Friday, December 8, 2023
Connecticut lawmakers are reluctant to approve new emission standards that would require 90% cleaner emissions from internal-combustion engines and re…
Thursday, December 7, 2023
More than 60 Connecticut immigrant advocate groups sent a letter to Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., to safeguard asylum rights.
Murphy is the lead …
A bill in Congress with a Connecticut House sponsor aims to reduce child labor in the United States. Called the "Children Harmed in Life-Threatening …
A new annual report suggests Delaware needs further investments in areas affecting children and young families, particularly in education. This …
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
A new report shows Maine is exceeding the home-heating goals set forth in its ambitious four-year climate plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions…
Advocates for unpaid family caregivers in Maine say they'll need continued support beyond the recently passed paid family and medical leave program…
Community groups across Maine are helping small towns with fewer resources better prepare for the growing threat of climate change. They are …
NASA-funded research using satellites to study atmospheric nitrogen will examine how different farming approaches affect greenhouse gas emissions…
The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Lung Cancer report - showing Maryland needs to do more for high-risk patients…
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Se…
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
College presidents testified before a congressional committee Tuesday on the rise of antisemitism on college campuses since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led …
A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found the repayment process for federal student loans has been filled with errors…
With the holiday shopping season underway, a consumer watchdog report is warning parents about the privacy risks associated with so-called 'smart …
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Gun-safety advocates in New Hampshire are urging Gov. Chris Sununu to back policies proven to reduce gun violence following a series of deadly …
As the opioid crisis continues, more New Hampshire grandparents are seeking financial help to raise their grandchildren. Already struggling with the …
Education experts say children in New Hampshire are at risk of falling behind their peers in other states with well-funded preschool programs…
Economic justice advocates in New Jersey are calling on Congress to avoid deep cuts in the 2024 federal budget proposed by a small group of hard-line …
Many New Jersey families are having a very hard time paying for child care, according to the new 2023 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey …
Thursday, December 7, 2023
New York City community advocates want to reduce the number of stop-and-frisk encounters with police.
The American Civil Liberties Union of New York …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants the state's Board of Public Utilities to initiate more bids for offshore wind projects in the New Year.
The move …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Government accountability groups want increased transparency in New York criminal court decisions. This comes after a new report finds only 6% of …
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The holiday shopping season is already in full swing, and AARP Pennsylvania has some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity …
Bipartisan legislation that proposes the installation of solar panels in schools across Pennsylvania awaits a vote in the state Senate. The Solar …
Clean-energy companies and supporters are calling on federal officials to prioritize the development of charging infrastructure for EV powered medium …
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 …
Autumn leaves will soon be falling and a growing number of homeowners in Vermont are willing to leave them on the ground. A new survey from the …
Vermont ranks fourth in the nation on measures of child well-being, according to a new report. The 2023 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…
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