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 …
By Seth Millstein for Sentient Climate.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for Connecticut News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News …
A new report shows Connecticut's teacher pension financing reinforces inequity. The Equable Institute's report finds Pupil Pension Subsidies are …
Open enrollment is here - a brief window for Delaware residents and people all around the country nationwide to revamp their health-care plans…
With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, Delaware officials said school-based services have become essential in addressing issues…
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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Thursday, December 5, 2024
As 2025 begins, there will be a record number of women serving in state legislatures nationwide.
More than 2,400 women will hold state legislative …
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…
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
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 …
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 …
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to decide soon whether to list the monarch butterfly as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act…
Federal investments are helping the city of Boston develop greater workforce training programs. The city received $23 million in 2022 to develop …
Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping a new teacher certification process will draw more diverse candidates to the classroom. The state recently passed …
Massachusetts farmers said they are bracing for revenue losses due to cuts in fresh produce SNAP benefits. Starting Dec. 1, families who utilize the …
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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 …
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 …
Health clinics in New England and elsewhere are coping with a sharp uptick in requests for long-acting contraceptives in the wake of the election…
Medical researchers said germs are getting smarter and more are becoming resistant to a class of drugs designed to treat infections. Doctors say the …
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 Jersey ranks poorly for maternal mental health. The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health gave the state a C- due to several factors. A bill …
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
A new report found New York hospitals are in a precarious financial state.
The New York State Hospitals Fiscal Survey Report showed statewide …
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Advocates and lawmakers want New York's Power Authority to amend its draft plan to build at least 15 gigawatts of renewable energy.
The current …
Immigrant New Yorkers want lawmakers to create an unemployment bridge program. It would support unemployed workers who are ineligible for state …
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Pennsylvania health care advocates are in Washington, D.C. today and Wednesday to urge Congress to extend federal funding for Community Health …
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient Climate.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public Ne…
A new poll shows preference for Made in America gifts, despite competition from Chinese shopping apps. The American Alliance for Manufacturing …
Rhode Island experts said people must carefully consider what is important to them in an insurance plan during Medicare's open enrollment period…
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 …
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 …
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 …
Medical researchers say germs are getting smarter and more of them are becoming resistant to a class of drugs designed to treat infections. Doctors …
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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