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Trump heads to Texas after catastrophic flooding, avoiding criticism he's heaped on other governors; Trump threatens a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, and he may double what most other nations are charged; USDA funding pause could stall conservation momentum in MI, nation; New Ohio weapons plant to bring over 4,000 jobs; Report: Occupational segregation leads to pay gap for MA women.

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NOAA nominee says he supports cutting the agency's budget. Many question why Ukraine's weapons aid was paused. And farmers worry how the budget megabill will impact this year's Farm Bill.

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Rural Americans brace for disproportionate impact of federal funding cuts to mental health, substance use programs, and new federal policies have farmers from Ohio to Minnesota struggling to grow healthier foods and create sustainable food production programs.

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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Thursday, July 10, 2025
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 …

Utilities have invested nearly $700 million in renewable energy projects throughout the last decade across Alaska, from small rural villages to Anchorage, according to The Nature Conservancy. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Potential cuts to alternative energy tax incentives could slow alternative energy distribution in the rural parts of Alaska. Lawmakers in Congress …

Students at the 2024 Arts Advocacy Day spent time networking and discussing policy issues affecting arts education. (Skye Morse-Hodgson/Snap Yourself)
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
More than 400 teen artists will gather this Saturday in Southern California to learn about equity in arts education. The 3rd annual Arts Advocacy Day …

The federal government has not released a timeline for disbursing $6.8 billion in grants to school districts nationwide. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)<br />
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Panic has set in at school districts across the Golden State as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. Tony Thurmond…

Clean air advocates rallied at Los Angeles City Hall last spring to increase support for a rule to combat air pollution at the ports. (4th Street Productions)<br />
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A controversial bill on how best to clean up the air at California ports gets a hearing today in Sacramento. Senate Bill 34 would place limits on …

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 …

Starting in January, the Biden administration's cap on prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D will be limited to $2,000 per year. (Margaret/Adobe Stock)
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For Hawaiians on Medicare, opening the mail is the first step in successfully navigating 2025 health-care coverage. It's open enrollment season…

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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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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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 …

Nevada kids enjoy a free fishing day sponsored by the Rotary Club on June 14 at the Sparks Marina. (Jamie Roice-Gomes)<br />
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Everybody loves to get something free and right now, kids aged 12-17 can get a fishing and hunting license at no cost from the Nevada Department of …

The U.S. Department of Education has not said if or when it will release $6.8 billion in federal grants to school districts. (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)
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Panic is setting in at school districts across the Silver State as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. State data show the …

Nevada Assembly Bill 121 protects tenants from hidden or "junk" fees, making sure renters know the total cost of rent before signing a lease. (Kit Leong/Adobe Stock)
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Housing advocates in Nevada are criticizing Gov. Joe Lombardo's decision to veto what they call essential housing measures. Anwar Green and other …

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Nationwide the recommended ratio of students to counselors is 250 to 1, Oregon is over that number at 330 to 1. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Most Gen Z high school students and their parents are unaware of the range of options available to kids after graduation, according to a new survey…

Protesters gathered in Baker City on July 2nd to protest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. (Partners for a Hunger-free Oregon)
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Oregon lawmakers would have to find an extra $850 million in the state budget starting in 2028 to cover cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …

Laboratory technicians were among the 1,100 employees at Portland's Providence St. Vincent Hospital recently voting to join Service Employees International Union Local 49. (Adobe Stock)
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More than 1,100 caregivers at Portland's Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have voted to unionize, joining the Service Employees International …

The recommended ratio of students to counselors is 250 to 1, Washington is over that at 363 to 1. (Christoph Burgstedt/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Most Gen Z high school students and their parents are unaware of the range of options available to kids after graduation, according to a new survey…

State governments await guidance on whether or when $6.8 billion dollars in federal grants to school districts will be released. (Insta_photos/Adobe Stock)<br />
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Panic has set in at school districts across Washington state as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. Chris Reykdal…

The dam removal opened up more than 30 miles of new spawning grounds for steelhead and 15 miles of salmon habitat. (Ian Shive)
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Conservationists are celebrating the protection of five miles of river frontage along the White Salmon River. The 174-acre site was purchased by The …

Fort Laramie is one of Wyoming's many national historic sites. (Richard Wright/Danita Delimont/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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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