for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race starts next week and, although the seat is technically nonpartisan, both candidates have clear …

One of several major concerns expressed in a statement signed by nearly 1,000 American political scientists is the Trump administration's transferal of some federal responsibilities to people who are "operating in secrecy, have sworn no oath to uphold the Constitution, and are not subject to federal privacy laws." (Adobe Stock)
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Nearly 1,000 political scientists from across the U.S., including Montana, have signed a statement expressing how they feel the Trump …

In trying to drastically reduce the federal workforce, the Trump administration has faced numerous legal challenges, while also having to rehire staff deemed essential. However, political scientists and voters opposed to these moves still warn of a "constitutional crisis." (Adobe Stock)
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Nearly 1,000 political scientists from across the U.S. have signed a letter, saying American democracy is under threat based on the early actions of …

More than 70% of people who are imprisoned as a minor have experienced physical abuse growing up. (Adobe Stock)
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Maryland ranks second in the nation for charging children who have committed crimes as adults. But one expert says a more trauma-informed response in …

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recommends removing play sand rather than trying to clean it, because fire debris, ash and dirt from residential and structural fires may contain asbestos, heavy metals and other hazardous substances. (Supersomik/Adobe Stock)
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Concerned parents are pushing the authorities to help parks and day cares remove sand from sandboxes contaminated with ash after the Los Angeles fires…

Tennessee has made progress in child care availability but as of 2024, 37 counties are still considered child care "deserts." (bernardbodo/Adobe Stock)
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Many Tennessee families cannot afford child care and providers cannot afford to pay their staff fair wages, according to a new report. The …

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Iowa 'dance fighter' Chuy Renteria interprets his world through performance art. (Chuy Renteria)
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By Frankie (Amy) Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Iowa News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Coll…

An arts project, led by Drew Arrieta and Maddy Bartsch, aims to bridge the communication gap between rural and urban Minnesotans through honest, anonymous conversations. The chats take place in makeshift phone booths. (Springboard for the Arts)
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By Anya Slepyan for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaborati…

On March 7, 1965, police and state troopers brutally attacked civil rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. Known as Bloody Sunday, the violence left many injured and sparked national outrage, fueling the fight for voting rights. (Nate Blunt/Adobe Stock)
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Sixty years ago this weekend, young activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, demanding their right to vote and changing history in …

In past deportation programs, for every half-million people the government deported, 44,000 U.S.-born workers lost their jobs. (Adobe Stock)
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A new report commissioned by faith leaders outlines the high moral stakes at play as the Trump administration pushes to cut federal programs to pay fo…

A total of 195,972 Arkansas households are impoverished and another 366,907 are defined as ALICE. (Andrii/Adobe Stock)
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By Wesley Brown for the Arkansas Delta Informer.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Wi…

Last year, Ohio's food bank networks provided more than 244 million meals to households representing nearly 16 million people -- including over 4.8 million children and 3.2 million seniors -- a number expected to rise if federal SNAP benefits are reduced. (HASPhotos/Adobe Stock)
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Recent federal executive orders have left many organizations in Ohio navigating uncertainty, particularly when it comes to funding for essential …

Data show the percentage of people who say they adhere to or support Christian Nationalist ideals has remained stable since 2022. (vectorfusionart/Adobe Stock)
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Nationwide, it is estimated about one-third of Americans either adhere to Christian Nationalist ideals or sympathize with them. Groups working for …

The Feb. 28 "Latino Freeze Day" is targeting specific U.S. brands. (ViktoriiaSyvak-AI enhanced, Adobe Stock)
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In a nationwide movement, Latinos are being urged to boycott retail stores tomorrow that have curtailed programs promoting fair hiring practices…

Volunteers from Centro Unido helped provide aid to victims of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. (Andrea Abernathy/Centro Unido)
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Lessons learned during the COVID pandemic have proven crucial to one organization responding to Hurricane Helene. Centro Unido - which serves the …

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Statistics show males younger than 18 commit a large portion of property crimes, such as theft, burglary and vandalism, with higher arrest rates than females in most juvenile crime categories. <br />(melhak/Adobe Stock)
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A Missouri children's advocate is urging the justice system to focus on healing for youths, noting trauma and broken relationships often drive their …

Black and Native American youth are largely overrepresented in juvenile facilities compared to their white counterparts. (Sophon_Nawit/Adobe Stock)
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Several bills working their way through the Washington Legislature focus on reforming the state's juvenile legal system, including one known as the …

Illinois founded the first juvenile court more than 100 years ago on the premise children in conflict with the law should be treated separate and distinct from adults. Katherine Buchanan with the Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative said today, many children are jailed for offenses adults would not be jailed for. (Adobe Stock)
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A recent report is highlighting the need for a complete overhaul of the Illinois juvenile justice system. It called for a renewed rehabilitative …

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

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

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

The Mississippi Legislature, where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers, has been allowed to keep caucus meetings closed under a recent court ruling. Critics argued the decision undermines transparency in policymaking. (Adobe Stock)
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A Mississippi judge has ruled the State Legislature is not a "public body" under the state's Open Meetings Act, a decision allowing lawmakers to hold …

Nordic countries lead the world in press freedom, according to the World Press Freedom Index, which saw the U.S. fall three notches in 2023 to 45th place. (yavuzsariyildiz/AdobeStock)
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A former community organizer and newly-elected lawmaker is responding to the Trump administration's escalating attacks on the press with a proposed la…

Maryland has 12 news outlets dedicated to Black and Latino communities in the state. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

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Raye Montague was honored with a United States dollar coin released by the United States Mint in January as part of a set honoring innovators and innovations from Arkansas, Michigan, Florida and Texas. (Photo Courtesy UALR)
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March is Women's History Month and an Arkansas native has made history by being honored with a $1 coin from the U.S. Mint. The late Raye Montague …

A University of Washington study found knowledge of treatment options for menopause was lower in rural areas. (loran4a/Adobe Stock)
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Women in rural areas struggle more with menopause than their urban counterparts, according to a study from the University of Washington. Rural women …

In 2025, women occupy 34% of Ohio's 132 legislative seats, with the General Assembly welcoming seven additional female lawmakers. (Adobe Stock)
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The gender gap in Ohio politics persists, and President Donald Trump's new executive order eliminating federal diversity programs is expected to …

Organizations across New York State offer training in protest de-escalation tactics to help protestors remain safe during rallies and actions. (Adobe Stock)
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As New Yorkers protest the Trump administration, some groups are advising best practices for protesting. State and national protests are occurring …

In 2024, AARP awarded a total of $45,000 in Community Challenge grant funding to four Wyoming communities. The City of Evanston installed outdoor game tables downtown. (Downtown Evanston)
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AARP is taking applications for its 2025 Community Challenge grants and Wyoming's state chapter encouraged nonprofits and municipalities to apply…

Libraries are tailored to their local communities, Varga says, such as a local library in Virginia Beach offering surfboard rentals. (Adobe Stock)
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February is Library Lovers Month - and libraries across the Commonwealth are encouraging their long-time and new patrons to celebrate. Lisa Varga…

Pete Hegseth was confirmed by the Senate as Defense Secretary on Jan. 24. (U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza/Department of Defense)
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ties with a controversial church based in Idaho and critics said the church's Christian nationalist views could gui…

Columbus police reported more than 800 felony domestic-violence incidents in the city last year. (Pascal Huot/Adobe Stock)
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Gov. Mike DeWine's recently released biennial budget keeps funding for domestic violence services at $20 million, maintaining the same level as the …

Leading up to Donald Trump's first inauguration, the Women's March 2017 represented the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. Similar marches are planned before Trump is sworn in as president a second time. (Adobe Stock)
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In Minnesota and Washington, D.C., marches will take place this weekend as President-elect Donald Trump nears the start of his second term. An …

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The Indiana Kids Count Data Book is a "report card" grading how Hoosier adults are supporting youth, in categories from education and health to family economic security. (Adobe Stock)
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Indiana leaders are working to improve children's lives, as the state's national ranking for child well-being has slipped. The latest report showed …

According to Senate Bill 34, the state Department of Education will provide local school boards with instructional materials, models and curricula to guide the development of violence prevention, conflict resolution and mediation programs. (Adobe Stock)
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An Alabama Senate committee has approved a bill that would require middle-school students to take a course on conflict resolution before high school…

Prospective foster parents must be at least 21 years old and undergo extensive background checks, including criminal and child abuse clearances for all household members, age 14 and older. (Motortion/Adobe Stock)
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Pennsylvania nonprofits are working with teens in foster care to ensure they have the resources they will need to navigate life once they are out of t…

According to a 2024 report, 74% of Montana families who received one form of income-based public assistance between 2016 and 2022 were single, aging or disabled adults with kids. (Adobe Stock)
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Today is National Caregivers Day, recognizing those who help friends or family members who are living with an illness, injury or disability. A 2024 …

When South Dakota voters passed Medicaid expansion in 2022, the constitutional amendment included this language: "For people who qualify under this amendment, the State may not impose burdens or restrictions that are greater than those imposed on any other person eligible for Medicaid benefits under South Dakota law." (Adobe Stock)
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South Dakotans passed Amendment F on Election Day, opening the door to impose work requirements on people who qualify for expanded Medicaid benefits…

Roughly 120,000 Montana families receive some form of public assistance. Many are caregivers or single parents and 97% are employed. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

Ted Blakey (right) has long been admired for his civil rights work in South Dakota. State historians are hoping to get more artifacts related to Blakey and other prominent Black figures donated as they continue with a museum renovation. (African American Registry)
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Events for Black History Month are being held around the U.S. In South Dakota, leaders of the state's main history museum, which is currently under …

Throughout the Wyoming Frontier Prison's 80 years serving as the state's penitentiary, it contained a factory producing, at different times, brooms, shirts, wool blankets and license plates. (Kit Leong/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

Federal officials said by embracing energy-efficient upgrades, such as a smart thermostat, a single eligible household can enjoy savings of up to $14,000. (Adobe Stock)
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Summerlike temperatures are still around but winter is lurking and Minnesotans will soon have to crank up their thermostats. Now, there is outreach …

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On average in Montana, full-time child care costs between $9,100 and $11,700 per year per child, according to Montana Advocates for Children. (Adobe Stock)
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Child care is expensive and in high demand but groups in Montana are taking creative approaches to help. Child care services in Montana currently …

Millions of families across the U.S. depend on home-based child care, with over 750,000 children enrolled in these programs, often because parents consider them more flexible than traditional child care centers. (Adobe Stock)
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A North Carolina city is part of a national program aimed at diversifying early childhood education. The Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of …

Millions of families across the U.S. depend on home-based child care, with over 750,000 children enrolled in these programs, often because parents consider them more flexible than traditional child care centers. (Adobe Stock)
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Alabama is part of a national program aimed at diversifying early childhood education. The Enriching Public Pre-K Through Inclusion of Family Child …

Wyoming's House Bill 62 would amend the crimes of prostitution and solicitation to include acts of sexual contact. The state remains one of few in the country to approve criminalizing child survivors of trafficking, according to Shared Hope International. (Adobe Stock)
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and educators are training workers in key industries to recognize and report the crime…

Alabama's Human Trafficking Hotline, 1-888-373-7888, has identified 815 cases of human trafficking and 1,823 victims since its inception. (Adobe Stock)
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, spotlighting efforts to combat the crime. Human trafficking, the world's second-largest …

In 2024, Ohio's Human Trafficking Initiative created specialized resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on personal safety, healthy relationships and preventing exploitation.(design.designer/Adobe Stock)
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, spotlighting efforts to combat the crime. Human trafficking, the world's second-largest …

Protesters in San Diego call for a just peace in Gaza on Saturday. (Joe Orellana)
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California supporters of the Palestinian cause say they are cautiously optimistic - now that the ceasefire in Gaza has taken hold and the hostage rele…

The ceasefire deal announced Wednesday is similar to one announced by President Joe Biden last May. (Robert/Adobe Stock)
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Leaders of California's Jewish and Muslim communities say they're relieved that Israel and Hamas have taken the first steps toward ending their brutal…

"I think the basic tenets of cyber are pretty nonpartisan," says Jake Braun, executive director of the Harris School of Public Policy Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago. "We're lucky in that respect. Cyber isn't like immigration that is so controversial." (Marc Hermann/MTA)
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A former White House cybersecurity expert is warning of potential cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. And in Illinois, security analysts are …

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The group Braver Angels offers "Red/Blue" workshop to help people improve their conversation skills and bridge the political divide. (KayJoint/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

According to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, more than 3,000 youth in Michigan are waiting to be adopted. (motortion/Adobe/Stock)
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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 …

The group BIPOC Adoptee Voices sponsors panel presentations, where adoptees can discuss issues like separation, race, identity, loss and reunification. (Talia Mdlungu/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
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November is National Adoption Month and one Oregon nonprofit is making space for Black and Indigenous adoptees to share their stories. Although most …

The Pew Research Center says the rate of multigenerational households in the United States has quadrupled since 1971. Some in the academic community say that overlaps with the need for individuals to be more socially conscious about how they share their money. (Adobe Stock)
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The holiday season is here and households in North Dakota and elsewhere might encounter sensitive conversations about lending money to a loved one in …

Around 60% of collective giving group leaders reported intentionally embedding racial and ethnic equity in their collective-giving strategies, according to the study Philanthropy Together took part in. (Adobe Stock)
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An event in Phoenix today will celebrate and highlight the power of collective giving in the Grand Canyon State. Ilyasah N. Shabazz, senior …

Easterseals' mission is to provide programs and therapies that help remove barriers and foster independent living for people with disabilities. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

Without net positive migration, the "zero migration" scenario of population decline could occur earlier in Michigan and be more severe. (Murad Mohd Zain)
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CLARIFICATION: The term "death rates" has been replaced with "number of deaths" to more accurately describe this measure. And Ms. Butler is a co-…

Today, nearly one-third of all rural children come from racial or ethnic minority populations, compared with 28.1% in 2010, according to the report. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

The Census Bureau is reporting both population undercounts and overcounts, were likely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, natural disasters and decisions by the Trump administration that disrupted normal counting efforts. (GerdAltmann/Pixabay)
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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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