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 …
The National Labor Relations Board recently issued a rule change that may have wide-ranging impacts for workers and businesses. The update to the …
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…
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Fewer college students are taking foreign language courses, and a new report warns this could affect how well students are prepared for a globalized …
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 …
Research shows two in 10 Iowa youth report they have considered suicide, and to confront the crisis, doctors and social scientists are using federal …
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Kansas ranks seventh among states in the area of economic well-being in the 2023 Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book. Rankings on the …
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…
Many parents complete their families through adoption, and November has been the month to encourage awareness, recognize those still waiting to be …
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 …
Minnesota is two years away from enacting its new paid leave law and while the debate over costs has resurfaced, some in the small business community …
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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…
A new report calls for greater accountability in the system that provides funding to farmers in underserved communities. The research takes a dive …
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…
As of Jan. 1, insulin will become a lot more affordable for many Nebraskans, and those who have come to rely on telehealth visits are more likely to …
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 …
North Dakota's farming landscape is seeing policy shifts dealing with corporate ownership of agricultural interests. Now, there's fresh debate at the …
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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…
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
More than 3,500 foster children are available for adoption in Ohio, and state agencies are connecting with local faith congregations to help recruit …
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 …
South Dakota's next legislative session is right around the corner, and lawmakers are expected to take a close look at recommendations for enhancing …
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…
If you live in a flood prone community, soil health from nearby farmland may have something to do with it. Ag voices in Wisconsin say government-…
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