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The presidential race is a toss-up according to new polling; prominent church leaders work to ignite Black voter power; and a look at how cows can help curb methane emissions.

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Republicans defend their candidate from allegations of fascism, Trump says he'll fire special prosecutor Jack Smith if reelected, and California voters are poised to increase penalties for petty crime.

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Down-ballot races get short shrift in funding from political parties, Minnesota nice means helping high school kids get a head start on future careers, and Oklahoma tribes reverse effects of historic ag consolidation.

"I think voters should pay attention for all the reasons their ballot could be rejected," said Jen Fifield with Votebeat.org. "In some counties if you go to the wrong polling place, if they don't have vote centers where you can vote anywhere, your ballot could be rejected still." (Darylann Elmi / Adobe Stock)
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Friday, October 25, 2024
By Jen Fifield and Hannah Bassett for the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection re…

There are currently 7,606 active apprentices in the state of Arizona, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. (Adobe Stock)
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People in Arizona who have completed a registered apprenticeship program could see an average of an almost 50% increase in earnings, according to a …

"Our tree canopy program will cool our city streets with expanded shaded areas and create jobs," said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. (Elected Officials to Protect America)
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As the end of October approaches, parts of Arizona are still grappling with relentless heat, which is why environmental advocates are congratulating …

Advocates say "learning Landscapes" create $3 in economic benefits for every $1 invested. (Adobe Stock)
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By Claire Elise Thompson for Grist.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publi…

Even as families are forced to pay high prices for childcare, those dollars are not reaching early childhood educators who do not earn a living wage in any U.S. state. (Adobe Stock)
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Workers responsible for nurturing and educating young children during their most critical years of development struggle with poverty-level wages…

Three sinks show wastewater after it goes through each purification step at a water treatment plant in Orange County, Calif. (Matt Vasilogambros/Stateline)
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Colorado is one of a handful of states to allow water utilities to purify sewage for use as tap water and cities like Castle Rock are preparing to mak…

Breast cancer in the United States occurs primarily in middle-aged and older women, but age is not the only risk factor. (TarasGrebinets/Adobe Stock)
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Friday, October 25, 2024
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and health professionals are urging New Mexico women and those in other states to get screened at younger …

Because of their remote nature and limited capacity to access financial help, many of New Mexico's colonias rely on water wells not built to code. (GAO)
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Federal funding for infrastructure improvements in colonias, predominately rural, Hispanic communities near the U.S.-Mexico border, including 150 in …

New Mexico changed its state law in 2023 to allow people with felony convictions to vote if they are not incarcerated. (niyazz/Adobe Stock)
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New Mexicans who've been released from prison after serving time for a felony conviction will be able to vote in next month's election, after pro-…

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Depending on the county, there are between five and 41 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from in Oklahoma. (Adobe Stock)
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It is the time of year when people on Medicare can make changes to their health plans. For more than more than 700,000 Oklahomans, it means doing …

Adrian Sinclair is the plant manager at the 1839 Cherokee Meat Co. in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. (Ben Felder/Investigate Midwest)
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By Ben Felder for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Oklahoma News Service reporting for the Investigate Midwest-Solutions Jo…

More than 80 percent of Oklahoma's wastewater sludge ends up in crop fields, according to an analysis by Investigate Midwest. (Losonsky/Adobe Stock)
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By Ben Felder for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by Will Walkey for Oklahoma News Service reporting for the Investigate Midwest-Public News Ser…

The survey shows that because of Texas abortion laws many OB/GYN physicians and resident physicians are considering or have made changes to their practices that reduce the availability of OB/GYN care in the state. (Laura/Adobe Stock)
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A recent survey of OB/GYNs in the state shows that doctors are concerned and confused by Texas' abortion ban. 76% of doctors surveyed say they feel …

Early voting in Texas runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 1. (DOERS/Adobe Stock)
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Early voting kicks off in Texas today, and when voters cast their ballots, they'll vote for more than just the president. They'll also pick members …

Early voting in Texas starts Oct. 21. (Alan/Adobe Stock)
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Rural voters in Texas and across the U.S. tend to be swing voters and may decide the outcome of this year's presidential election. According to a …

The LeRay McAllister Fund was created to safeguard Utah's agricultural landscapes and economy, according to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. (Adobe Stock)
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Friday, October 25, 2024
Utah's leaders are taking steps to protect the state's shrinking agricultural land by issuing conservation easements. The move will limit non-…

Due to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, 1.9 million Medicare enrollees with the highest drug costs will save an average of $2,500 per year, according to the White House. (Adobe Stock)
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The annual Medicare open enrollment period is now underway and older Utahns are being encouraged to consider their choices. Advisers said a good …

The auto industry remains male dominated. In 2019, 23.6% of workers employed by automotive manufacturers were women, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission. (Adobe Stock)
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The automotive industry is changing, and one Utah university is reimagining how to prepare new and current auto technicians to meet the demands of …

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