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Trump touts immigration crackdown despite concerns about due process; NY faces potential impacts from federal vote on emissions standards; ND Tribes can elevate tourism game with new grants; WA youth support money for Medicaid, not war.

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Major shifts in environmental protections, immigration enforcement, civil rights as Trump administration reshapes government priorities. Rural residents and advocates for LGBTQ youth say they're worried about losing services.

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Migration to rural America increased for the fourth year, technological gaps handicap rural hospitals and erode patient care, and doctors are needed to keep the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians healthy and align with spiritual principles.

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…

Bonnie Miller, President of the League of Women Voters of Arkansas, said "the laws spell the death of direct democracy in Arkansas." (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, April 28, 2025
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester is facing legal action from the League of Women Voters of Arkansas. The organization filed a federal lawsuit …

The Environmental Protection Agency said exemptions to clean air regulations will "bolster coal-fired electricity generation, ensuring that our nation's grid is reliable, that electricity is affordable for the American people, and that EPA is helping to promote our nation's energy security." (kamilpetran/Adobe Stock)
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Two coal plants in Arkansas have received an exemption from the Trump administration and will have two additional years to comply with updated clean a…

The current Housing First program was instituted by President George W. Bush in 2004. (Aevan/Adobe Stock AI generated)
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It is estimated more than 2,600 people live on the streets across Arkansas. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has proposed a "treatment …

Florida's school vouchers program, which lawmakers expanded in 2023, is projected to divert nearly $4 billion this year from public education, according to the Florida Policy Institute. (Pixabay)
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Monday, April 28, 2025
Jude Bruno, president-elect of the Florida Parent Teacher Association, is leading a charge against two controversial education bills which would …

The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $3.1 billion for "underserved farmers" and land access, according to the USDA. (Pixabay)
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Friday, April 25, 2025
Frozen federal grants have thrown a South Florida farm training program into chaos, leaving a nonprofit scrambling to salvage it after sudden funding …

Florida State University, where a gunman killed two people last Thursday, experienced another shooting more than a decade ago that left three people injured. (ernie114/Pixabay)
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Florida State University students joined survivors of past mass shootings at the state Capitol this week, demanding that Gov. Ron DeSantis veto a …

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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…

Misdemeanor charges place 13 million Americans in the criminal justice system each year, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, April 28, 2025
New data shows incarceration has ballooned in Kentucky's rural counties, and less populated regions are building more jails. The findings come from …

From October 2021 to March 2023, the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations received more than 13,000 reports of online financial sextortion of minors, according to the FBI. (Adobe Stock)
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Online extortion cases involving children have been rapidly increasing in Kentucky and nationwide, and legislation signed into law by Gov. Andy …

In the state and local government sector in Kentucky, 6,400 injury and illness cases were reported in 2023, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Adobe Stock)
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to cut a cut a majority of jobs at the federal agency responsible for worker …

Tree pollen in Louisiana is often from elm, oak, poplar, cypress and maple among others. (Adobe Stock)
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With temperatures warming, allergy season is underway in Louisiana and experts are offering tips on how to cope. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation …

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 …

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Soybeans provide more protein per acre than any other major crop, producing about seven times more protein than beef cattle grazing on the same land area, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Pixabay)
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Mississippi State University Extension launched its annual soybean variety trials last week. It is a way to evaluate crop performance as farmers …

Mississippi rose from last to 21st in national reading scores since 2013, while serving one of America's highest-poverty student populations, marking the nation's fastest improvement on NAEP assessments. (Yan Krukau/Pexels)
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Mississippi's decade-long focus on early literacy has transformed the state. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, the state's …

Technical violations accounted for nearly two-thirds of Mississippi's probation/parole revocations in 2023, according to a 2024 Mississippi Department of Corrections task force report. (Pixabay)
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Criminal-justice experts say Mississippi's parole and probation systems, designed as alternatives to incarceration, are instead functioning as …

Farmworkers on the East Coast earn 35% less than the national average. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

According to UnitedHealthcare, medical costs associated with pollen allergies exceed $3 billion a year, with nearly half of those costs linked to prescription drugs. (Adobe Stock)
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South Carolina may be famous for its oaks, pines and other trees but experts said pollen from those spectacular forests can also make life miserable …

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…

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Since bird flu outbreaks began in 2022, more than 456,000 birds in Tennessee have been affected, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Abdullah/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, April 28, 2025
Rising egg prices have some wondering if raising backyard chickens could save money, but experts warn that this may not be a money-saving option…

The Individualized Education Account Program helps Tennessee families by offering funding for approved educational expenses customized to support each student's individual learning needs. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)
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Tennessee educators are expressing concern over President Donald Trump's push to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and return control to the …

Family caregivers face higher risks of heart attack, stroke and mental health issues, but research shows having just four hours of respite each month can significantly improve their health and well-being. (zinkevych/Adobe Stock)
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A Tennessee nonprofit is warning that potential Medicaid cuts could threaten crucial support for the state's nearly 1 million family caregivers…

The Government Accountability Office report found the waivers for the emissions standards don't count as a regulatory rule that falls under congressional authority. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, April 28, 2025
Lawmakers in the U.S. House will vote on a bill this week affecting Virginia's ability to create stronger emissions standards for vehicles and trucks…

About 9% of Virginians receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Adobe Stock)
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Friday, April 25, 2025
As lawmakers on Capitol Hill discuss trillions in spending cuts, opponents warned students on SNAP and free school meal programs would suffer…

Global food security depends on work done by the National Plant Germplasm System. Its scientists and funding are on the DOGE chopping block. (s1llu/Adobe Stock/AI enhanced)
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Working without fanfare, federal scientists at 22 U.S. sites maintain the nation's agricultural plant species collected since 1898. But the Trump …

Reduced federal funding for Medicaid would lead to widespread coverage losses and tens of thousands of avoidable deaths each year, according to the Center for American Progress. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, April 28, 2025
Many residents of West Virginia are at risk of losing health care under a federal proposal to cut Medicaid funding by $880 billion. Sen. Jim Justice…

Nearly 10,000 West Virginia children per year will suffer asthma attacks because of ozone from the oil and gas industry, according to a report from the Clean Air Task Force. (Adobe Stock)
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West Virginia communities will see increased air pollution with little oversight under a new Trump administration proposal offering presidential exemp…

Of the more than 5 million families with young children who pay for child care each year, on average 2.2 million, or about 43%, pay unaffordable rates, according to a Center for American Progress report. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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West Virginia lawmakers continue their inaction on improving access to child care. House Bill 2026 would have allocated $32 million toward child …

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