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Supreme Court clears the way for Republican-friendly Texas voting maps; In Twin Cities, riverfront development rules get on the same page; Boston College Prison Education Program expands to women's facility; NYS bill requires timely state reimbursement to nonprofits; Share Oregon holiday spirit by donating blood.

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Trump escalates rhetoric toward Somali Americans as his administration tightens immigration vetting, while Ohio blocks expanded child labor hours and seniors face a Sunday deadline to review Medicare coverage.

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Native American tribes are left out of a new federal Rural Health Transformation Program, cold temperatures are burdening rural residents with higher energy prices and Missouri archivists says documenting queer history in rural communities is critical amid ongoing attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.

The Alaska Energy Authority has funded three large solar energy projects in the largely rural state, efforts that could be derailed under changes in the new Trump administration budget. (Adobe Stock)
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Rural Alaska power customers are likely to pay higher electricity rates as a result of the elimination of incentives to switch away from traditional f…

Places like rural Dutch Harbor, Alaska, rely heavily on diesel powered generators for a majority of their power production. (Adobe Stock)
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Despite last-minute concessions in the Trump administration's budget, which removes alternative energy tax incentives, rural Alaska power providers …

Utility providers in rural Alaska are using sources of alternative energy production to overcome the geographical and logistical challenges to getting electricity into some of the most remote parts of the state, seeking to reduce reliance on traditional power distributions systems. (Adobe Stock)
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Despite debate in Washington over ending incentives to help Alaska's smallest places move away from traditional oil and gas-based power generation in …

CoveredCA advised DACA recipients losing coverage to consult an insurance broker or their county social services office to see if they qualify for Medi-Cal. (Mark Adams/Adobe Stock)
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People who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, will be dropped from their CoveredCA health plans at the …

A new study finds that about 30 percent of women work in the lower-paying nonprofit sector and ten percent work in state and local government. (Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock)
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Women in California and across the country earn an average of 82% of what men make in the first 10 years after graduating from college, according to …

Statistics show only about 46% of people who experience cardiac arrest get CPR from people nearby. A new, mobile hands-only kiosk can teach basic CPR skills in just a few minutes. (Kristine Mosqueda Kelly)
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If you have an extra five minutes, you can save a life because you can learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation at no cost from a new mobile, hands-only …

Deep-sea habitats like this one in American Samoa are being considered for mineral mining projects. (Susanna Pershern/Submerged Resources Center)
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Conservation groups in Hawaii are calling for a moratorium on deep-sea mining for minerals, citing the need for further research on the environmental …

A new report found more kids in Hawaii have parents lacking secure employment. (Adobe Stock)
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Hawaii's housing cost burden is affecting child well-being, according to a new report. The state ranked 24th in this year's Annie E. Casey …

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa, a public land-grant research university in Honolulu, is the flagship campus of the University of Hawai'i system. (Adobe Stock)
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Following President Donald Trump's executive order lifting Immigration and Customs Enforcement restrictions in protected areas, the American …

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Nearly 750 Idahoans have graduated from the WWAMI medical education program. (allexxandarx/Adobe Stock)
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Idaho legislation that would end the state's participation in a regional medical education program is facing a groundswell of opposition. WWAMI - …

People who raise chickens say the process can serve educational purposes for kids. (Cavan/Adobe Stock)
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A bill in the Idaho Legislature would lower restrictions for allowing chickens in residential areas. The impetus for the legislation from Sen…

Pete Hegseth was confirmed by the Senate as Defense Secretary on Jan. 24. (U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza/Department of Defense)
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ties with a controversial church based in Idaho and critics said the church's Christian nationalist views could gui…

Montana's 2025 main budget bill funded 10 recommendations from the state's Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission and Montana lawmakers passed 14 bills related to improving mental health care. (Adobe Stock)
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After a legislative session which opened doors to expand mental health care services across Montana, a state commission said it is considering the …

Members of the Blackfoot Drought Committee, first formed in 2000, include local landowners, irrigators and outfitters, as well as representatives from state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. (Jason Olstad/Adobe Stock)
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Following last year's historic drought in Montana and hot temperatures early this spring, the Blackfoot River is running at roughly 25% of normal …

The Montana Environmental Policy Act, which supports the state constitution, was weakened by a bill that passed in the state this session. Some involved with the legislation expect lawsuits will challenge the new law. (Adobe Stock)
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Environmental and wildlife conservation in Montana took hits during this year's state legislative session, including vetoes from the governor on …

A new study found about 30% of women work in the lower-paying nonprofit sector and 10% work in state and local government. (Drobot Dean/ Adobe Stock)
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Women in Nevada and across the country earn an average of 82% of what men make in the first 10 years after graduating from college, according to a …

A 2023 study from the University of Nevada, Reno found that Lake Tahoe has the third-highest concentration of microplastics among the 38 lakes studied worldwide. (Carl Mazur Photo/Adobe Stock)
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Nevada receives extremely low marks in the fight against plastic pollution. This is Plastic-free July and a report called The United States of …

The U.S. Department of Education has frozen grants that support summer learning, teacher professional development, after-school programs, English-language classes, support for children of migrants, school-based mental health and adult education. (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)
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Public education advocates are sounding alarms about the upcoming school year because the federal government is holding up about $60 million in funds …

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Along with the increase in the number of family caregivers, their stints are getting longer. The study found 30% have been caregiving for more than five years, a significant increase since 2020. (Marco/Adobe Stock)
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More people are providing care at home for aging family members or those with disabilities - and a new study says they face mounting financial and emo…

Microgrids can provide up to 10 megawatts of power, enough to power approximately 2,000 homes, and can be equipped with batteries for storage.  (Oulailux/Adobe Stock)
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed into law the first set of statewide policies in the country supporting community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are …

Americans generate more than 35 million tons of plastic waste every year, almost all of which ends up in a landfill or is incinerated. (diy13/Adobe Stock)
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Oregon has received good marks in the fight against plastic pollution. This month is Plastic-Free July and a report called "The United States of …

If approved, the Democracy Voucher program would bring in $4.5 million each year through a property tax. (Road Red Runner/Adobe Stock)
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A public funding mechanism for Seattle elections is up for renewal in next week's election. The Democracy Voucher program was passed 10 years ago…

Studies show participating in sports lowers rates of anxiety and depression for children. (Adobe Stock)
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Coaches in the Renton School District, just south of Seattle, are organizing with the American Federation of Teachers to fight for what they say are …

Employees need quick access to their files in order to know what documents they have signed, such as non-competition agreements.  (Adobe Stock)<br />
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A new Washington law ensures employees quick access to their personnel files, which are necessary for many things including filing for workers' …

Fort Laramie is one of Wyoming's many national historic sites. (Richard Wright/Danita Delimont/Adobe Stock)
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The Wyoming Historic Preservation Office is a state office born from the National Historic Preservation Act, a federal law. After a three-month …

The rate of ideologically driven out-of-state federal campaign contributions nearly doubled between 2012 and 2022, according to a report. (Radomir Rezny/Adobe Stock)
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Good-government groups are warning of big changes to the way federal campaigns are financed, after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case …

The Western Organization of Resource Councils is hosting the training and has members in Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Oregon. (Adobe Stock)
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A three-part online training series on how to run for office and govern effectively begins Monday, designed for people running at any level of …

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