By Weihua Li and Jamiles Lartey for The Marshall Project.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Marshall P…
Illinois high school seniors have new hurdles to overcome to get to college. High school students are waiting several extra weeks to get their hands …
Friday, December 8, 2023
Hoosiers could get their holiday trees from any of about 200 tree farms in the state, according to the Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association…
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Most Hoosiers are okay with legalizing marijuana -- 85% approve, according to a poll from Indiana Public Radio and Ball State University.
However…
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Even though the current Farm Bill has been extended for a year, rural advocates are speaking up about protecting independent and family farms when …
A handful of Iowa's biggest cities has been awarded $3 million to work on solutions to climate change at the local level. The climate pollution …
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Friday, December 8, 2023
While lawmakers and environmental groups strive to lower vehicle emissions and the nation's carbon footprint, many truckers see unrealistic …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Young Farmers in Michigan hope the new Farm Bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
Thursday, December 7, 2023
From prolonged droughts to intense rain and snowstorms, the Midwest is not immune to climate change threats.
An emerging resource aims to place more …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Holiday stress is a concern for most people, but when you mix in travel plans and chronic health issues, those worries might be elevated.
A …
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Friday, December 8, 2023
The holiday season is filled with recipes passed down from years before, and feasting with family and friends. But think again before you have …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Young farmers in Missouri hope the new farm bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
Friday, December 8, 2023
A new report says some Nebraska communities have lost a major source of local news this year.
The "State of Local News" report evaluates the …
Thursday, December 7, 2023
There's a new resource for Nebraska communities and organizations facing environmental justice issues: the Heartland Environmental Justice Center (HEJ…
Friday, December 8, 2023
Christmas is a little more than two weeks away, and toy drives around the country are in full swing. A North Dakota organizer shares some things to …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
There are some bright spots in beefing up local news coverage, but a new report says in North Dakota and elsewhere, there are still big concerns …
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Ohioans who provide care for veterans spend on average more than $1,100 yearly of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving…
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds the repayment process for federal student loans has been filled with errors…
Friday, December 8, 2023
Agriculture accounts for more than 10% of greenhouse-gas emissions in the United States. Advocates for small farms in South Dakota hope the next Farm …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
There are some bright spots in beefing up local news coverage, but a new report says in South Dakota and elsewhere, there are still big concerns …
Thursday, December 7, 2023
From prolonged droughts to intense rain and snowstorms, the Midwest is not immune to climate change threats.
An emerging resource aims to place more …
A lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's collective near-total bargaining ban for most public workers is by some seen as a way to bolster the state's beleagu…
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