Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Connecticut advocates are distressed about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson.
The ruling said public camping bans …
Amid the fun in the sun, Connecticut residents should be wary of summertime scams. Utility company impostor scams are prominent this time of year…
Connecticut environmental advocates want the General Assembly to address climate action in this week's special session, since lawmakers failed to act …
The Delaware General Assembly has approved legislation to allow terminally ill adults access to prescription drugs so if they are suffering, they can …
Delaware is ranked 31st in the nation for the overall health and welfare of children but its education ranking is much lower at 45th, according to …
Advocates supporting the legalization of medical aid in dying in Delaware are optimistic following the recent passage of House Bill 140. It is now …
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Monday, July 1, 2024
A monthly telecom surcharge could generate significant funding for Maine's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, according to a new report.
The mental …
A critical shortage of direct care workers in Maine is leaving residents without needed health services, according to a new report. It showed more …
Clean-energy advocates in Maine are applauding an expansion of the state's electric vehicle charging network. State officials recently announced the …
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
A new report looking at the rollout of the 988 suicide and crisis hotline finds a wide variance between states, with Maryland among those taking …
The latest Maryland School Breakfast Report finds tens of thousands fewer kids are being served post COVID. The end of pandemic era waivers two …
Many food producers have made progress since 2008 toward ending the use of gestation crates for pregnant pigs, according to a new report from animal-…
Monday, July 1, 2024
Community groups in Massachusetts will see continued funding to support the state's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Public health officials have …
A new marine national monument in the Atlantic Ocean aims to protect one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet from overfishing. Located 130 …
A Legislature-backed Commission on Poverty in Massachusetts aims to address the state's historic wealth gap. The commission will study demographic …
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Two years since activation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new report found New Hampshire could improve resources for the mental health …
Twenty years after the first state permitted marriage equality, a majority of same-sex married couples said it had a profound positive effect on …
House Republicans are backing legislation to require proof of citizenship to register to vote in a federal election. Despite a lack of evidence…
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has published its annual Kids Count Data Book, and the report shows the impact of the pandemic on educational outcomes…
After a five-year court battle, New Jersey's medical aid-in-dying law has been affirmed by the state's Supreme Court, which rejected an attempt to …
New Jersey kids score higher than the national average for overall well-being but large racial disparities persist, according to a new study…
Monday, July 1, 2024
New York's Building Code Council is set to include the All-Electric Buildings Act in its 2025 code update.
The 2023 law bans natural gas and other …
A new report finds New York City environmental-justice communities face worsening air quality. It's part of the Community Heat and Air Mapping …
A New York City bill is a catch-22 for removing lead pipes. The so-called "Rotten Apple Bill" makes city property owners remove their home's lead …
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Monday, July 1, 2024
Philadelphia is addressing its opioid crisis by deploying mobile medical units to provide Medicaid-funded "street medicine" to the unhoused population…
Today is the last day for Pennsylvanians to submit feedback to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative about a Biden administration proposal to …
Pittsburgh is one stop on a nationwide summer tour to raise awareness about electric vehicles and clean energy. The group Elected Officials to …
Rhode Island has ranked 12th in the nation for child well-being according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The …
A new annual report finds Rhode Island families need better access to affordable child care. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
Vermont ranks high in child well-being, but post-pandemic learning loss continues to impact educational outcomes, according to a new report. The 202…
By Annie Ropeik for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publ…
Children of color in Vermont fare relatively well compared to their peers nationwide, but a new report says economic disparities persist for their …
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