Wednesday, November 27, 2024
President Joe Biden has entered a "lame-duck" period, prompting a Michigan political science expert to analyze his potential actions before President-…
House lawmakers have passed a bill advocates said will be harmful to nonprofits in New York and nationwide. House Resolution 9495 passed with a 219-1…
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce outlined six key priorities for lawmakers ahead of the legislative session in January. Rather than releasing …
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Tens of thousands of children in Pennsylvania are still missing out on essential health care coverage, according to a new report.
The "State of …
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is making a comeback and a Tennessee medical expert stressed the preventable, highly contagious bacterial infection …
CLARIFICATION: We updated language to clarify the timing for when the study's authors began tracking certain outcome measures for children within the …
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
By Judith Graham for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Servic…
Monday, November 25, 2024
Churches are often seen as cornerstones of their communities in North Carolina and elsewhere, but Swansboro United Methodist Church in Onslow County …
AARP Connecticut is awarding funds to seven groups through its Livable Community Grants program. Some projects awarded funding include the new …
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
When surveyed, 77% of Americans prefer to buy goods made in the United States, especially during holidays, and 82% said they would buy more if …
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Small businesses are reminding people to shop locally as the holiday shopping season kicks off this week.
Local communities around the country…
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
This Thanksgiving, AAA reported nearly 72 million people are expected to travel by car, setting a record.
The Missouri Highway Patrol is warning …
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The New York Police Department's new commissioner must address the agency's dwindling public trust as her tenure begins.
Jessica Tisch became the …
Monday, November 25, 2024
By Christopher Blackwell and Loretta Pierre for The Appeal.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Mississippi News Connection reporting for The Appea…
Ten years ago today, 12-year-old Tamir Rice was shot by Cleveland police while holding a toy gun, sparking national protests for police reform…
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Hundreds of former North Carolina college students are back on track to getting their degrees, thanks to an innovative program called Project Kitty …
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Georgia higher education officials are crediting a program assisting high school students with a wave of new enrollment in the state's colleges and un…
Monday, November 25, 2024
Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping a new teacher certification process will draw more diverse candidates to the classroom.
The state recently passed …
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
By Emily Hopkins and Tyler Fenwick for Mirror Indy.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Mirror Indy-Free Press In…
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
By Jordan P. Hickey for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop …
Recent surveys show a majority of North Dakotans want housing that allows them to live independently as they age. But there aren't a lot of suitable …
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A North Dakota initiative that invites hunters to donate some of their deer meat to hunger relief sites has been in place for two decades now…
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
People will gather over the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends to count their blessings.
While the holiday feast is plentiful for many…
Monday, November 25, 2024
People will gather over the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends to count their blessings.
While the holiday feast is plentiful for many…
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether to review a Wisconsin case over the issue of gender identity at school.
The case Parents Protecting Our …
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Utah and around the country are concerned about what a second Trump presidency could mean for their safety…
Monday, November 25, 2024
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Nevada and around the country are concerned about what a second Trump presidency could mean for their safety…
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
More than one in five Coloradans are considered obese, a chronic medical condition leading to serious health risks and a new study links obesity to …
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Support for programs providing direct cash would benefit families in need in Washington state, a new report showed.
About one in four Washingtonians …
It is the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week and Virginia is highlighting some programs helping bridge the skills gap for workers and em…
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A new survey of Native American teens and young adults highlights a growing preference for the term "Indigenous" rather than being referred to as "Ame…
Monday, November 25, 2024
The idea of revoking military medals awarded to soldiers at the Wounded Knee Massacre has gained traction recently, but some expect that to stop …
Montana has joined a coalition of Indigenous groups working to address Canadian coal mining pollution in the state's Kootenai River. The …
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The holidays can be both joyful and bittersweet for family members caring for loved ones.
AARP Mississippi said it is working to help meet the …
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
November is National Family Caregivers Month and AARP Wyoming is working to meet rising demand for caregiver resources.
About 58,000 Wyomingites …
Monday, November 25, 2024
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration - but it can often bring loneliness and isolation for older adults.
Steve Morrison…
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servic…
Monday, November 25, 2024
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 …
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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 …
Monday, November 25, 2024
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 …
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
As winter sets in, advocates are spotlighting the need for after-school programs to provide Indiana youth with safe spaces to build skills, stay …
Incarcerated young people in Washington state can spend a longer time in detention if they do not have a place to go upon release. Some of the …
Young people in Pueblo can now avoid serious and long-lasting consequences when they are unable to pay fines or fees. Chanell Hasty, program …
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Monday, November 25, 2024
The 2024 presidential election has raised complex emotions for incarcerated Ohioans, many of whom are unable to vote but remain deeply engaged in …
Wisconsinites overwhelmingly voted 'yes' on a record number of school funding measures, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum study. The appeals …
The presidential vote was close in Nevada and with the results in, local organizations leaning more progressive believe the re-election of Donald …
Monday, November 25, 2024
New Mexico immigrant-based and immigrant-serving organizations are developing strategies to defend those workers and their families in the new year…
Monday, November 25, 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas predicts if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his campaign promise of mass deportations…
Immigrants and the agencies that help them are preparing for what could happen when President-elect Donald Trump returns to office. In Wyoming…
Monday, November 25, 2024
By Frank Jossi for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pub…
President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have promised to pass a new tax bill, and a new report breaks down the expected winners and …
Montana citizens and environmental advocates have sued the state for withholding documents that have, for decades, been considered public information…
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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…
The Save the Children Action Network is asking Iowans to support candidates in the upcoming election who invest time and political muscle in solving c…
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 …
A man who once faced the harsh realities of Alabama's criminal justice system is now working to ensure others in Mobile County do not have to endure t…
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission is raising red flags among groups that advocate fo…
This past election cycle has again raised questions about the viability of news outlets, and how audiences are consuming information. New research …
By Hevin Wilkey / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Kamala Harris has …
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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 …
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…
As it advocates for changes to the youth justice system in 2025, a Connecticut group says the state needs to do more to examine and address the root …
Pending legislation could change the age of Illinois' juvenile offenders' detention time before their trial date. Currently, juveniles as young as 10…
A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of young people with disabilities serving time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The …
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 …
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, now the GOP's vice-presidential candidate, cited campaign commitments as his reason for not attending Israeli Prime Minister …
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Nevada voters supported Question 6, which will protect abortion rights in the Silver State. The proposal will add language to the state …
Voters in Arizona overwhelmingly supported and approved Proposition 139 last week, which enshrines abortion rights into the state's constitution…
Oregon has the third highest percent of women in city government, according to a new report from Rutgers University. It may be proof of the success …
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 …
A legal expert has issued a warning that artificial intelligence tools could lead to discriminatory practices in hiring and firing. Algorithms and …
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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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 …
Pandemic-era federal aid for early childhood educators expired last month and Wyoming lawmakers this year failed to pass a bill which could have helpe…
Idaho has suspended enrollment in a child-care benefits program, and families are expected to feel the squeeze. The Department of Health and Welfare …
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 …
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
A new arts event, "Art of Democracy: Resiliency Impacted," is showcasing regional artists' work on democracy as the presidential election nears…
Wyoming lawmakers are discussing gun legislation, after Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill which would have repealed "gun free zones" this spring…
A new initiative for single mothers and their sons is helping to combat crime and empower vulnerable community members in Jackson. The nonprofit …
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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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