Tuesday, January 31, 2023
West Virginia lawmakers are clamping down on corporations trying boost environmentally and socially responsible investing. A new report by EcoConsult …
A Minnesota House committee heard testimony Thursday about the governor's proposed spending plan for education. As these talks unfold, public polling …
Gov. Greg Gianforte delivered his State of the State address to the Montana Legislature Wednesday night, discussing his plans for the state's hefty …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
By Toni Riley for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…
Monday, January 30, 2023
New data on volunteering in the U.S. carries good news for Minnesota. Every other year, the independent government agency AmeriCorps works with the …
Monday, January 30, 2023
New data about volunteering in the U.S. is good news for South Dakota. Every other year, the independent government agency AmeriCorps works with the …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Millions of Americans with student loans are anxious to hear if the Supreme Court will uphold President Joe Biden's plan to offer up to $20,000 in stu…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Critics of a proposal in the Iowa Legislature to broaden the Iowa Attorney General's authority say it could inject politics into the historically nonp…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Kentucky food banks say the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons, currently under review by the Federal Trade Commission, could trigger an …
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
By Cid Standifer for Eye on Ohio.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Ohio News Connection Collaboration reporting for the Ohio Center for Investig…
In the coming months, Wisconsin residents will hear plenty of arguments before they vote on a constitutional amendment to change state policy on cash …
The Virginia Parole Board has issued a report that outlines its past problems and the steps it could take to rebuild public trust. The work began in 2…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Schools across North Carolina report grappling with severe staff shortages. Districts began the year down more than 4,000 teachers, according to data …
Monday, January 30, 2023
A Nevada nonprofit is celebrating a 94% graduation rate among its high school seniors for the 2021-2022 school year.
Tami Hance-Lehr. CEO and state …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Missourians can now see how often their schools use seclusion and restraint to address student behavior.
A 2021 law requires that schools report …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The public has until February 13th to weigh in on new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane pollution at oil and gas…
Tomorrow is the 7th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, which is commemorated every year, always on the day after the Martin Luther King Jr…
The five largest cities in Texas are spending far more money on criminal justice than on community services, according to a new study. The Social …
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
A Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill which could impose stricter restrictions and regulations for public employees.
Passage of House Bill 241…
Researchers have said rural communities face a host of unique challenges, and access to paid leave is one of them. Advocates hope the needs of rural …
The state's unemployment rate for women with children younger than age 6 has reached nearly 4%, and according to a new report, around 400,000 parents …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Americans continue to have little faith in the mainstream news media, with many people under the age of 30 saying they trust information from social …
As National News Literacy Week comes to an end, one Nevada journalism professor says media professionals need to make building trust with their …
Americans continue to report low trust in mainstream media, with many younger than 30 saying they trust information from social media nearly as much …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Southern Oregon continues to recover from the fires of 2020 and grants are helping residents in the region. The Almeda Fire in Jackson County …
Monday, January 30, 2023
A grant program to improve communities is open for applications.
Started in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge program provides grants to …
In her fifth State of the State address this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized policies designed to put more money in Michiganders' pockets…
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Monday, January 30, 2023
Nebraska nonprofits and government entities are encouraged to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants.
They are part of the …
A Republican-sponsored bill in the Arkansas Legislature would make it illegal to circulate petitions at or near polling places during elections…
According to AmeriCorps' latest research, Utah was the state with the highest number of residents volunteering with nonprofits in their communities …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Lawmakers in the Commonwealth are considering legislation to ensure police use of facial-recognition technology also protects people's privacy and civ…
By nearly every measure, voter fraud in U.S. elections is rare, but that isn't stopping the Texas Legislature from considering dozens of bills this …
North Dakota is expected to see continued debate in the coming weeks over a plan to ban certain items from public libraries. While the plan has its …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Under a new project, locally sourced food is part of a food assistance program for members of the Lummi Tribe in northwest Washington.
The Food …
San Diego may seem like a wealthy area, but the mountain communities in the eastern part of the county still struggle with hunger and poverty. Now…
One North Carolina Housing Authority in Robeson County has plans to launch a mobile "pay-what-you-can" food bus loaded with fresh fruits, vegetables …
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Monday, January 30, 2023
Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …
Monday, January 30, 2023
A new report shows social workers are not being paid equal to similar professions.
The report, from the National Association of Social Workers New …
The world's richest 1% took home almost twice as much wealth as the bottom 99 % combined during the pandemic, according to a new Oxfam International …
Many of California's 13.5 million children and teens have not bounced back after the pandemic, especially children of color, according to the just-…
Dental hygienists are trying to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene, noting dental pain is one of the most common reasons for school …
Knowing how to approach the grief of others can be difficult, although things can get more complicated when addressing the grief of students in …
Advocates of gun-law reform face an uphill battle to push their ideas through the Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly, but say public …
Illinois has become the ninth state to approve a statewide ban on assault rifles and high-capacity ammunition magazines. On Tuesday, the Protect …
Community members continue to voice concerns about gunshot-detecting technology being considered in Portland. At a recent Inter-Faith Peace and …
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An Arizona LGBTQ+ group has established a partnership with Waymo, the autonomous-driving tech company, to provide what it said will be a safer …
Two Republican Arizona state senators have kicked off the new legislative session wanting to limit and restrict drag shows. State Sen. Anthony Kern…
Equality New Mexico will advocate for new LGBTQ protections during this year's legislative session as it celebrates 30 years as a leading advocacy org…
Native Americans in Montana face a slew of challenges to finding housing off reservations - including discrimination. A tight housing market in the …
About $3-million has been awarded to Virginia groups helping people facing evictions. The Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot Program is designed to …
Washingtonians are being squeezed out of the housing market, and some state lawmakers want to see significant changes to cities' zoning laws to …
Undocumented workers in Washington state do not have access to unemployment insurance, but some state lawmakers aim to change it this session…
Connecticut lawmakers are being asked to expand HUSKY - the state's Medicaid program - to include immigrants, regardless of their status. Two years …
In a few months, Ohio voters will no longer be allowed to vote with utility bills or other non-photo documents as proof of identification, when a new …
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New mothers in Wyoming enrolled in the Medicaid Pregnant Women Program lose their health insurance 60 days after giving birth, but a new bill making …
Wyoming has managed to buck a national trend which has seen female students opting out of college at more than twice the rate of males since 2020…
Minnesota lawmakers are back at work for a new legislative session, and changes approved last year are now being implemented, including efforts to …
Today is National Day of Racial Healing, which aims to encourage more dialogue about race and racism. Events commemorating the day in New York …
The beginning of a new year is a time for resolutions, offering people a chance to assess their own values and priorities. Some might wish to cut …
By Michaela Haas for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s holiday, designated as a National Day of Service, and tomorrow, the same spirit carries over to the seventh …
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s holiday, and tomorrow is the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing. It's a call to action for racial …
Anti-war activists say one of the world's greatest humanitarian disasters has connections to one of the Commonwealth's largest employers, Raytheon …
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Advocates for low-income workers in the Commonwealth said today is a reminder of the need to continue to advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream …
Advocates for low-income families in the Commonwealth said data showed direct cash payments to families helped bring childhood poverty to a record low…
Community service agencies say many low- and moderate-income homes in the Commonwealth are unprepared for the winter cold and could benefit from a num…
South Dakota has been looking at ways to improve the state's juvenile-justice system. Recommendations could be considered in the new legislative …
Utah is one of a few states where juveniles behind bars can earn college credit. Utah's Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth program lets young …
Redeploy Illinois is a community-based alternative to incarceration, which keeps kids in their home communities. For decades, most youthful …
It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to shield their children from bigotry and hatred online. In Iowa, the numbers are startling…
It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to shield their children from bigotry and hatred online, but there are a few tips they can follow…
It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to shield their children from bigotry and hatred online, but there are a few tips they can follow…
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Conditions may have improved, but Native American tribes in South Dakota say they're still reeling from the recent blizzard that left many stranded …
Arizona tribal communities face inequalities every day, but a recent Arizona State University graduate said she wants to shape public policy to help …
Indigenous activists in the Commonwealth are calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation to strengthen protections for Native American remains…
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New research shows kids in child care aren't more likely to exhibit behavior problems than other children. The study, published in the journal …
As a way to reward those who have stayed in the child care field, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is offering $66 million in …
As the nation processes the horrific shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, teachers' unions across Illinois and America …
As Americans make end-of-year donations to their favorite causes, those that help children with cancer and their families say these households need …
Economic uncertainly created by the pandemic did not stop Americans from boosting charitable donations to record numbers in 2020 and overall giving in…
In the ongoing abortion debate, people are being warned to be mindful of deceptive practices in the facilities known as Crisis Pregnancy Centers…
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Winter is here, leaving many older South Dakotans vulnerable to social isolation. But a growing body of research, as well as opportunities, shows …
A new three-part documentary film series examines the intersection of sports and identity within a community. "Outlier" looks at what it means to be …
Artists in Montana have recently immortalized the state's national monuments on canvas. At "Pint Night" events put on by the Montana Conservation …
United Way of Connecticut is launching a network hub for family child care providers. The new hub, created in partnership with the Connecticut Office …
Parenting was challenging even before the COVID pandemic, but a unique program in Cambridge teaches new parents the skills they need to nurture their …
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people in New Mexico and elsewhere to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before ill…
Control of the U.S. Senate could once again be decided in Georgia as a tight race between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican …
Instances of voter fraud are few and far between, but Ohio election officials want to ensure voters have confidence in the integrity of the system…
Most West Virginians pay taxes on every dollar they earn, while large corporations and billionaires use tax loopholes to pay as little as zero in …
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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…
A new report found Texas likely undercounted the number of people who actually live in the state when gathering information for the 2020 census…
With congressional voting district maps finally in place in Missouri, county clerks are working to educate voters on the changes. Every 10 years …
This week marked the 75th day since Russia invaded Ukraine. As the humanitarian disaster unfolds, those carrying out Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP)…
An Iowa college student is organizing a fundraiser and a message of peace for Ukraine, in an effort stretching 75 miles long. Anita Tamang, a senior …
Images from Ukraine and its fight for survival against Russia tug at the heartstrings of Americans, and those wishing to donate to relief …
By Sonali Kolhatkar for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Lily Böhlke for New York News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News …
Nebraska and other states are hoarding more than $5 billion intended for struggling families, according to new analysis. In 2019, for every 100 …
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Groups that advocate for the working poor are speaking out against a new policy proposal from the Trump administration to make it …
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