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Trump announces new auto tariffs in major trade war escalation; Florida child labor bill advances amid exploitation concerns; Indiana sets goal to boost 3rd grade reading proficiency; Kentucky doctors say GOP lawmakers' attempt to clarify abortion ban confuses instead.

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Newly released Signalgate messages include highly classified data. Americans see legal political spending as corruption. Activists say cuts to Medicaid would hurt maternity care, and cuts and changed rules at Social Security are causing customer service problems.

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Rural folks face significant clean air and water risks due to EPA cutbacks, a group of policymakers is working to expand rural health care via mobile clinics, and a new study maps Montana's news landscape.

In a letter to Alabama's congressional delegation, Faith in Action asks for stronger oversight and accountability, urging lawmakers to crack down on corruption, enforce existing laws and protect the voters who put them in office. (Adobe Stock)
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Faith leaders across Alabama are raising concerns about what they see as an overreach of executive power, urging the state's congressional delegation …

On March 7, 1965, police and state troopers brutally attacked civil rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. Known as Bloody Sunday, the violence left many injured and sparked national outrage, fueling the fight for voting rights. (Nate Blunt/Adobe Stock)
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Sixty years ago this weekend, young activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, demanding their right to vote and changing history in …

The Alabama Department of Labor reported the state's labor force participation rate rose to 57.7% in December. (Lane Erickson/Adobe Stock)
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A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature could change how people who are unemployed can qualify for benefits. House Bill 29, sponsored by Rep…

The findings of a study on farmer's reactions to drought conditions will provide valuable insights to help shape more sustainable agricultural practices and water conservation strategies. (Bits and Splits/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Students and professors at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock are studying farmer's reactions to drought conditions. The university received a …

U.S. Marine John Canley of Arkansas was a recipient of the United States military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in 1968 during the Battle of Hue. (Congressional Medal of Honor Society)<br />
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Some 29 Arkansas Medal of Honor recipients will be recognized Tuesday as the National Medal of Honor Museum opens in Arlington, Texas. The museum is …

Changes to Arkansas' abortion ban clarifies doctors acting in good faith would not be prosecuted for saving the life of a pregnant person. (Sikov/Adobe Stock)
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As members of the Arkansas Legislature debate changing the wording in the state's abortion ban, a new study showed states with strict abortion laws …

Florida's 2025 child labor bills, Senate Bill 918 and House Bill 1225, go further than 2024's House Bill 49, raising new safety concerns. (Pixabay)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
A Florida bill that would roll back child labor restrictions cleared a Senate panel this week, sparking debate over whether it empowers families or …

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, rescued six soldiers from a burning vehicle in Iraq on Oct. 17, 2005, enduring severe burns and enemy fire while refusing medical evacuation until all others were saved. (CMOHS website)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Tuesday is National Medal of Honor Day, a time to reflect on the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of the fewer than 4,000 Americans who have …

Filmmaker Michael Nash aims to feature his acclaimed film "Climate Refugees" on postage stamps, a challenge he hopes is easier than sending it to the moon. Approval rests with the U.S. Postal Service's Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. (Trimmel Gomes at Climate Correction Conference)
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Last year, filmmaker Michael Nash achieved the extraordinary when his documentary "Climate Refugees" was sent to the moon as part of a Lunar Museum …

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On March 7, 1965, police and state troopers brutally attacked civil rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala. Known as Bloody Sunday, the violence left many injured and sparked national outrage, fueling the fight for voting rights. (Adobe Stock)
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Sixty years ago this weekend, young activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, demanding their right to vote and changing …

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act would require all Americans to provide proof of citizenship in person when registering to vote or updating their voter information, creating new hurdles for many eligible voters. (Adobe Stock)
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The U.S. House is preparing to vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a bill voting rights groups said would block millions from …

According to the Good Food Institute, alternative proteins - from plants, fermentation or cultivated animal cells - demand far less land and water, emit fewer greenhouse gases and generate significantly less pollution than traditional meat products. (Adobe Stock)
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By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Georgia News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabor…

House Majority Whip Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, presents House Bill 90, which was amended to make changes in Kentucky's abortion law, March 13, 2025. (LRC Public Information)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
With a few days left in the 2025 legislative session, Republican lawmakers pushed through a bill they say should reassure doctors they can rely on …

Nationwide, 1.63 million students used e-cigarettes, according to data from the CDC. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Kentucky will soon begin licensing retailers who sell nicotine, which advocates have said will help regulate an industry and protect minors from …

The National School Lunch Program, created in 1946 as part of the National School Lunch Act, provides federal dollars to schools for food purchases. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
School staffing shortages can affect nutrition in Kentucky school districts, as many districts across the state rely on frozen, processed breakfast …

A report commissioned by the Environmental Defense Fund showed in 2024, there were 266 mitigation companies operating in the U.S., a 24% increase from 2021. (Adobe Stock / AI)
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A new report on growth in the methane mitigation industry shows positive developments for oil and gas companies, as well as the environment. The …

Louisiana's overall educational attainment rate has increased by 20.4% since 2009. (Adobe Stock/AI)
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Louisiana ranks below the national average in the percentage of adults with a college degree or other postsecondary credentials, according to the new …

A Dow Chemical plant, one of 200 such facilities, sits on the banks of the Mississippi River in what is called "Cancer Alley" between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. (Wikimedia Commons)
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A judge has ruled that elected officials in St. James Parish broke Louisiana's open meetings law by conferring secretly with a Chinese company …

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Mississippi wholesale eggs at $1.98 per dozen in March were 90% more expensive than in 2020, according to the USDA. (RENATOK/Pixabay)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Mississippi News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, established by the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, provides free, confidential support to individuals in mental health crises. (Pixabay)
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As Mississippi grapples with a growing mental health crisis, state and local leaders are being urged to prioritize diversion programs and crisis care …

The U.S. Postal Service is a self-funded independent agency, delivering mail to nearly every address in the nation. (Adobe Stock) The U.S. Postal Service is a self-funded independent agency that delivers mail to nearly every address in the nation. (Adobe Stock)
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Postal workers and supporters across Mississippi are preparing to join a National Day of Action on Thursday to oppose what they see as the growing thr…

Farmworkers on the East Coast earn 35% less than the national average. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
As today begins National Farmworker Awareness Week, North Carolina boasts the sixth-largest number of farmworkers of any state. More than 150,000 …

The prison population averaged about 30,000 last year in North Carolina. (Felix Mizioznikov/Adobe Stock)
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Programs allowing incarcerated people to receive reductions in their sentences help lower chances of reoffending, according to a recent analysis…

More than 166 million birds across the country have been affected by avian influenza. (panyawat/Adobe Stock)
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Industrial farming practices could be boosting the spread of bird flu. Avian influenza has been detected in poultry across the country, including in …

Rosenwald Schools served rural Black communities across 15 southern states, from Maryland to Texas. (Adobe Stock/AI)
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By Kim Kobersmith for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for South Carolina News Service for the Daily Yonder-Public News Service Coll…

Studies show about 5% of adults in the U.S. experience seasonal affective disorder, in which people encounter mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. (Adobe Stock)
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South Carolinians may find mid to late winter can be challenging due to short days, cold weather and a postholiday letdown, and you are not alone…

Agricultural researchers said farmers can now use technology to evaluate different crop zones and individually adjust how they irrigate and fertilize each area to improve their yield. (Adobe Stock/AI)
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By Jessica Kutz for The People Sentinel.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for South Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Ne…

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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 50% of Tennessee adults with a mental illness did not receive treatment or care in 2022. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Tennessee advocates are gathering at the state Capitol Wednesday to urge lawmakers to prioritize mental health funding and policies to strengthen fami…

Lumina Foundation research predicts that by 2031, 72% of U.S. jobs will require some form of higher education or skills training beyond high school. (Marius Venter/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Tennessee is working to get more people into college and career training programs, which the state says will be needed for good jobs in the future…

As part of the ongoing "Delivering for America" initiative, the Postal Service has cut $1.8 billion in yearly transportation expenses by streamlining networks and optimizing air and surface logistics. (Eqroy/AdobeStock)
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Tennessee Postal workers are protesting and mobilizing against the threat of postal privatization, which they said could lead to higher costs…

More than 25% of doctors in the United States were born outside the country, according to the Migration Policy Institute. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
By Arielle Zionts for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Zamone Perez for Virginia News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Ser…

A bill creating a Medal of Honor memorial in Washington, D.C. is being considered by the Senate. (Henry Villarama/Wikimedia Commons)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Tuesday is National Medal of Honor Day, celebrating the nearly 3,500 service members since 1861 who have been awarded the country's highest military …

From 1980 to 2024, Virginia experienced more than 100 severe weather events, each with losses exceeding $1 billion. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br />
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Monday, March 24, 2025
One of many federal agencies facing cuts by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm…

The combination of inflation and avian influenza has caused egg prices to rise more than 350% per dozen compared to last year, according to the American Farm Bureau. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …

West Virginia resident Hershel "Woody" Williams with former President George W. Bush at the museum's groundbreaking ceremony. (Congressional Medal of Honor Society)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The stories of 57 West Virginians who've received the Medal of Honor, the highest military award, will be on display at the new National Medal of …

Roughly 150 cities in 32 states have passed homelessness ordinances, according to the National Criminal Justice Association. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Next month, the city of Morgantown, West Virginia, will ask residents to vote on whether to keep or eliminate a city ordinance banning camping on …

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