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President Biden and the First Lady to travel to New Orleans on Monday; GOP faces crucial voter on Speaker of the House; Hunger-fighting groups try to prevent cuts to CA food-bank funding; Mississippians urged to donate blood amid critical shortage; Rural telehealth sees more policy wins, but only short-term.

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Federal officials present more information about the New Orleans terrorist attack and the Las Vegas cybertruck explosion. Mike Johnson prepares for a House speakership battle, and Congress' latest budget stopgap leaves telehealth regulations relaxed.

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The humble peanut got its '15 minutes of fame' when Jimmy Carter was President, America's rural households are becoming more racially diverse but language barriers still exist, farmers brace for another trade war, and coal miners with black lung get federal help.

The latest ALICE update found a family with two adults and two kids in Connecticut must have an income of $114,000 per year just to afford the basics, not including emergency expenses. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
With 2025 almost here, Connecticut organizations are preparing for the next legislative session. The 2025 session will not be as short as the one in …

Education Data reported there are 507,200 student loan borrowers in Connecticut, with an average debt amount of $36,672. (Adobe Stock)
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Connecticut is launching its Student Loan Reimbursement Program Jan. 1. The program was created through legislation passed by the state's General …

A Connecticut Voices for Children report found the state's local and state revenue level as a percent of state personal income is less than the national average. (Adobe Stock)
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A new report found Connecticut's fiscal controls on the state budget restrict long-term growth. The controls were introduced during the 2018 budget …

As pandemic-related Medicaid coverage extensions came to an end, 2.4 million individuals who were previously covered under Medicaid or CHIP switched to Marketplace plans during the 2024 open-enrollment period. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)
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Open enrollment is here - a brief window for Delaware residents and people all around the country nationwide to revamp their health-care plans…

The mental health advocacy group Inseparable has published a checklist to promote mental health in schools, advocating annual well-checks for all students. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, Delaware officials said school-based services have become essential in addressing issues…

Research shows lower high school graduation rates for children with high absenteeism starting as early as kindergarten. (photo courtesy Max Herman, Chalkbeat)
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Delaware's school children are both eager and anxious as they head back to classrooms this month and there are tried and true tips for a smooth transi…

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The estimated carbon footprint of a week-long cruise is eight times higher than that of a land-based vacation, according to Friends of the Earth. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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A recent report gives the majority of cruise ships anchoring in Maine ports a failing environmental grade. The Cruise Ship Report Card from Friends …

Thanks to conservation efforts, bald eagles now reside in all 16 Maine counties. More than half the population still nests in three Downeast counties: Hancock, Penobscot, and Washington, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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Mainers are celebrating the official designation of the bald eagle as America's national bird after helping in its recovery. Once close to …

The Federal Trade Commission received nearly 20,000 gift card scam complaints in the first half of 2024, representing about $100 million in losses. (Adobe Stock)
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Mainers are encouraged to be on the lookout for increasingly sophisticated scams during the holiday season. Fake emails appearing to be from …

President Joe Biden made a campaign promise to deported veterans at an Iowa townhall in 2019 to "bring them back." (The White House/Wikimedia Commons)
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Thursday, January 2, 2025
"Deported veterans" may sound like an oxymoron. But it is not, and those veterans are working to get pardons in the last days of President Joe …

Maryland has 12 news outlets dedicated to Black and Latino communities in the state. (Adobe Stock)
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A new report finds Maryland has seen a small decline in the number of newspapers in the state this year. The report is from the Northwestern …

President-elect Donald Trump sought to reduce the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by up to 30% during his first administration and significantly altered or reversed nearly 100 environmental rules. (Adobe Stock)
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A majority of Republicans and Democrats oppose attempts to weaken the regulatory power of the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a new …

According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, 92% of Americans said they received spam calls in 2023, and 86% received spam texts. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Friday, January 3, 2025
More than three years after a federal law was passed requiring phone companies to install anti-robocall technology, fewer than half of those …

BIPOC workers earn 30% higher incomes - and have a 79% greater median household net worth - as worker owners of cooperatives, according to the Coalition for Worker Ownership and Power. (Adobe Stock) <br /><br />
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Massachusetts unions and worker-owned cooperatives are joining forces to help tackle the state's historic wealth gap. Census data show just a …

The impacts of offshore transmission on the seabed can be mitigated with micrositing and proactive planning, which is critical for protecting ocean species, according to a report from the National Wildlife Federation. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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Wildlife advocates want federal regulators to consider habitats and migratory routes, when planning new transmission infrastructure in Massachusetts …

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported New Hampshire is home to more than 3,000 U.S. Postal Service workers, who earn an average hourly wage of $27.08. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Postmaster General has proposed reduced delivery days and other changes starting next year which could particularly affect rural New Hampshire…

New Hampshire's roughly 4,000 farms support more than 20,000 jobs and provide an economic value of $1.2 billion dollars through direct product sales, labor and agritourism, according to the University of New Hampshire. (Adobe Stock)
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New Hampshire's farming community is bracing for potential fallout from President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. Agricultural goods were a …

The U.S. is home to more than 408,000 undocumented students enrolled in higher education. Less than 1,000 undocumented students graduate from New Hampshire high schools each year, according to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal. (Adobe Stock)
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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte says she will support President-elect Donald Trump's plan to deport the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrant…

Since colonial times, settlers along the coast cut perennial marsh grasses into what they called salt hay. (Naya Na / Adobe Stock)
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By Lisa Held for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for New Jersey News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News S…

A report by the Pew Charitable Trusts calls for a reduction in the misuse of antibiotics and research into developing new, targeted drugs to fight infections. (Adobe Stock)
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Medical researchers said germs are getting smarter and more are becoming resistant to a class of drugs designed to treat infections. Doctors say the …

Around 65% of New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries have a traditional Medicare plan, while the rest are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other type of plan. (zimmytws/Adobe Stock)
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One million, six hundred and fifty thousand New Jerseyites on Medicare - almost 18% of the state - have a big decision to make, because the Medicare …

New York's Climate Change Superfund Act could collect as much as $75 billion over 25 years for climate change impacts from those who are most responsible for it: big oil and gas companies. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, January 2, 2025
A law signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul takes effect this week to penalize polluters for emissions. The Climate Change Superfund Act puts a fine …

In 2024, 13 people were pardoned, granted clemency or had their sentence commuted by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
One New Yorker is redoubling efforts to get a pardon from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Pascal "Shakoure" Charpentier has called New York his home for 52 years …

According to New York State's Energy Research and Development Authority, energy storage and grid modernization jobs grew by 7% in 2023. (Adobe Stock)
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One of New York State's first energy storage deadlines is fast approaching. A roadmap established earlier this year sets a state goal of developing 6…

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As of Dec. 2020, Pennsylvania had more than 12,000 active "unconventional" or fracking wells, with more than 5,000 located in the eight-county southwestern region. (FreezeFrames/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
CLARIFICATION: CNX entered into an agreement with Apex Energy II, but that sale has not been completed. Also, the state's agreement with CNX is not …

The National Council on Aging recommends during the winter to improve stability on slippery surfaces, attach spikeless ice and snow gripper sole covers to your shoes, and choose winter shoes with rubber soles. (Taisiia/Adobe Stock)
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As winter sets in for Pennsylvania, it is crucial to be cautious of fall hazards, especially for seniors. The Centers for Disease Control and …

Between 2021 and 2023, Consumer Product Safety Commission staff received reports of 40 toy-related deaths among children 14 and younger. Flotation toys, bouncy balls and other balls were most frequently implicated. (Adobe Stock)
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The National Retail Federation expects shoppers will have spent nearly $989 billion in November and December for holiday gift-giving. Unfortunately…

In 2021, Black people owned less than 2% of companies within the $18 billion cannabis industry, according to a report by Leafly. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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Worker-owned cannabis cooperatives in Rhode Island are striving to help those affected by the war on drugs. State law mandates at least six retail …

The top reasons for Medicaid or exchange-eligible Rhode Islanders to be uninsured are concerns about the quality of care, the choice of providers and worries providers might treat the person differently. (Adobe Stock)
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Rhode Island experts said people must carefully consider what is important to them in an insurance plan during Medicare's open enrollment period…

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 20% of U.S. children have a developmental, emotional, mental or behavioral disorder. (Bildgigant/Adobe Stock)
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As students in Rhode Island gear up for the new school year, mental health is at the forefront of preparations. To address the growing demand for …

Every 24 hours, between 3 and 6 billion animals are killed for food. That comes to a lower-end estimate of 1.2 trillion animals killed every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Advocates said a lack of animal welfare laws is leading to pain and suffering on American factory farms. Close to 99% of livestock is now raised in …

A report for the Pew Charitable Trust calls for a reduction in the misuse of antibiotics and research into developing new, targeted drugs to fight infections. (Adobe Stock)
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Medical researchers say germs are getting smarter and more of them are becoming resistant to a class of drugs designed to treat infections. Doctors …

More than 160,000 Vermont residents received Medicare in 2024, and many will benefit from a new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs starting January 1, 2025. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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Vermont seniors are encouraged to weigh their health plan options during the Medicare open enrollment period, which runs through December 7. Many …

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