Wednesday, December 4, 2024
More than 580,000 Wisconsinites are unpaid family caregivers and they serve as the backbone of the state's long-term care system, and one …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
A new report showed how states such as Connecticut are allocating Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds.
The report from the nonprofit Acadia …
President Joe Biden has entered a "lame-duck" period, prompting a Michigan political science expert to analyze his potential actions before President-…
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Maryland has one of the highest percentages in the nation of people in prison who began serving time when they were juveniles.
A new report from …
Changes in federal law will permit West Virginia and other states to use Medicaid dollars to pay for health care services for incarcerated youths begi…
The New York Police Department's new commissioner must address the agency's dwindling public trust as her tenure begins. Jessica Tisch became the …
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
In this week's 2026 budget address, Gov. Kristi Noem proposed establishing education savings accounts for K-12 students in South Dakota. Opponents …
Hundreds of former North Carolina college students are back on track to getting their degrees, thanks to an innovative program called Project Kitty …
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…
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
There is promising news at the national level and in Minnesota in trying to lower workplace injuries and illnesses. A key labor organization is happy …
Monday, December 2, 2024
Immigrant New Yorkers want lawmakers to create an unemployment bridge program.
It would support unemployed workers who are ineligible for state …
Monday, December 2, 2024
Federal investments are helping the city of Boston develop greater workforce training programs.
The city received $23 million in 2022 to develop …
Wednesday, December 4, 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…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Native youths in Florida are calling for change as a new report from the Center for Native American Youth highlighted persistent challenges they face…
Monday, December 2, 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…
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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…
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 …
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Next month, newly elected candidates for many levels of government will be sworn in.
In North Dakota, civic engagement leaders hope there is a …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
A nonprofit leader from Missouri joined a national panel to tackle what they described as escalating threats to ballot measures and to develop strateg…
Monday, December 2, 2024
It's no secret President-elect Donald Trump wants to fire thousands of federal workers.
But in a state like Maryland - home to the fourth-highest …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
A new Texas organization hopes to increase civic engagement among business leaders.
The Texas Business Leader Alliance officially launches today…
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…
Churches are often seen as cornerstones of their communities in North Carolina and elsewhere, but Swansboro United Methodist Church in Onslow County …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, went after the popular and affordable Chinese e-commerce company called Temu earlier this year for its failure to comply …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
A majority of Americans say they'd like to buy American-made goods but it is not as easy as it sounds.
A new poll from the Alliance for American …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Arizona ratepayers could end up paying more for utilities if state regulators decide to change the ratemaking process.
The Arizona Corporation …
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
By Amy Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboratio…
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…
People will gather over the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends to count their blessings. While the holiday feast is plentiful for many…
Monday, December 2, 2024
A New York organization believes universal public childcare can be implemented in five years.
New Yorkers United for Child Care is using its newly …
Monday, December 2, 2024
More than 1,000 organizations sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking for California's children's programs to be shielded from cuts in the 2025-26 …
Monday, December 2, 2024
West Virginia child care advocates said they are bracing for more center closures in the new year.
There are more than 60,000 children in the state …
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Monday, December 2, 2024
More than two dozen members of a tenant's union in Bozeman are threatening a rent strike if their landlord doesn't address maintenance and other safet…
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…
By Jordan P. Hickey for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop …
Monday, December 2, 2024
By Andrew Tobias for Signal Cleveland.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Signal Ohio-Public News Service …
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in South Dakota are concerned about what a second Trump presidency could mean for their safety, rights and …
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 …
Monday, December 2, 2024
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 …
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Changes coming to Medicare in 2025 could be beneficial for Oregon residents who are eligible for the program. Oregonians who qualify for Medicare …
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 …
November is National Family Caregivers Month and AARP Wyoming is working to meet rising demand for caregiver resources. About 58,000 Wyomingites …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
New Mexico immigrant-based and immigrant-serving organizations are developing strategies to defend those workers and their families in the new year…
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…
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…
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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 …
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…
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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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