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Trump ousts Kristi Noem from DHS; Rural CA community colleges deploy AI to keep students on track; Algae-powered concrete earns University of Miami project top prize; As Ukraine war lingers, ND sponsors press for speedy work approvals.
Advocates for those with disabilities in Idaho and nationwide are alarmed by proposed Medicaid cuts, programs that provide virtual crisis care are making inroads in rural South Dakota and Wyoming and the mighty bison returns to Texas.
Hegseth says a U.S. sub sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka; Cornyn and Paxton headed for runoff in Texas; a look at how AI is being used in the military; and a report says influencers behind an uptik in oral nicotine pouch sales.
Midterm elections in NC and TX could determine the balance of power in the Senate; End of nuclear weapons pact signals demise of U.S. diplomacy; WA voting rights advocates: SCOTUS ruling could harm voters of color; NM's senior senator leads opposition to Pearce EPA nomination; CT residents face challenges affording everyday life.
Rubio insists Congress is in the loop on Iran; Trump's BLM bonding rollback could cost taxpayers over $750 billion; Lawmakers reverse course, give New Mexico teachers 1% pay raise; Supreme Court leans toward a marijuana user's challenge to gun restriction.
Strikes escalate across the Middle East as Iran attacks the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia; Midterm elections today in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas; a West Virginia bill cuts hefty tax breaks for data centers; and how clean energy goals are tied to high-quality union jobs
FBI probes possible terror link to Texas shooting that left three dead, 14 injured; 9 people injured in mass shooting at Cincinnati music venue; New affordability agenda draws from MA Fair Share success; South Texas pastor speaks out against family detention centers; Dr. Seuss Day kicks off Nevada Reading Week.
Four U.S. service members are dead as the Mideast conflict widens; Georgia's housing crisis has families running in place; the Power Act aims to hold data centers accountable; and high hospital bills are the leading cause of medical debt for many.
Bill Clinton testifies before lawmakers over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein; EPA plans to release scaled-back coal ash regulations in OH; USSD campus hopes Black History Month events elevate inclusivity; Georgia leaders align systems and funding to improves health.
Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP political theater; More Democrats embrace universal child care as an economic priority; Michigan public health workers stand against EPA soot rollbacks.
DHS official tells state election chiefs there won't be ICE agents at polling places; Maine helps keep the cold winter air out; NC sees largest drop in coverage after health care credits expire; Bridging the rural school meal gap in ND; Cement industry pours billions of dollars into the TX economy.
4 killed in speedboat were trying to infiltrate Cuba, officials say; WA voting rights advocates rally behind pre clearance bill; VA lawmakers pass legislation to protect bank funds from garnishment; Advocacy groups say proposed SNAP changes would hurt Alabamians.
Casey Means, critic of mainstream medicine, poised to become nation's top doctor; NYS takes steps to support youth mental health systems; Report: Arizona coal-fired power plant has grown inefficient; Professor: Rev. Jesse Jackson's ties to rural IL shaped his legacy.
Trump says 'our nation is back' as he delivers State of the Union address; 30 lawmakers skip Trump address for 'People's State of the Union'; Man fatally stabs 4 people in Washington state as deputies head to serve him a restraining order; Local activists claim victory as ICE cancels NH warehouse plan; Report: Economic security policies boost PA kids' long-term well-being.
Pentagon flags risks of a major operation against Iran; SOTU address: Environmentalists say OH, U.S. climate is worse off; TX home construction market could be hit hard by deportations; Could a temporary price cap on groceries help NH families?
Trump's tariff goes into effect at 10 percent, not the 15 threatened; Virginia health advocates warn of tailpipe regulation rollback; Older, rural WV residents most affected by loss of ACA tax credits; Safety in solidarity: NYC group gives trainings for ICE confrontations.
DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion; President's trade officer says no change on tariff policy; MT farmers 'relieved' by SCOTUS tariff ruling, frustrated by costs; CA leaders urge BLM to stop new oil and gas leases; Alabamians urged to know their risk during American Heart Month; Formerly incarcerated WI instructor reshapes criminal justice education.
US citizens urged to 'shelter in place' after Mexico drug lord's killing sparks wave of violence; Near impossible' travel conditions in New York as 22 inches of snow falls on the east coast; One Colorado marks 15th LGBTQIA+ Lobby Day at State Capitol; Advocates warn Medicaid work rules could hurt MI caregivers; Fewer Arkansans enrolled in ACA Marketplace.
Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape; Driver's license suspensions in NC lead people off track; Solar fund cuts devastate MT Native American tribes; Removal of Acadia National Park climate change signage spurs lawsuit.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in a major blow to the president; AL nursing apprenticeships help close gaps in profession; The future of construction: University of Washington's living structures; Shining the spotlight on caregivers in Michigan and the nation.
8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche; Report: Deportations could affect Arkansas' construction market; Fraud control talks back in play at MN capitol; Poll: Conservation support has increased across eight Western states.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein; VA climate advocates reaffirm goals amid legislative debate; CT groups ask state lawmakers to preserve health care access; Advocates urge GA Black families to discuss end-of-life plans.
Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC's threats; NYS takes oversight action on DHS while federal reforms stall; TX Latino communities encouraged to continue the fight for clean air; NC police department tracker tech raises constitutional questions.
Six skiers rescued, nine others still missing after group is caught in Sierra avalanche; Can a Millionaires Tax help fix WA's affordability 'crisis?' Facing doctor shortage, lawmakers in MI explore who can fill the gap; Federal cuts renew push for MA medical debt protections.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84; Expert: Both natural gas and renewables needed for VA energy demand; NM's gray wolves back in crosshairs of proposed legislation; Black farmers face uncertainty, but seeds of the future are planted in the Carolinas.
2 killed, 3 hospitalized in Pawtucket ice rink shooting; suspect also dead; IN ICE office raises community questions; ID groups to sue cities over wastewater plant violations; At-will employment hurts MD workers' rights, report finds.
Winter storm warning issued for SoCal mountains ahead of major storm; Michigan congresswoman joins advocates opposing SAVE Act; CA faith leaders condemn move to undermine climate regulation; KS anti-transgender bill could sharply impact MO residents.
In a new video, Savannah Guthrie calls on abductor to 'do the right thing'; AZ transgender community pushes back on immigration enforcement; New tech helps power grids by shifting EV charging to off-peak hours; NV leader joins fight to better fund electric transportation.
Recovered gloves, wanted Ring doorbell footage highlight Guthrie case latest; Georgia's 988 crisis line faces gaps as demand grows; IL college works to close the rural pharmacy gap; NC explores child care solutions for community college students.
Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall; Maryland advocates call for $25 minimum wage, end to tipped wages; Public health officials condemn end of greenhouse gas regulations; NM Senate passes bill to protect drivers from increased surveillance.
Search for Savannah Guthrie's mother continues with 18,000-plus calls pouring in; GA loses 209,000 ACA enrollees amid Medicaid debate; New Seasons workers win landmark union contract in OR; Experts: KY pork plant settlement wouldn't protect environmental health.
Police identify suspect in Canada mass shooting as investigation into motive continues; New England colleges support teachers with AI in the classroom; TX legislators urged to address children's mental health issues; More savings for Michigan seniors as drug price program expands.
New surveillance video is prompting fresh leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, alongside new disclosures tied to the Epstein files. Elsewhere, recalled manufacturing jobs, rising college costs, worker protections, infrastructure needs, farm innovation and cultural preservation are also in focus.
As Black History Month continues, Ohio educators say debates over diversity are creating classroom uncertainty. In Georgia, lawmakers push to protect homeowners from costly association fees, while Oregon bucks national trends with a surge in union membership.
AI deepfakes complicate a high-profile missing-person case as new data reveal gaps in river protections, education payoffs and health-care affordability across the U.S.
The 2026 Winder Olympics kick off with some injury drama; Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the fifth amendment and less than 40 percent of Wyoming workers have college degree.
Cultural milestones, media shakeups, and stories of survival and stability are shaping the day from a historic Super Bowl halftime show to new questions about health, housing, and accountability.
Cultural debates, public services, and workforce challenges are shaping the day, from book bans and newsroom changes to health coverage and classrooms under strain.
The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, as investigators examine the legitimacy of reported ransom notes and offer a reward for information leading to her recovery. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, with opening ceremonies and early competition drawing attention to U.S. contenders in figure skating and hockey.
Dangerous cold grips the Northeast this weekend, while a new White House drug pricing website launches amid ongoing pressures on families tied to heating costs, child care, Medicare and the workforce.
A missing-person investigation involving a national TV anchor underscores broader concerns about trust and vulnerability, as states move to curb crypto scams, phase out the penny, rethink youth justice and grapple with economic pressure affecting newsrooms, food access, workers and schools across the country.
Trump's border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately; Kentucky pastor in Minneapolis: 'We need sustained resistance'; AR educators prepare for ICE interaction; OR hunger hits new high amid calls for state to fund SNAP; VA labor advocates eye repeal of 'right-to-work bill.
House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown; ME leads on climate action as U.S. withdraws from global agreements; Amid federal DEI rollbacks, MS Black women face job loss and severe wage gap; Judge denies Trump bid to end TPS for Haitians as ICE fears loom; Report: Feds have delivered on Project 2025 at expense of public lands.
Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress; Analysis: Proposed power plant raises pollution risks for WV residents; Transit Equity Day highlights connecting people to opportunity; New bill would allow VA public workers to unionize.
Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues; NH lawmakers consider 'Medicare for All' bill as health care costs spike; Cold snap sends Ohioans to ER as winter risks continue; Push grows for PA in-home care funding in Gov. Shapiro's budget.
Key House conservatives bow to Trump ahead of government funding vote, signaling swift end to shutdown; Trump prepares to let go of arms control with Russia; Montanans share deep concerns about data centers; Federal bill looks to expand responsible, large-scale fish farming in VA.
Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release; Higher ACA costs hit Michigan families; Bill would require study of missing Black women, children in Nebraska; Climate 'superfund' bill advances in Maine legislature; Seahawks fans shake stadium more than local quake.
Epstein victims' lawyers ask court to order DOJ to take down Epstein files website; New congressional maps debated to 'protect' MD federal workers; Social Security data breach puts New England retirees at financial risk; Standard Wage Bill aims to boost UT economy, worker training.
Tulsi Gabbard's appearance at Fulton County FBI raid raises questions; Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight; Study explores reducing nitrogen pollution in CT, U.S. farm soil; New report finds cover crops pay off in WI; NM legislator wants another $50M spent on uranium mine cleanup.
Democrats say they've reached agreement to avert shutdown; ME nurses hold vigil for MN colleague, call on Congress to defund ICE; FTC orders GM, OnStar to stop sharing VA driver data; Caring 'grandmas' help Illinois girls navigate middle school; WA hydroelectric project approved on sacred site sparks outcry.
Nobel Peace Prize goes to Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader; Palestinians begin returning to Gaza's north as Israel says ceasefire now in effect; Expert: Mass deportations would harm all OR workers; Missouri expert chimes in on renewed federal autism research; Will new TX voting map be used next year? 3-judge panel to decide.
Virginians are upset about continuing development of a gas power plant; Floridians advocate for better environmental justice of their flooding community; a Georgia fire department takes on social service work; Ohio breast cancer patients should beware of scammers; and Connecticut activists support immigrants with a day of action.
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan; Poll: Most Americans, Kentuckians support extending ACA tax credits; High rents raise barriers to adulthood, Mississippi researcher finds; Ecosystems benefit when more Marylanders let leaves lie, survey finds.
Trump calls for jailing of Illinois governor and Chicago mayor in immigration standoff; AR seeks money to help health care systems navigate funding cuts; Planned WV plastics recycling facility could hurt economy, public health; IN lawmakers study ways to boost postpartum care.
Texas national guard troops arrive in Chicago amid Trump's crackdown; Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids; Officials warn of election integrity threats amid cybersecurity cuts; VA voters overwhelmingly support prescription price watchdog; Report: CT immigrant families need better support from the state; Breast cancer survivor urges caution with online 'cures.'
Comey will seek to dismiss case as malicious prosecution; Ohio domestic violence deaths reach record high, report shows; Report: New college grads feel 'unprepared' for jobs in their field; Satellite data show NM's stricter methane rules reduce emissions.
Flight delays begin as air traffic staffing shortages worsen; WA voter ID initiative draws fire; Florida Climate Week launches in Jacksonville, focusing on resilience; A high-tech approach to keeping Arizona forests healthy.
Trump threatens to use emergency powers to bypass Courts and deploy troops; SCOTUS to hear case targeting Colorado's conversion therapy ban; NC BREATHE develops 'road map' to better environmental health; Groups help NYS Hispanic, Latino community with end-of-life planning.
Judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard or any Guard troops in Oregon; Farm Bill expires amid federal shutdown affecting AR farmers; ME digital equity advocates regroup following federal funding cut; Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water.
Newsom says he'll sue to keep Trump from sending California National Guard to Portland; Nonpartisan federal workers swept up in political feud; Rural libraries in ID struggle under state's book banning law; groups push for revamp of trade deal to protect jobs in PA.
Trump eyes cuts to 'Democrat Agencies' in government shutdown; Indiana braces for flu season as vaccines roll out; NYC ballot propositions address affordable housing crisis; Line 5 contested hearing case wraps up today in WI.
Day 3 of federal funding deadlock brings Trump layoff fears; Fate of Farm Bill overlooked in government shutdown; End of federal EV tax incentives will set back economy, advocates say; Pennsylvania cities rank among nation's 'asthma capitals.'
Two dead in UK synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, suspect 'with bomb' shot by police; Ohio bill would end radioactive brine spreading on roads; Arizona game officials work to protect elk during the 'rut'; IN lawmakers hear concerns over prison crowding.
Vought: Mass firings will begin 'in a day or two'; ID gun suicide rates for 70+ among highest in nation; WV teachers unions merge with new focus on school consolidation; Adolescent brain science informs programs to help teens thrive.
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty; During troubled times, MN center spreads community hope; Ohio research helps unravel landfill heating mysteries; Report: PA's Shell petrochemical plant falling short on promises.
Trump Threatens to fire 'a lot' of federal workers as shutdown looms; Domestic violence survivor groups slam Trump immigration policies; SD expert: Don't let current events push you away from democracy; Prison rights groups monitor increasing IN female incarceration rates; Advocates concerned about youth crime rhetoric in NYS.
Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question; Congress has less than 24 hours to avert a shutdown; MN university wants to help solve social worker shortage; NM's higher-ed hiring model follows controversial nationwide trend; Report: CO teachers face highest 'pay penalty' in nation.
Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown; EPA expected to OK Texas' Class VI carbon capture primacy request; Hoosier children show troubling obesity increase; Seasonal protection against Lyme disease on the horizon.
Two more bodies found after Michigan church shooting led to devastating fire; Expert: NOAA research cuts could affect MD farms, banks, others; MS postal leader champions 250-year legacy amid privatization concerns; WV electric customers likely to see increasing rates.
At least 2 dead and 8 others wounded after shooting and fire at Michigan church; AR students concerned about future of free speech; Report: 20,000 NJ kids lost Medicaid coverage in two years; Eric Adams abandons re-election bid for Mayor of New York City; Report: Florida utilities 'slow to move off fossil fuels,' risking climate goals.
New tariffs shock countries reeling from Trump's chaotic trade war; Slow federal permitting process delays NY clean energy projects; Plastic pellet pollution threatens Mississippi River, Gulf Coast wildlife; WA celebrates National Public Lands Day Saturday.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move 'now' to prosecute enemies; MN on verge of deciding blockbuster utility sale; NC crime bill would streamline death penalty cases; Oregon Kaiser health care workers authorize strike.
White House begins plan for mass firings if there's a government shutdown; Proposed federal cuts threaten Great Lakes, Michigan economy; Alabama could see big coverage losses if tax credits expire; Police union eyes retention, labor rights as November election nears.
U.S. Attorney scrambles to present case against James Comey; Report: IN utilities backsliding on clean energy transition; Diaper distribution program boosts MA families' financial security; Scientists discuss solutions at New York City Climate Week; 'Magical' monarch migration passing though IL.
Trump tells world leaders their countries are 'going to hell' in combative UN speech; One year after Helene, NC program teaches students resilience; Report: AR utility companies not doing enough to fight air pollution; NYS farmers face impacts, benefits from final MAHA report.
Multiple fatalities confirmed in shooting at Dallas ICE facility, sources say; Zelenskyy praises 'well-informed' Trump after president's Russia war pivot; NC consumer groups promote responsible lending as feds retreat; New federal budget bill threatens access to caregiver services in TN; MI leaders challenge EPA plan to roll back 'clean car' standards.
Trump questions purpose of U.N. in address to general assembly; a changing climate poses threats to NM's pecan crop; TN coalition pushes back on Tesla's tunnel project in Nashville; New federal budget bill predicted to drive up energy costs for PA.
Without evidence, President Trump urges pregnant women not to take Tylenol as his administration links it to autism; Experts discuss prescription med safety with Congress; and Girl Scout leaders in Texas address mental health.
Trump remembers Kirk as a martyr while attacking political opponents; TX lawmakers say abortion medications aren't safe after 25 years; As literacy rates decline, MA looks to revamp reading instruction; Reduced fine for NC farmworker's death raises accountability questions.
Trump pushes justice department to prosecute his political opponents; Report: MMR vaccine rates drop among PA kindergarteners; US, Idaho health safety groups oppose 'Cancer Gag Act; MN regulators ready for big decision on natural gas connections.
House Speaker Johnson optimistic about vote to avert shutdown, but Democrats aren't; LIRR strike averted as negotiators seek federal mediation; Curriculum on media literacy fights disinformation in MD; Racine releases records for Microsoft data center after 6-month wait.
Washington and Beijing agree on a deal "framework" for TikTok; Congress urged to expand USDA investments to support rural PA; Michigan joins states stepping up to regulate AI; Ohio joins network of 'age-friendly' states, communities.
US immigration judge orders Khalil deportation, his lawyers say separate ruling protects him for now; NE students with disabilities reap rewards of inclusive classrooms; Under Farm Aid backdrop, MN's food research shines brightly; Federal approval of pesticides could affect Arkansans' health.
5 police officers shot, 3 dead in Pennsylvania, FBI investigating; Report: Pennsylvania math, reading scores rank among nation's best; IN groups' tiny homes to fight homelessness; ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air for Charlie Kirk comments; IL advocates urging Midwesterners to oppose Roadless Rule repeal.
Fired C.D.C. Director to testify about her clash with Kennedy; Decarbonizing Austin TX buildings could save city millions; Eastern OR residents advocate for solution to poisoned wells; Civil rights group pushes back on Trump's threat to end cashless bail.
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious hearing; Trump cuts threaten longer wait times for Virginia vets, advocates say; Green jobs help low income IN communities thrive; LA, US community health centers seek federal funding increase; Advocates encourage family conversations for Alzheimer's Month.
Panic as Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza City; Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's first court hearing; Media literacy curriculum fights disinformation in CA, across U.S; In tough times, MN family farm defies the odds; NM's elimination of parole fees could reduce housing, food insecurity.
'Inappropriate' comments about Charlie Kirk shooting lead to university firings; WA law ensures pay for immigration proceedings; Ohio voting reform advocates push for fair maps; Amid proposed research funding cuts IN cancer rates mirror national data.
Charlie Kirk funeral poses major test to Secret Service: 'It's all hands on deck but there's multiple decks'; Immigrant New York farm workers issue warning over ICE raids; Faith leader oppose deploying National Guard to Memphis; DE, US families face challenges paying for children's medical care; AL groups push for action on raw sewage crisis in Lowndes County.
Kirk suspect 'not co-operating' with authorities, governor says; WV families with disabilities face staggering medical costs; Report: Florida locks up hundreds of youth for non-criminal violations; TX students have chance to apply for college at no cost.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing, Tyler Robinson, confessed to his father, officials say; California lawmakers pass bill that would ban masks for ICE agents; WA lawmakers urged to fortify privacy laws after data share with DHS; Special NYS legislative session urged to address federal budget cuts; NM preserves its vast vistas near Colorado border.
FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk's killing on a Utah university campus; Polarization explodes over death of conservative activist Kirk; Instead of selling, ND rural hospitals band together to survive; Study: Food insecurity surges across Indiana; Long Beach Westside Fest promotes anti-pollution efforts.
Weapon believed to have been used in Charlie Kirk's shooting has been found, official says; Georgia faces steep risks from proposed EPA budget cuts; Congress looks at line speed pace for meatpacking plants; Texas abortion pill legislation faces legal challenge.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in act of 'political assassination' at Utah college; Utah officials move forward on redrawing congressional districts; White nationalist 'Active Clubs' growing in MS; WA groups decry 'abuse of power' against ICE protesters.
Supreme Court takes up legal battle over Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown; Nebraska researchers focus on early childhood educator shortage; NH high school program teaches more than academics; Court case pushes MN to review rules tied to farm runoff.
Gulf powers question U.S. protection after Israeli attack on Qatari soil; CA works to guarantee access as mifepristone turns 25; Report: CT wages stagnate as everyday costs grow; CAFO permits in Michigan under scrutiny.
House Democrats release lewd birthday message Trump allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein; Ballot proposal would tax Michigan's top earners to boost schools; White nationalist 'active clubs' growing in WI; Aging NY electric grid infrastructure causes high utility bills.
Missouri House is about to enact new US House maps that erase a Democratic seat; IN Democrats fight GOP push for mid-decade redistricting; NC's role in focus as war in Gaza continues.
Russia unleashes largest drone assault of war, setting government building ablaze; Michigan leaders warn of election security threats amid funding debate; TX researchers study potential effects of AI on health care; Chicago nonprofit sends books and hope to incarcerated women.
South Koreans feel betrayed after hundreds of workers were detained in a plant raid in Georgia; MA housing groups to collect signatures for rent control ballot measure; Future of AZ trail projects unknown as Congress claws back funding; Data: Mississippi youth confinement rate among nation's lowest.
Trump's new two-week negotiating window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks; Public lands supporters to rally during Santa Fe governors' meeting; ASU launches initiative to build 'stronger news ecosystem'; 'Dr. Beetle': Local biology teacher uses art to pique curiosity about bugs.
Israel, Iran trade strikes as Trump weighs U.S. involvement in conflict; Challenge to ND gender-affirming care ban in play, despite SCOTUS ruling; 'Jubilee Day' was honored before Juneteenth in 1800s Indiana; Ohio urged to restore $61M for foster care in final budget talks.
Israel and Iran trade strikes as Trump weighs US involvement in conflict; Medicaid cuts risk health-care access for MS military families; NJ Advocate: Shore powered cargo ships help ocean, port community health; CT farmers impacted by USDA defunding climate programs.
Israel announces wave of strikes on Tehran after Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender; NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested at immigration court; Federal bill would dim rooftop solar's future, says Michigan CEO; Despite known Iowa nitrate risks, EPA focuses on fluoride; Georgia's Macon-Bibb County launches justice reform plan.
Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump's call for surrender as thousands flee Tehran; CDC vaccine advisers who were removed from committee by RFK Jr. speak out; Trump's plan to lower egg prices, explained; Big Senate budget bill would 'decimate' national parks in NC; Report: NY, US nonprofits uneasy about political, economic turmoil.
Israel and Iran trade strikes on fifth day of conflict; Congress is holding emergency briefings on security after Minnesota shootings; MA lawmakers consider single-payer health care system; OR farmers block construction of new factory farm; CA lawmakers consider making End of Life Option Act permanent.
American Bar Association sues Trump administration over executive orders targeting law firms; Florida universities face budget scrutiny as part of 'anti-woke' push; After Hortman assassination, MN civic trainers dig deeper for bipartisanship.
Suspect who terrorized Minnesota's political leaders after deadly shooting found crawling in rural field; Gas company criticized for slow projects in MD, Washington DC; Potential repeal of clean energy tax credits could raise costs for ID; Historic Paramount Theater reborn as community hub in Clarksdale.
Death toll grows as Israel and Iran trade attacks for third day; Chicago Jewish group leads hunger strike for Gaza; House reconciliation bill risks job losses, higher energy bills in SD; NY group helps immigrants being detained in courthouse raids.
Trump warns Iran to agree to a deal 'before there is nothing left'; 'No Kings' rallies planned across Massachusetts on Saturday; NV disability advocate alarmed by proposed cuts to Medicaid; Advocates push for economic inclusion during Pride Month in GA.
Tensions over L.A. immigration sweeps boil over as Padilla is tackled, ICE arrests pick up; IN residents watch direction of Trump spending bill amid state budget cuts; More than two dozen 'No Kings' events planned Saturday across Montana.
RFK Jr. taps eight new members for CDC's vaccine advisory panel; CO communities to join national 'No Kings' protests Saturday; End of hospital emergency abortion care rule will affect rural KY women; LIHEAP cuts could put lives at risk in rural AL, advocates warn.
Boeing 787 crash brings fresh scrutiny to plane maker's safety record; Tips for NC potential buyers during Homeownership Month; CT residents pushing back on compressor station expansion; MA groups call for statewide litter prevention task force.
Protests over immigration raids pop up up across the U.S. with more planned; 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' could close Colorado hospitals; Report says Michigan kids improve in finances and family but lag in education; Indy Pride turns 30, refuses to be quiet.
Military parade marches into political maelstrom as troops deploy to L.A.; CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes; Hog feces detected in NC homes near large farming operations; Could FPL's $9B rate hike deepen FL energy affordability crisis?
Marines being mobilized for L.A. protests as California sues Trump administration; Judge restores AmeriCorps funding in 24 states, but not Montana; New report shows gains and gaps for Indiana kids; and county leader works to change the way Michigan handles trash.
At least nine killed in Austria school shooting; Camp Pendleton Marines deployed to L.A.; after ICE protests; KY teachers: Just say 'no' to national school voucher program; Report: CT ranks 8th in child well-being, economic challenges remain; NC lawmakers considering dam safety grant fund.
Newsom formally asks Trump to pull National Guard out of L.A.; Experts examine ethics of lethal animal population control in CA; MA ranks high in child well-being but prices limit families' success; Dissecting MN's budget for climate change fighting funds.
National Guard arrives in Los Angeles as fallout from immigration raids continues; Colorado jumps up five spots to 12th nationally for child wellness; Expert: Michiganders could pay millions to support outdated coal plant.
Russia pummels Kyiv in apparent retaliation for Ukrainian drone assault; Federal program shake-up leaves Ukrainian workers in ND in limbo; Clean energy credit repeal could cost NC jobs, raise bills; Report: MS earns failing grade for maternal mental-health support.
Trump Musk feud explodes with claim president is named in Epstein files; Disaster recovery workshops slated for eastern KY small business owners; As trans rights roll back, gender-diverse Virginians face job market barriers; Federal budget bill would mean big cuts for NY state.
Trump travel ban sparks World Cup questions and raises more soccer issues; Tobacco use among those in LGBTQ+ community higher than average; New alert system brings oil and gas spill data directly to Colorado residents; Ohio lawmakers propose ban on most noncompete agreements.
Elon Musk continues to blast Trump spending with 'Kill the Bill'; AR summer food programs prepare to feed students; Study: Blacks and Latinos burdened by being 'superusers' of gasoline; NYC midwives union approves strike authorization.
DHS: Boulder suspect's wife, kids in ICE custody; Pennsylvanians with disabilities question GOP's proposed Medicaid cuts; MT funds early literacy programs but school district buy-in is low; Study says a focus on positive youth traits is key to justice reform in AL.
Trump ratchets up steel tariffs to 50%; ME clean energy backers press ahead, despite federal setbacks; Harm reduction efforts led to drop in overdose deaths among black Kentuckians; Arts group revitalizes century-old rural Iowa school building.
Supreme Court turns down challenge to ban on semiautomatic rifles; Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' sets sights on clean energy in Colorado; Corporate practices jack up Mississippi's egg prices.
Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about U.S. hurricane season; New WA law aims to reel in workers' comp abuse; MN's rural job vacancy rate eases but still on troubled ground; CA Senate to vote on bill to allow car dealers to increase fees.
A man attacked a march for Israeli hostages in Colorado; Headed to the beach in MA? Watch out for marine debris; Expert breaks down myths surrounding same-sex families and adoption; International students sue NE firm for being recruited to work in CAFOs.
Multiple injuries, evacuations after 'terror attack' on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall; PA climate advocates criticize possible partnership between U.S. Steel, Nippon; Survey: Americans support LGBTQ products during Pride Month; CA Senate to consider extension of Habitat Conservation Fund.
Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS; New FBI data show no evidence of violent crime wave in Kentucky; Springfield IL gets federal grant to complete local, regional rail improvements; NYC charter revisions pass despite voter confusion; Study: Higher wages mean lower obesity.
Trump promises a smooth transition this time. South Dakota Sen. John Thune will lead that chamber's new majority, and one failed bill could be an omen of what a GOP trifecta in Washington will bring.
Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA; NY group establishes new veterans' direct care program; Following election results, questions emerge about labor impact; Investors and activists both work to shape companies' climate goals.
Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA; NY group establishes new veterans' direct care program; Following election results, questions emerge about labor impact; Investors and activists both work to shape companies' climate goals.
Trump taps Zeldin to lead EPA and promises 'fair and swift' deregulatory decisions; Indiana's farmers and Trump's deregulation dilemma; 7 CO colleges cited for students' workforce-readiness success; Middletown looks to J.D. Vance to help improve his hometown's economy.
Trump's emerging team of loyalists is primed for a fast start in his second term; GA activist focuses on zoning violations to advocate for environmental health; Federal tax credits help clinics expand in low-income IL communities; Experts say antibiotic resistance is growing in VT due to 'superbugs.'
Trump taps Zeldin to lead EPA and promises 'fair and swift' deregulatory decisions; Indiana's farmers and Trump's deregulation dilemma; 7 CO colleges cited for students' workforce-readiness success; Middletown looks to J.D. Vance to help improve his hometown's economy.
Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine; AZ passes abortion measure, advocates still concerned about a Trump presidency; Environmental advocates sue Montana over public documents; Los Angeles tackles hunger with new Office of Food Equity.
Trump announces Tom Homan as incoming border czar; Growing Gulf 'dead zone' may affect shrimp harvest; Older IL population has options for healthy meals; Proposed bill would fight the crisis of antibiotic-resistant infections.
Trump will name more conservative judges. He may even pick a majority of the Supreme Court; Both sides react as Missouri reverses near-total abortion ban Literacy initiative to implement 250 new early-education activations in PA.
CT voters pass no-excuse absentee voting amendment; Biden urges Americans to 'bring down the temperature' after Trump's US election win; As FSA loan changes aim to support farmers, advocates say more needed; As leaves fall in AZ, calls renewed to incentivize electric lawn equipment.
Trump and allies prepare to take power after a decisive win over Harris; Advocates continue to fight for Medicaid expansion despite election setback; Some Louisiana residents eligible for broader health coverage; MA educators, parents celebrate the end of MCAS graduation requirement.
Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become the next U.S. president; UA Little Rock wins grant to expand cybersecurity education; Post-election analysis: Rural voter nuance is deeply entrenched.
Trump and Harris notch easy wins as focus turns to battlegrounds; Experts express caution over post-election AI deepfakes; Report: Colorado's housing crisis linked to billionaire investors; Election Day is over; now it's a waiting game.
Donald Trump wins US presidency and the GOP flips the Senate; UT electric provider taps into the potential of 'virtual' power plants; Ohio State course bridges science and faith in polarized times; MI mayor prioritizes health, climate with 'health-in-all-policies' plan.
Election 2024 - close races to decide control of US Congress; Alabama felony voting ban leaves thousands disenfranchised as polls open; Glynn County under watch as key Election Day player; PA voting report: Strengthening election integrity amid potential disruptions.
A PA judge allows Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway; All eyes on AZ this Election Day, but experts warn of harmful misinformation; To call or not to call? The election night question; Election Day raises new fears over Comstock Act, reproductive rights.
Harris and Trump battle to the wire in swing states; Iowa's rural voters show historic engagement and passion; PA Lehigh Valley economic stability at risk with Project 2025 proposals; MI skilled-trade workers urge next administration to invest in the industry.
Trump offers darkness, Harris offers optimism on election eve in America; Despite the hype, noncitizens aren't voting in Wisconsin; KY labor unions want the next administration to support the PRO Act; the Future of public education is on the line in the NH governor's race.
Trump Attacks Liz Cheney Using Violent War Imagery; Election insights: What 50 Ohioans want to hear from candidates; Consumer groups slam CA Supreme Court ruling on lemon law; On National Brush Day, new resources in KY to boost oral health.
Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump's comments on women 'offensive to everybody;' ND tribal outreach leaders crank up messaging to voters; Survey: Ohioans feel strongly about education, worker protections; 2024 election could be decisive for AZ's clean energy future.
Donald Trump boards a garbage truck to draw attention to Biden's remark; Poll: Arizona voters support protecting union jobs, and labor laws; Crypto backers pour millions into Ohio; U.S. regulation on the line; New election directors step up in NC amid tight deadlines, high turnover.
At dueling rallies, Harris stresses unity as Trump attacks Biden's 'garbage' remark; Survey: Election poses a threat of business disruptions; WI's voter ID law can be a nightmare for student voters; Right-wing comedians gain ground in conventionally liberal spaces.
Harris tries to paint contrast with Trump, arguing 'it doesn't have to be this way' at Ellipse rally; Critical Iowa kids' issues hang in election balance; NY, US face misinformation about electric vehicles; Advocates combat Utah factory farming ahead of holidays.
Florida preps for big voter turnout, despite hurricane cleanup; Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballots in two swing states; Ensuring vote integrity in Ohio election; Pastor contends Hispanic evangelicals are not 'one-issue' voters.
Montanans highlight fair election progress, but challenges remain; Trump unveils the most extreme closing argument in modern presidential history; Even in a red state, politics take a back seat to welcoming New Americans; Climate Corps workers: California here we come.
One week to go; Harris to give a speech in DC as Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania; Rural Emergency Hospital plan works to keep rural care available in KS; 'Nuestros Bosques' to boost urban green spaces in disadvantaged communities; CA prison journalism spreads from urban to rural facilities.
Israel retaliates against Iran; Americans oppose mass deportations; an online event aims to break myths about immigration; bail reform doesn't have the impacts some believe; insurance claims post-Helene and Milton are being denied at high rates; members of a teacher's union are unhappy at the pace of negotiations; and early voting yields high returns.
Social media shaping the 2024 presidential race like never before; Southern activists engage voters to enhance election access and security; federal funds expand diaper distribution; and debunking the horror of bats.
Mariel Garza resigns from the LA Times over a blocked endorsement for Kamala Harris, while North Korea sends troops to support Russia, Trump and Harris remain tied in polls, and California faces rising breast cancer diagnoses among younger women.
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.
Eminem backs Kamala Harris as the DOJ warns Musk's giveaway may break voting laws. NATO monitors a Turkish Aerospace attack that kills five. Wyoming faces childcare worker shortages, Indiana's abortion laws push women out of state, and warming waters shift Maine's lobster habitats.
Mariel Garza resigned from the LA Times over a blocked endorsement for Kamala Harris, while North Korea sends troops to support Russia, Trump and Harris remain tied in polls, and California faces rising breast cancer diagnoses among younger women.
Rural Iowa towns face barriers to accessing federal money; U.S. intel officials say Russia is behind attempts to smear Tim Walz; Apprenticeship programs in AZ aim to fill employment gaps; Past felony convictions keep almost 400,000 in TN from voting; FAIR Act would prevent companies from evading responsibility.
Charter school longevity in WI isn't making the grade, report finds; Georgia's top court deals setback to Trump allies in ballot hand-count case; GA oyster shell recycling turns restaurant waste into coastal protection; programs in AZ aim to fill employment gaps.
Teen in custody after 5 found dead in shooting at home in Washington state; and Voting at 16-more than a teen dream; How greener schoolyards benefit Colorado kids, communities; Mental health takes center stage in NC superintendent race.
AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents; Trump took a turn at the fryer. McDonald's workers have thoughts; Audit finds CA higher-ed transfer portals too narrow; Michigan State U. expands access, affordability for Indigenous students.
Advocates push to get out union vote in Nevada; Harris and Trump locked in a dead heat in a seven-state poll, with some voters still deciding; A solar transformation for Moloka'i; Medicare payment cuts leave New England private practices in critical condition.
Union organizers make a big push to get out the vote in CA; Elon Musk's daily $1 million giveaway to registered voters could be illegal, experts say; New report shows who gets Montana public assistance and why; ACLU of Indiana stands ready to support voter safety.
IL residents urged to know their rights ahead of voting; PA needs over 45,000 poll workers for upcoming elections; Plans to execute Robert Roberson paused after judge approves restraining order just 90 minutes before his scheduled execution; Childhood poverty high in Mississippi, but experts know how to fix it.
Trump delivers profanity, below-the-belt digs at Catholic charity banquet; Poll finds Harris leads among Black voters in key states; Puerto Rican parish leverages solar power to build climate resilience hub; TN expands SNAP assistance to residents post-Helene; New report offers solutions for CT's 'disconnected' youth.
Harris paints Trump as a threat, draws contrast with Biden in combative Fox News interview; College voter outreach ramps up amid reports of 'intimidating' texts; UGA's swap shop aims to cut waste, promote sustainability; MN's clean-energy workforce still strong, but needs more diverse expertise.
Prosecutors to seek grand jury indictments today for 14-year-old suspect in Georgia school shooting; Former President Jimmy Carter, age 100, votes early in presidential election from hospice; AARP survey reveals key issues for Michigan seniors with 20 days to the election; Sale of Ohio's Gavin coal-fired power plant sparks uncertainty among residents, energy experts.
The U.S. warns Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza or face military aid restrictions. Georgia sets a record with 252,000 early votes; efforts are underway in Georgia and Oregon to promote local food in schools and ensure free meals for all students, and lawsuits against TikTok target youth addiction and mental health concerns.
A Texas judge upheld Robert Roberson's execution for his daughter's death, Vice President Harris called Trump's vision fascist, the U.S. warned Israel on Gaza's humanitarian conditions, Ferndale, Michigan, announced federal clean energy funding and New Mexico restored voting rights for ex-felons after release.
Community health centers in Florida are left ravaged by hurricanes; Wyoming county pushes back against rural health access woes; and new findings detail the failure rate of charter schools, with a focus on Michigan.
Lebanese children have been displaced; hospital facility fees have cost Colorado patients $13 billion; and a Wyoming county without a hospital is finally getting one.
FEMA pauses disaster aid amid threats; rural voters want candidates to put workers first; anti-hunger advocates go the distance to reach Indigenous communities; a NASA spacecraft is heading towards Jupiter; and how the world's ultra-rich are trying or not to make meat sustainable.
The U.S. to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel despite warnings from Iran; Native vote is encouraged on Indigenous Peoples' Day; School safety expert suggests 'report, not repost' in response to threats; and debunking the horror: to oceans, sharks are vital, not villains.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene tops 200 as search and rescue efforts continue in North Carolina, community health centers in Florida struggle to serve patients as storm recovery strains resources, a new program offers Ohio residents relief from medical debt and voter advocacy groups say poor maintenance has led to inaccurate voter rolls in Indiana.
Israel's assassination of Hezbollah's leader and Iran's missile retaliation escalate Middle East tensions; Hurricane Kirk strengthens with 85 mph winds, as Hurricane Helene leaves over 175 dead in Southeast; new tools hold oil and gas drillers accountable; Montana's Indigenous advocates push back against ending ballot collection on tribal lands; New York colleges feel effects of SCOTUS affirmative action decision; fans express frustration over rising ticket prices and hidden fees; teens in Minnesota struggle with fewer safe spaces amid isolation.
Hurricane Helene's death toll nears 160 as rescue efforts continue. US Navy intercepts Iranian missiles targeting Israel. Meanwhile, wildfires in Colorado accelerate snowpack melt, affecting water supplies, and a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has caused 10 deaths.
Tonight, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will debate for vice president. California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans legacy preferences in college admissions. Purdue students are protesting for greater voting access, and a Pennsylvania program targets postpartum depression.
Southeastern U.S. states struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene; Public health officials lack data in treating Native American communities; and postal workers to hold day of action over concerns about working conditions.
Hurricane Helene strengthens into a Category 4 storm, bringing warnings of heavy rain and dangerous winds to southeastern U.S., while New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces wire fraud and bribery charges, Indiana emerges as a clean energy leader, and Kentucky kinship families report needing more support.
Hurricane Helene strengthens into a Category 4 storm, bringing warnings of heavy rain and dangerous winds to southeastern U.S., while New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces wire fraud and bribery charges, Indiana emerges as a clean energy leader, and Kentucky kinship families report needing more support.
Hurricane Helene charges toward Florida's Gulf Coast, expected to strike late today as a dangerous storm; Millions of Illinois' convenient voting method gains popularity; House task force holds first hearing today to investigate near assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania; New report finds Muslim students in New York face high levels of discrimination in school.
Hurricane Helene set to slam Florida; Lawmakers act ahead of presidential election after rise in voter intimidation; Congress passes stopgap spending bill; Colorado residents use new tool to compare healthcare costs, quality; Overdose deaths drop in Kentucky but rise among Black residents; Arizona State alumna discovers link to ASU's history through ancestor; North Dakota task force reviews zoning laws for factory farms; Dogs highlight Montana's public lands.
Florida prepares for Helene's arrival as a Category 3 hurricane; states struggle to foster teacher morale in a charged social, political climate; a new measure will help Californians struggling with medical debt; and some Native Americans struggle with gaps in health services.
President Biden delivers his final address before the U.N. General Assembly; a report says rising energy demand from growing industries threatens climate goals; Florida under a State of Emergency as a massive storm intensifies; and small businesses look to Congress to keep tax breaks alive.
Report says scare stories about minimum-wage hikes are more hypothetical than reality; curing ballots affects the Washington primary; medical fees keeping incarcerated people from care; and a Caribbean storm system eyes the Gulf of Mexico.
Sustainable aviation fuel creates buzz in the airline industry; the FBI reports a drop in violent crime; prison copays seen as a barrier to medical care for incarcerated people; and a Caribbean storm system could threaten the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday.
The U.S. has seen over 400 mass shootings, including a targeted attack in Birmingham that killed four. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed funding the government until Dec. 20, and California will ban plastic bags by 2026. New EPA standards could save over 200,000 lives, and conservation groups oppose lifting gray wolf protections.
A potential tropical storm is forming in the Gulf of Mexico. Ryan Routh, who attempted to assassinate former President Trump, scouted for a month and left a note predicting failure. Federal funds are boosting clean energy jobs in Maine.
Dozens of CA events this weekend honor Latino Conservation Week; Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey in emotional campaign event; Report finds poor working conditions in Texas clean energy industry; AI puts on a lab coat, heads to technical schools.
U.S. gender wage gap grows for first time in a decade; Trump has embraced NC's Mark Robinson, calling him 'Martin Luther King on steroids'; Volunteers sought as early voting kicks off in MN; Women's political contributions in congressional races fall short of men's.
Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.
Alabama woman works to help returning citizens rebuild their lives; Marist polls: Harris leads Trump in Michigan, Wisconsin; they're tied in Pennsylvania; UAW contract negotiations at VW focus on healthcare, safety, wages; NC dentists warn of crisis due to low Medicaid reimbursement rates.
As U.S. Senate votes down IVF bill, MN parent speaks out; After false pet claims, Springfield mayor says Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on resources; Report: immigration enforcement changing, NW detention still high; Suicide rates rising among Indiana's diverse communities.
Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.
TX League of Women Voters participates in National Voter Registration Day; Trump's golf outings have long concerned Secret Service; Palm Beach County schools tackle post-pandemic chronic absenteeism; College students press Israeli divestment campaign as the school year begins.
PA group works to educate voters on deadlines, registration, mail-in ballots; Suspect in Apparent Trump Assassination Plot Crusaded for Many Causes; Court's 'home equity theft' ruling helps homeowners in NE, nationwide; Local leaders revive Toledo's historic 'Black Wall Street.'
Survey: Only 53% of high school students think voting is important; FBI investigates apparent assassination attempt of Trump in FL; NV advocates ready for Tuesday's National Voter Registration Day; Plastics production highlighted during Pollution Prevention Week.
Clamming for workers: ME boosts aquaculture training programs; Suspected gunman said he was willing to fight and die in Ukraine; Southern AZ nonprofit removes invasive plants to restore riparian areas; State responds to federal bill inspired by WY wolf abuse.
North Dakota's abortion ban overturned; Trump holds campaign rally in Tucson, his first since debate with Harris. NY groups expand support for federal voting rights bills; Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors; Already largest in world, Oregon's dark sky sanctuary expected to grow.
Van Hollen introduces federal 'climate superfund' legislation; Trump campaigns in Western states as Harris focuses on critical Pennsylvania; Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo; Federal funding drives PA's increase in electric school buses.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm; EPA awards climate grant to CT Indigenous tribal nation; Iowa releases 'Condition of the State' report on clean energy goals; America's 2-decade-long housing shortage needs a fix.
Francine slams Louisiana with wind, flooding rains - now affecting Mississippi; Coushatta Tribe works to overcome obstacles to recycling program; Sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel may affect union workers, community; New study reveals shifting American views on free speech amid Israel-Hamas war.
Harris trolls Trump over rallies during debate; Former Walz colleagues bring education record into focus; MO veterans remember 9 11 with acts of service; Childcare, tax cuts expected focus of upcoming WV special session; AR officials consider new ways to address food deserts.
Snap Poll; Voters say Harris won the debate, nearly 2-to-1; Nonprofit leaders push for voting-rights reforms on Capitol Hill; Preserving MI barns, upholding community solidarity; 'Operation Good' collaborates with single moms to fight crime.
As Harris and Trump take the debate stage, Project 2025 will be a focus; Trump campaign amplifies false claim about Haitian migrants in Ohio; Could women and minorities win more under OR voting measure? As summer fades, ND organizers feel good about Tribal members voting.
Harris and Trump prepare to face off in tonight's debate; Ohio universities see tuition spike, enrollment decline; Report: IRA clean-energy credits boost union jobs, economy in Appalachia; Corporate consolidation, lack of competition linked to rising grocery prices.
Study: 40% of voters willing to cross party lines on local issues; Harris prepares for the showdown she's long sought with Trump as he takes more informal approach; AR volunteers prepare for National Voter Registration Day; Iowa seeks to remove dangerous lead water pipes.
AZ has over 150 electric school buses, could more be on the way? Three ex-Memphis officers charged in the killing of Tyre Nichols to stand trial; FL advocates highlight philanthropy's role in supporting Black maternal health; Indigenous water protectors protest the aging pipeline.
A new roadmap for clean energy that prioritizes PA union workers; Father of accused Georgia shooter charged with two counts of second-degree murder; Ohio reacts to Biden's investment in rural electrification; Rural residents more likely to consider raw milk to be safe.
Survey sheds light on public sentiment about carbon-capture land conflicts; Hunter Biden enters guilty plea in federal tax case, avoiding a trial; TX educators prepare for upcoming legislative session; NE Supreme Court to hear 3 abortion ballot initiative cases Monday.
First school shooting of the year - GBI releases name of suspected shooter at Apalachee High School; Delaware schools emphasize mental-health assessments for students; U.S. Justice Dept. hits Montana landlord with $25,000 discrimination fine; Report highlights decline in youth incarceration, but FL challenges remain.
Ways cited to increase voter engagement, turnout in TN ahead of Nov. 5; In a first, Phoenix hits 100 straight days of 100-degree heat; Climate activists along TX coast want LNG ban; Coaching beyond the game for student growth in Ohio and elsewhere.
Ways cited to increase voter engagement, turnout in TN ahead of Nov. 5; In a first, Phoenix hits 100 straight days of 100-degree heat; Climate activists along TX coast want LNG ban; Coaching beyond the game for student growth in Ohio and elsewhere.
AZ judge blocks polling place rules, election official predicts chaos; Netanyahu pushes back against new pressure over Gaza and hostages; New ASU program to help tribal governments develop digital sovereignty; Report: New prescription drug cap for Medicare means big savings.
CHIPS Act opportunity to set standard for good Colorado jobs; Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza; New PA labor report reveals economic progress, challenges; Proposals ending taxes on tips have mixed results for NYers.
AZ gears up for possible wave of election deniers; Harris explains in exclusive CNN interview why she;s shifted her position on key issues since her first run for president; 'Project 2025' could affect thousands of federal workers in VA ; Nationally proposed medical debt policies can aid NYers.
A recent Supreme Court decision could shape animal farm regulations, the power of unmarried women may shape Ohio's 2024 vote, and a controversial Midwest oil pipeline project moves to its next phase after public comment wraps up.
As Baltimore City sees record heat this summer, local efforts ramp up to combat the 'urban heat island' effect; Donald Trump's Jan. 6 charges are renewed despite SCOTUS immunity ruling; MN's new free tuition program resets path for tribal students; What an extra $15,000 a year means for a rural KY grocery.
Union workers cry foul over layoffs at immigration service centers. Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump; Fed grant supports OR tribal youth conservation training; NV lawmakers will consider changes to state elections process.
The fracking boom in PA raises health and environmental concerns; Hurricane Hone brings heavy rain and damaging winds to Hawaii's Big Island; Experts: Utility disconnections in extreme weather harm communities; MT group uses the co-op model to take on the housing crisis.
ID city's 'non-sanctuary' status threatens most vulnerable, critics say; Trump uses a stretch of border wall and a pile of steel beams in Arizona to contrast with Democrats; Florida's hidden agenda: Developments in state parks spark public outcry New bill in Congress would improve end-of-life care.
Unionized Kentucky AT&T workers continue to strike amid safety concerns; RFK Jr. plans to drop out of 2024 presidential race and endorse Trump; Ranked-choice voting in the spotlight after vote-splitting in WA primary; MN cement mason bootcamp pays off for Tribal youths.
Former President Obama and Michelle Obama ready Democrats to fight until Election Day. The Harris campaign launches a new social media push to engage Latino voters. And an Indiana delegate says reproductive rights is his county's top issue.
President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention, U.S. intelligence confirms Iranian hacking attempts on presidential campaigns, and severe storms in the Northeast caused historic flooding. Arkansas faces Medicaid coverage challenges, Biden administration targets high drug prices, and Minnesota introduces a climate adaptation tool.
Pro-Palestinian groups voice concerns about DNC protest plans; Harris and Waltz stop in PA on a bus tour to the DNC; Trump calls undocumented immigrants "savage monsters." NH voters ready for a woman president, but stereotypes remain; Reflections on 60 years of Economic Opportunity Act in NC.
Pro-Palestinian groups voice concerns about DNC protest plans; Harris and Waltz stop in PA on a bus tour to the DNC; Trump calls undocumented immigrants "savage monsters." NH voters ready for a woman president, but stereotypes remain; Reflections on 60 years of Economic Opportunity Act in NC.
Report: PA wage growth surpasses pre-pandemic levels, national average; U.S. Unveils Price Limits for 10 Costly or Common Medications; Unsafe IL feed facilities harm workers, compromise public health; Indiana's delegates ready for Harris and Walz.
New poll: Voters remain concerned about child-care costs; Harris leads or ties with Trump in most swing states, new Cook Poll finds; EPA grants $1 million to South Bronx groups for climate justice, resiliency; Demystifying campaign-finance impacts on NM's female candidates.
New poll: Voters remain concerned about child-care costs; Harris leads or ties with Trump in most swing states, new Cook Poll finds; EPA grants $1 million to South Bronx groups for climate justice, resiliency; Demystifying campaign-finance impacts on NM's female candidates.
Carbon capture: Balancing industry, environment in Ohio; Tropical Storm Ernesto batters northeast Caribbean and aims at Puerto Rico as it strengthens; IN Lt. Governor candidates present starkly different visions; 'Tension, confusion' around broadband access in Indian Country.
MN Latino organizers mobilize election outreach teams; FBI investigates hack that Trump campaign attributes to Iran; Progressive NV leaders examine Project 2025 labor, environmental impacts; Expert: AZ Native voters face challenges, lack trust in elected officials.
Aiming to boost Black women's voter engagement in MS; Trump campaign reckons with hack; Harris holds fundraiser in San Francisco; Survey: Most Coloradans can t afford basic health care; excessive IL rains stir conversation on preparedness.
New WA law streamlines online voter registration; Trump and Harris agree to debate on ABC on Sept. 10; Worker-owned cooperative movement finds footing in MN; One UT county looks to buy lawns to save water, residents' money.
Record-breaking 66th tornado hits Ohio; Harris and Walz rally in the Midwest; Libraries sound alarm about ultra-conservative agenda; CO, nation face public health, climate risks as methane pollution soars; VA farmers markets support small vendors, provide food security.
Harris holds first rally with VP pick Walz; Assessing Walz pick in MN for tone, logistics; Project 2025 alarms NM's teachers, human-rights advocates and conservationists; Historic connection: I-69 links Indianapolis and Evansville.
Harris holds first rally with VP pick Walz; Assessing Walz pick in MN for tone, logistics; Project 2025 alarms NM's teachers, human-rights advocates and conservationists; Historic connection: I-69 links Indianapolis and Evansville.
Mail delivery slows; plan to restructure USPS faces opposition; USDA highlights federal investments in rural VA; Debby crawls towards GA; CA consumer groups pan bill that 'repo man' would give a rave review; Youth 'Graffiti Jam' hits 10th year on Cheyenne River Reservation.
Federal lawmakers tackle AI-generated 'deepfakes' as election nears; Tropical Storm Debby will strengthen into Category 1 hurricane before making landfall in Florida; Black women ramp up political organizing in VA, swing states; PA mayor puts bipartisan infrastructure law funding to work.
Report: Violent crime rates continue to fall from pandemic heights; Biden, Trump exchange jabs as Russia prisoner swap turns political; ME poll workers get a close-up view of 'democracy in action'; Reopened PA juvenile center provides trauma-informed care.
A new report outlines 'perceived barriers' to UT affordable housing; Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race; Racial gaps persist for Montana's Indigenous foster care youth; Rural businesses support each other through 'Rural is Rad.'
More than 1 in 4 WY workers would benefit from higher minimum wage; Project 2025 director steps down amid backlash from Trump; TN rural counties show slight improvement in poverty rates; City urged to take over neglected Indiana prison site
Six-week abortion ban takes effect in Iowa; NLRB champions workers' rights, union power in PA; Report urges lawmakers to take public health approach on legal cannabis; Revolutionary WA-built hydrogen ferry could jumpstart zero-emission vessels back home.
Six-week abortion ban takes effect in Iowa; NLRB champions workers' rights, union power in PA; Report urges lawmakers to take public health approach on legal cannabis; Revolutionary WA-built hydrogen ferry could jumpstart zero-emission vessels back home.
Texas nonprofit works to get more women engaged in elections; Harris sees jump in favorability since Biden's exit poll; Oregon high schools to require financial literacy class for graduation; Arizona voters unaware of Biden's clean energy plan, more outreach needed.
TX nonprofit works to get more women engaged in elections; Harris sees jump in favorability since Biden's exit poll; OR high schools to require financial literacy class for graduation; AZ voters unaware of Biden's clean energy plan, more outreach needed.
VP Harris addresses educators at national convention in Houston; Recent SCOTUS ruling impacts VA and nation; CA advocates raise awareness for Disability Pride Month; Rural MN communities gain expanded public transportation options.
VP Harris addresses educators at national convention in Houston; Recent SCOTUS ruling impacts VA and nation; CA advocates raise awareness for Disability Pride Month; Rural MN communities gain expanded public transportation options.
Harris in Indianapolis declares 'We are not playing around'; Biden speaks to the nation; EPA clean-car standards projected to bring $100B annual benefits; CA legislation on tap to help college students who are parents.
Kamala Harris holds first campaign rally in Wisconsin; WA nursing home workers get White House boost in union struggle; Colorado hospitals charge commercial insurers up to six times Medicare rates; Hunger is another struggle for Arkansas' 'ALICE' residents.
Gov. Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president, says she's not leaving Michigan; Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says we failed; Teachers rally at national convention in Houston; Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana; Nonprofit agency says corporate donations keep programs going.
A delegate says AZ GOP is 'united,' supports withdrawing Ukraine aid; VP Harris addresses reproductive rights in Michigan visit; Thousands of teachers expected in TX for their annual convention; and MN poised to complete one of nation's largest solar farms after permit vote.
President Biden tests positive for COVID; Report: SD ethanol plants release hazardous air pollutants; CA's giant sequoia groves in peril after megafires.
President Biden tests positive for COVID; Report: SD ethanol plants release hazardous air pollutants; CA's giant sequoia groves in peril after megafires.
CNN Exclusive: Secret Service ramped up security after receiving intel of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump; no known connection to shooting; Supports available for migrant workers' families during peak harvest in Oregon; East TX nonprofit works to register young voters of color.
After the Trump assassination attempt, defining democracy gets even harder; Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate; DC residents push back on natural gas infrastructure build-up a new law allows youth on Medi-Cal to consent to mental health treatment.
President Joe Biden calls on the nation to "lower the temperature" on politics; Utah governor calls for unity following attempted Trump assassination; Civil rights groups sound the alarm on Project 2025; New England braces for 'above-normal' hurricane season.
Biden mixes up Harris, Trump names at outset of high-stakes news conference; Boosting 'Hope' about climate-change among NM's next generation; HBCU students highlighted during MLB All-Star Week in TX.; With new home energy rebates on the horizon, MN wants to emphasize equity.
AZ senator: Many liberties at stake ahead of election: Race to restore power to 1.5M after Hurricane Beryl as dangerous heat wave continues; Feds fine bank $20 million for illegal car-insurance practices; Indiana law introduces big changes to home buying.
Colorado posts 2nd-highest loss of Medicaid coverage in the nation; Biden opens NATO summit by announcing new air defenses for Ukraine; New map reveals high wildfire risks for Florida amid heat wave; Advocacy groups want NM's Governor to halt the special legislative session.
The majority of married same-sex couples say marriage equality threatened, Texas officials say restoring electricity will take days after Beryl knocked out power to millions; 'Tiny Home' community in AR aims to combat homelessness; PA reaps major gains from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Clean-water advocates head back to court over Colorado factory farms; Tropical Storm Beryl expected to make landfall in Texas as a hurricane; 'Drive-thru' blood network addresses critical shortage in rural Montana; Kentucky to provide health coverage for people leaving incarceration.
Biden administration's proposed heat rules would protect ID farmworkers; Biden Tells Governors He Needs More Sleep and Less Work at Night; NM wildfires prompt precautions, new food assistance; Advocates for detained immigrants decry the loss of free phone calls.
Mail carriers celebrated on National Postal Workers Day; Beryl becomes 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane expected to bring life-threatening conditions to the Caribbean; MA boosts funding for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline services; NV June primary shows high preference for mail ballots.
SCOTUS decision in ID case allows emergency abortions for now; Trump and Biden debate abortion; FL aims to build a comprehensive crisis response system; MN labor dispute highlights park workers' job challenges; DE Legislature approves End-of-Life Options Act for terminally ill patients.
Indiana center hosts sites for National HIV Testing Day; SCOTUS mistakenly posts abortion ruling document on website; Helping prevent the 'summer slide' among NM's school-aged kids; Lawsuits allege Amazon responsible for selling chemical used for suicide.
Farm Bill proposal would cut SNAP food assistance by $30 billion; Biden and Trump to face off at CNN presidential debate; Preparing the next generation of Hmong farmers; A trip to Ohio transports visitors to another world.
California 'price gouging' ripples to Iowa; Trump lawyers in classified docs case ask judge to suppress evidence seized during Mar-a-Lago search; Mobile units aim to 'Make Summer Fair' for rural low-income kids; New Mexico earns high marks, boosts enrollment with no-cost college.
'Death by a thousand cuts' for Bozeman's low-income renters; 'Catastrophic flooding' in Upper Midwest prompts evacuations as record-breaking heat wave broils West and mid-Atlantic; Friday deadline for 2024 USDA grassland conservation program; Report: Big oil continues to resist a fast transition to clean energy.
'Death by a thousand cuts' for Bozeman's low-income renters; 'Catastrophic flooding' in Upper Midwest prompts evacuations as record-breaking heat wave broils West and mid-Atlantic; Friday deadline for 2024 USDA grassland conservation program; Report: Big oil continues to resist a fast transition to clean energy.
Expert warns of upcoming threats to democracy across the nation; Judge in Trump documents case rejects suggestions to step aside; NC businesses fear effects of 'bathroom bill'; Report says restaurants allow abuse, disease risk at MD animal farms.
Conservationists tout Indiana's old mines and brownfields to develop renewable energy; Louisiana becomes 1st state to require the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools; Black Hills Visitor Center under new joint tribal, federal oversight; Judge set to rule on massive MT logging project.
Community organizing key to ending hunger in rural Oregon; Boeing CEO apologizes to crash victims' families in tense Senate hearing; CT bump-stock ban remains after SCOTUS ruling; Could other exceptions come with MN's new carbon-free law?
Federal funds boost Northeast high-speed EV charging network; the Heat Dome remains the top story over more than half the nation; Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in TX face health disparities; Groups debunk claims of 'skyrocketing' numbers of non-citizen voters.
Young NYers prioritize living-wage jobs at the ballot box; Community Action Agencies celebrate 60 years, renew calls to battle poverty; Financial-justice advocates criticize crypto regulation bill; Tug-of-war for more access to IL streams continues.
SCOTUS begins issuing new opinions, with another expected related to the power of federal agencies, the battleground state of Wisconsin gets a ruling on alternative voting sites, and coastal work is being done to help salt marshes withstand hurricanes.
Republicans have put Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress; state legislatures are missing people from working-class jobs, and FDA has advice for formulating the next COVID vaccine for a new strain.
NH leads in child well-being, but chronic absentee rates lower test scores; Judge blocks Florida's transgender youth care ban for minors; Groups challenge proposed refinery near Columbia River; Iowa Hunger Coalition pushes back on SNAP cuts in Farm Bill.
LA kids rank near the bottom of states for poverty, health, family life; Jury in Hunter Biden gun trial begins deliberations; KY to use $12M to boost internet access in underserved communities; TX students with disabilities gain workforce training through summer internships.
NV progressive groups react to Trump Las Vegas campaign rally; Trump probation interview set for today (Monday) after hush money conviction; Arkansas receives mixed results in annual Kids Count Data Book; MA could become 11th state with medical aid-in-dying law.
IL lawmakers boost funding for Planned Parenthood; GOP blocks bill to protect contraception access; IN Medicaid launches PathWays Program for Aging; Free community college plan in MA burdens underpaid, overworked staff.
New federal funds earmarked for SD rural water projects; President Biden announces changes at US border; Animal welfare report calls for livestock gestation crate bans; NV parent speaks out on bullying, zero-tolerance school policies.
Common Cause Indiana may challenge restrictive voting laws; New Mexico voters head to the polls on a hot day; Dr. Fauci testified before contentious House; Decreased demand for liquefied natural gas could impact TX economy.
Oregon's first in nation to use Medicaid dollars to protect against climate change; Schiff says Biden campaign should go after Trump for guilty verdict; New recommendations could enhance flood resilience in Appalachia; Prison to College Pipeline program empowers men at Parchman.
Trump sentencing hearing set for July 11; Rural New Mexico struggles to prevent, treat drug overdoses; Denver turns to e-bike vouchers to help get cars and pollution off roads; Alabama group works to increase college access with summer support.
Jurors in Trump hush money trial end 1st day of deliberations after asking to rehear some testimony; IN airport security contract boosts workplace rights; NYC's Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital slated to close; Iowa's older voters projected to decide primary election outcome.
Trump case expected to head to the jury today; IN food banks concerned about draft Farm Bill; NH parents, educators urge veto of anti-LGBTQ+ bills; Study shows a precipitous drop in migratory fish populations, in US and worldwide.
At least 23 dead in tornado-spawning storms sweeping central US, new report finds OR workforce grows, but gaps should be addressed; AM radio in every car? The debate hits Missouri; Proposal would make MI State Capitol a 'gun-free zone.'
At least 15 dead as severe weather sweeps across central US; on Memorial Day, IA labor leaders honor fallen workers; Medical center installs microgrid to safeguard clinic power supply; 'Second look' laws gain traction, but MS sticks to elderly parole; Will summer heat melt New Mexicans' cravings for ice cream?
FGCU launches free workshops to foster equity, retain workers; Supreme Court throws out race claim in SC redistricting case in win for GOP; as millions hit the roads, MI lawmakers consider extra driving fees; CT groups prepare for World Fish Migration Day.
Black voters in battleground states are a crucial voting bloc in 2024; Nikki Haley says she's voting for Trump in November; healthcare advocates suggest medical collaboration to treat fibroids; distinct vibes at IU Indianapolis pro-Palestinian protest.
FERC rule to spark energy transmission building nationwide; Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in AZ election interference case; new digital tool emerges to help MN students with FAFSA woes; WY governor to talk property tax shifts in a TeleTown Hall.
Robert Costello expected back on the stand in NY Trump criminal trial; OR prepares to fund early literacy efforts; Indiana expanding shared-cost child-care program; Scorecard: How WV lawmakers vote on clean air, water
Gun-related injuries on the rise among Colorado children; Biden tells Morehouse graduates, that scenes in Gaza break his heart, too; Justice Dept. launches investigation into KY youth detention centers; MT marijuana revenue veto override fails as critics claim 'judicial overreach.'
4 dead as severe storms hit Houston, TX; Election Protection Program eases access to voting information; surge in solar installations eases energy costs for Missourians; IN makes a splash for Safe Boating Week.
Former US Army sergeant released from prison after Texas Gov. Abbott pardons him for 2020 fatal Black Lives Matter protest shooting; Ohio gears up for legal marijuana sales for adult use; Winnebago Tribe apprenticeships prepare students, build workforce; New FERC rule helps Virginia upgrade transmission infrastructure.
Evacuations underway after barge slammed into Pelican Island bridge in Galveston, causing oil spill; Regional program helps Chicago-area communities become 'EV Ready'; MI leaders mark progress in removing lead water lines; First Amendment rights to mass protest under attack in Mississippi and beyond.
Cohen back on the hot seat in NY Trump trial; GOP threatens rural Republicans for school voucher opposition; mushrooms can help prevent mega-wildfires; Many outdoor events planned in CA for Endangered Species Day.
Biden offers to debate Trump twice; AZ veterans support open primaries initiative; Survey: NYC needs to do more for growing migrant population; Red wolf pups signal hope for endangered species in NC.
Trump's defense will have Michael Cohen back on the stand today for cross-examination; Poll: Montana battleground voters are 'economic populists'; Empowering Cincinnati, a Bloomberg grant fuels climate and equity initiatives; Pick up a hammer? MN apprentices say, 'Why not?'
Evacuations underway after barge slammed into Pelican Island bridge in Galveston, causing oil spill; Regional program helps Chicago-area communities become 'EV Ready'; MI leaders mark progress in removing lead water lines; First Amendment rights to mass protest under attack in Mississippi and beyond.
Pivotal witness in Trump hush money trial called to witness stand; Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in high-profile ballot dropbox case; and a new Indiana law stirs debate over academic freedom, teacher training.
Protests at college campuses in the U.S. begin to fade as graduations are held, but support organizations continue to guide students; New data from Ohio State University researchers show nearly 1 in 5 older adults are not prepared for emergencies; a new study finds the flame retardants used in the seats of many cars emit toxic gases.
Louisiana teachers worry about state constitution changes. Ohio experts support a $15 minimum wage for 1 million people. An Illinois mother seeks passage of a medical aid-in-dying bill. And Mississippi advocates push for restored voting rights for people with felony convictions.
US postal workers help out with the nation's largest one-day food drive. A union coalition in California advocates for worker rights amidst climate challenges. Livestock waste is polluting 'Pure Michigan' state image. And Virginia farm workers receive updated heat protection guidelines.
Alaska covers fewer kids with public insurance vs. 2019; Judge Cannon indefinitely postpones Trump's classified docs trial; Federal initiative empowers communities with career creation; Ohio teacher salaries haven't kept pace with inflation.
Ballot dropbox ban a barrier in SD primary; former President Donald Trump says jail threat won't stop him from violating gag order; EBT 'skimming' on the rise, more Ohioans turn to food banks; new maps show progress on NY lead service line replacement.
Alabama faces battle at the ballot box; groups look to federal laws for protection; Israeli Cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera in the country; Florida among top states for children losing health coverage post-COVID; despite the increase, SD teacher salary one of the lowest in the country.
Jury hears Trump and Cohen Discussing Hush-Money Deal on secret recording; Nature-based solutions help solve Mississippi River Delta problems; Public lands groups cheer the expansion of two CA national monuments; 'Art Against the Odds' shines a light on artists in the WI justice system.
Michigan lawmakers target predatory loan companies; NY jury hears tape of Trump and Cohen Discussing Hush-Money Deal; flood-impacted VT households rebuild for climate resilience; film documents environmental battle with Colorado oil, gas industry.
AZ Senate passes repeal of 1864 near-total abortion ban; Campus protests opposing the war in Gaza grow across CA; Closure of Indiana's oldest gay bar impacts LGBTQ+ community; Broadband crunch produces side effect: underground digging mishaps.
Ex-attorney for Daniels and McDougal testifies in Trump trial; CT paid sick days bill passes House, heads to Senate; Iowa leaps state regulators, calls on EPA for emergency water help; group voices concerns about new TN law arming teachers.
Three US Marshal task force officers killed in NC shootout; MA municipalities aim to lower the voting age for local elections; breaking barriers for health equity with nutritional strategies; "Product of USA" label for meat items could carry more weight under the new rule.
At least 4 killed in Oklahoma tornado outbreak; 10 shot outside Florida bar; AZ receives millions of dollars for solar investments; Maine prepares young people for climate change-related jobs, activism; Feds: Grocery chain profits soared during and after a pandemic.
Louisiana teachers' union concerned about educators' future; Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump immunity case; court issues restraining order against fracking waste-storage facility; landmark NE agreement takes a proactive approach to CO2 pipeline risks.
SCOTUS skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law; Iowa advocates for immigrants push back on Texas-style deportation bill; new hearings, same arguments on both sides for ND pipeline project; clean-air activists to hold "die-in" Friday at LA City Hall.
Day two of David Pecker testimony wraps in NY Trump trial; Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho's near-total abortion ban; ND sees a flurry of campaigning among Native candidates; and NH lags behind other states in restricting firearms at polling sites.
Biden administration moves to protect Alaska wilderness; opening statements and first witness in NY trial; SCOTUS hears Starbucks case, with implications for unions on the line; rural North Carolina town gets pathway to home ownership.
VW workers make history as first Southern automaker to unionize; Mike Johnson's speakership, after passing Ukraine aid, gets a reprieve from MTG; a new study finds NM's laws help reduce suicide among LGBTQ youth; and ID abortion law before SCOTUS this week.
Tribal advocates keep up legal pressure for fair political maps; 12-member jury sworn in for Trump's historic criminal trial; the importance of healthcare decision planning; and a debt dilemma: poll shows how many people wrestle with college costs.
A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.
Day of action focuses on CT undocumented's healthcare needs; 7 jurors seated in first Trump criminal trial; ND looks to ease 'upskill' obstacles for former college students; Black Maternal Health Week ends, health disparities persist.
CO families must sign up to get $120 per child for food through Summer EBT; No Jurors Picked on First Day of Trump's Manhattan Criminal Trial; virtual ballot goes live to inform Hoosiers; It's National Healthcare Decisions Day.
25 million Blacks, Latinos missing from voter databases; major news organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates; NM gun-control advocates praise federal rule closing 'gun show loophole; Arkansas group raising awareness during Black Maternal Health Week.
Uncovering America's methamphetamine history; PA Early Intervention programs vital for child development; measuring long-term impact of the O.J. Simpson trial on media literacy.
Alabama groups unite to combat gun violence; 3 wounded, 5 arrested after gunfight breaks out at West Philly Ramadan celebration; EPA finalizes national standard for PFAS in drinking water; Climate activists call on U.S. company to halt trade lawsuit over LNG.
VA Senator calls for updates to ACA health coverage; Parents of school shooter sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison; WI utilities make union jobs a priority for green projects; Idaho could boost local election turnout with timing change.
Offshore wind does more than aid NY, NJ clean energy futures; Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are 'grave threats' to human dignity; Study: 14 million U.S. freight trucks vulnerable to hackers; Lawsuit over Endangered Species Act follows outrage at wolf torture photo.
ND lawmaker: Racist taunts in HS sports need to stop; Alabama advocacy groups sue to block restrictive new voting law; Maryland students to study eclipse's effect on atmosphere.
SCOTUS to hear Oregon case on criminalizing homelessness; Judge Cannon rejects Trump dismissal effort in Classified Documents Case; VA groups angry over Youngkin's Environmental Justice Council picks; Patapsco River conditions slow progress on Key Bridge salvage.
Reimagining West Virginia's coal country by building on the state's legacy as an energy provider; Trump presses Nebraska lawmakers to change electoral votes to a winner-take-all; Cutting red tape to access IDs and other vital documents; IN research; Federal workers defy 'deep state' stereotype.
Texas officials address human avian flu case; U.S; major storms cause damage across Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee; MN funding fight underscores larger school budget pain; banning cellphones at school brings positive changes for students.
Report reveals inequities in NC school voucher system; Biden visit to bridge collapse announced as channel opens to Baltimore port; Colorado lawmakers eye ways to reduce pollution in vulnerable communities; VA seniors can benefit from dual-eligible special-needs plans.
TSA workers contract provides better working conditions; Mass shooting outside Indianapolis mall leaves 7 injured; Iowa focuses on 'restorative justice' for young offenders; Mississippi kids will miss out on Summer EBT food program.
The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.
Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.
Missed opportunities in 2024 budget, peacekeeping groups say; Abortion is once again before the Supreme Court this time, in pill form; an effort continues to ensure state minimum wage for ME farmworkers; Montana land proposed for solar power.
An essential Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision; University of Texas-El Paso targets teacher shortage; Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces; NY bill holds fashion industry accountable for climate-change impacts.
NH House passes strict voter ID bill allowing registration challenges; Sen. Lisa Murkowski "done" with Donald Trump; anti-DEI bill in higher ed could have ripple effects; bill would fund National Parent & Youth Helpline.
Dakotas among states still weighing controversial pipeline plan; US calls for immediate cease-fire in Gaza tied to hostage release; TN bill would boost public's role in TVA decision-making process; ReImagine Appalachia plans co-ops to kick-start new energy economy.
Idaho bill could add restrictions to ballot initiative process; appeals court puts controversial Texas immigration law back on hold; nurses, environmental groups welcome Biden's clean car standards; Indigenous conference to address cultural identity.
KY school districts say SNAP cuts could worsen student hunger; a controversial Texas immigration law is on hold again; WMU secures $2.25 million grant for carbon capture research; historic agreement to return Redwoods land to Yurok Tribe.
SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.
Report says a second Trump term would add 4 billion tons of climate pollution; Trump predicts a bloodbath for the country if he is defeated in November's election; Nevada leaders discuss future of IVF, abortion in the Silver State; and anglers seek trawler buffer zone as Atlantic herring stock declines.
MN debates jobless benefits for striking workers; Judge Denies One of Trump's Efforts to Derail Documents Case; NYS bill makes Long Island power grid publicly controlled; Alabama grassroots groups fight restrictive legislation.
IN gov signs controversial voting bill into law; A bill could ban TikTok across the US; Community-based services for older Coloradans at risk in Legislature; Ohio mom finds reward in raising adopted daughter with special needs.
Biden secures Democratic nomination; White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine; WA tribe receives funding to return forest lands to tribal stewardship; MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet; Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens CWD worries in MN.
Biden denounces Trump for two trillion tax cuts as he unveils budget plan; housing crisis heavily impacting disability community in Nevada; and new Bill would provide behavioral health services to Maryland minors without diagnosis.
Oklahoma tragedy felt by LGBTQ advocates in ND ;Biden and Netanyahu trade punches; MT military veterans support veto override; Midwest community activists slam proposed CA emissions incentives.
WI voter hopes Biden's speech leads to more meaningful discourse; Xcel Energy says its facilities may have started largest wildfire in Texas history; International Women's Day: 50+ women make up influential voting bloc; Racial Justice Act case could affect NC death row inmate.
CT lawmakers consider a state Child Tax Credit bill; Houthi missile strike kills two civilian mariners; HUD files discrimination charge against MT apartment owner; and congressional budget impasse threatens IL community health centers.
Haley to exit the race today as Biden and Trump pile up wins in Super Tuesday voting; a court bans popular but controversial pesticide; a new report finds good-paying jobs available in rural America; Purdue researchers see possible link with dog, human cancer treatments.
SCOTUS rules for Trump on ballot issue; CA high school students earn Google Career Certificates in high-demand fields; NY faith leaders help people address ecological grief; and a group offers abortion travel benefits for Mississippi women.
Democracy Trailblazers ignite enthusiasm among teen voters; CA monster blizzard batters Tahoe, Mammoth, Sierra amid avalanche warnings; MN transportation sector could be next in line for carbon-free standard; IN teachers 'stunned' by lawmakers' bid to bypass collective bargaining.
As Congress and presidential candidates trade accusations over immigration reform, advocates and experts urge caution in spreading misinformation; Alabama takes new action IVF policy following controversial court decision; and central states urge caution with wildfires brewing.
Proposed IN law prohibits US adversaries from buying farmland; SCOTUS to hear Trump Immunity case, Mitch McConnell says he will stand down; the University of Arkansas tackles affordable housing crisis with a prototype; TX teachers say they're burned-out, the majority want to leave public education.
Electric bus movement looks to accelerate; Macron says he has not ruled out using Western troop to help Ukraine stand-up to Russia; two rural Iowa newspapers saved from extinction; BLM announces added protections for sensitive Oregon landscape.
ND makes the grade in a national report evaluating public school support; SCOTUS justices express free speech concerns about GOP-backed social media laws; NH "kids on campus" program boosts retention; proposed law bans hemp sales to Hoosiers younger than 21.
MN considers 'organizing' protections for renters; Nikki Haley says 'I have a duty' to stay in race despite latest loss to Trump; MT teachers' union files pair of 'school choice' lawsuits.
A new poll on climate change shows some in North Dakota are yet to be convinced; indicted FBI informant central to GOP Biden probe rearrested; and mortgage scams can leave victims clueless and homeless.
Advocates press Biden to update Affordable Care Act essential benefits; Nikki Haley sides with Alabama Supreme Court on IVF ruling: 'Embryos, to me, are babies'; and a new report cites major mental-health issue: Getting access to care.
FirstEnergy first to abandon interim clean-energy goals for addressing climate change; the body of an 11-year-old Texas girl who disappeared on her way to school has been found in a river; and Indiana youth reported to be making progress despite challenges.
Minnesota public safety agencies reeling from weekend tragedy; Speaker Johnson faces critical decision on Ukraine aid; Public comment sought on proposal to limit growth in health-care costs; MS postal union workers voice concerns about understaffing, mail delays.
Experts say young voters crucial for upcoming elections; NM young people protest over climate-change accountability; Speaker McCarthy orders a Biden impeachment inquiry.
Rural report: steer the 'Big Box' train away from small towns; Hurricane Lee forecast to get larger with the upper east coast at risk; vanishing Indiana wetlands threaten water quality and hike flood risk.
Local and state politics grow increasingly 'nationalized' - President Biden to mark 9 11 anniversary in Alaska and VP Harris in NYC; Colorado targets apartment, commercial, industrial building climate pollution.
Lawsuit seeks removal of Donald Trump from Colorado primary ballot; Trump loyalist Peter Navarro convicted of Contempt of Congress; grassroots advocates hopeful in the fight for fair Alabama Congressional maps.
Arizona at risk for election denialism in 2024; pushing for reparations: Georgia's efforts to address historical injustices; Lee now a hurricane expected to grow to a Cat 4.
Lawsuit challenges Alabama threats to criminalize out-of-state abortion aid; Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison; Move Out' fees for immigrant renters in ND draw scrutiny.
Young people face greater barriers to voting as turnout increases; Study hopes to strengthen climate resilience in Nebraska rural communities; Burning Man fans slog home.
Over Labor Day Weekend, Kaiser Workers Take Strike Authorization Vote; Montana ACLU files legal support opposing TikTok ban; unaddressed hearing woes can make school life miserable.
A hearing today on a Bill to halt restitution fines for juvenile crimes; GOP senators reported to weigh 'special' meeting on their leadership after McConnell's freeze; North Dakota now faces moderate threat from 'Election Denialism.'
Oregon will soon implement state-required nurse-patient ratios, Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds and severe flooding, and thousands of Maryland households qualify for internet subsidies.
Poll accessibility could mean 60 million more votes, Hurricane Idalia could intensify before hitting Florida's Gulf Coast, and Mississippi's capital deals with lingering effects of its water crisis.
Election officials urge Congress to provide tools to protect poll workers, Tropical Storm Idalia closes Tampa airport, and after 6 years, the EPA decides to table tougher livestock confinement regulations.
Jacksonville mourns after racist shooting leaves three dead; 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech; Two-Thirds of NYC schools not ADA compliant.
Starting the school rear right: relief options for ND kids in low income settings; Former President Donald Trump released on bond; consumer interest and sales of electric vehicles in Arizona and across the country aren't slowing down.
A report finds teachers unions did not influence pandemic school closures, Mark Meadows is ordered to surrender in Fulton County, and New Mexicans can take steps to preserve their Medicaid coverage.
Extreme heat creates dangerous conditions for the unhoused in the Midwest, John Eastman turns himself in at a Georgia jail, and Minnesota state employees get new benefits and assurances in a new contract.
Missourians segregated due to disability may have discrimination claims, Trump bond in Georgia set at $200,000, and efforts to curb excessive online time for teens.
A county in Washington could close its library amid a book ban fight, Southern California deals with a tropical storm and an earthquake, and advocates say children are rapidly losing Medicaid coverage.
Staying informed becomes harder for North Dakotans, Trump supporters post names and addresses of grand jurors online, and Georgia officials will mark the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Iowa's state fair will end with its traditional presidential straw poll, a key abortion pill is back in the courts, California green jobs are projected to rise 7%, and August is National Civility Month.
Florida's Medicaid redetermination process is in the spotlight, Trump and 19 of his associates have 10 days to turn themselves in, and the "Raise the Wage Act" offers hope for minimum wage earners.
Georgia Grand Jury charges Donald Trump and 19 associates in 41 count indictment; Two-thirds of Texas voters support tougher EPA methane rules; train-derailment relief funds sent to rural PA communities.
Idaho voter registration laws could hurt ballot measures, CNN says prosecutors have Trump team messages showing voting interference, and Mass. lawmakers approve tuition equity for undocumented students.
A new report cites "flawed" voter purges as unfair, the Supreme Court halts an opioid settlement with the Sacklers, and people in Illinois prisons could have new opportunities to further their education.
Voters face new tests ahead of the 2024 presidential election, a wildfire on Maui kills at least six and more STEM workers are needed in Maine to fill the growing green-energy sector.
President Biden announces a new national monument near the Grand Canyon, a regional carbon pipeline plan faces opposition, and union members at YouTube get a favorable labor relations ruling.
Indiana Medicaid recipients are on the verge of losing coverage as states "unwind" enrollment, Donald Trump argues his First Amendment rights are infringed, and 20% of New Hampshire schools kids attend classes in outdated buildings.
Mental health care is a top priority for Gen Z. Trump calls for his judge's recusal, and a Texas 'drag ban' law is headed to court just weeks before its scheduled implementation.
Maine 'Clean Elections' campaign shifts to November ballot; Trump pleads not guilty at arraignment for 2020 election indictment; rights group helps VA migrant workers unionize.
The Trump case proceeds as a new legal fight looms over Democracy in Wisconsin, the indictment turns Mike Pence into a litmus test for some, and voting access is expanded for Nevadans serving time.
Former President Donald Trump is indicted in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a majority of young people want stricter gun laws, and advocates urge New Mexico to protect kids from extreme heat.
College scholarships help fill the high-demand worker pipeline, Fulton County D.A. receives racist threats as charging decision against Trump expected, and Maine labor groups applaud new offshore wind energy industry standards.
All talk, and some action say conversation groups about climate change; Trump spent more than $40 million on legal costs in the first half of 2023; reconnecting appalachia's disconnected workers with "Better" Jobs.
More than a half-million Georgians to lose Medicaid coverage; Special counsel brings more charges against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago classified documents case; Texas tackles lower college enrollment amid loss of higher ed confidence.
Wage gaps persist on Black women's Equal Pay Day, Sen. Mitch McConnell freezes at news briefing, New York must redraw its congressional map, and the well-being of Nebraska's seniors gets mixed reviews.
States battle over conflicting privacy rules for abortion and gender-affirming care, the courts put the Biden administration's asylum policy on hold, and paint created in a Purdue Lab could cool the earth.
States work with federal leaders to root out price gouging on groceries, more states consider ending parking mandates, and after years of budget cuts, Ohio boosts support for domestic violence survivors.
Educators respond to criticism of K-12 schools, mental health advocates reject blame for the gun violence epidemic, and permitting power grids is seen as the 'elephant in the room' in advancing clean energy.
Florida's Board of Education passes controversial Black history standards, Maine farmworkers fight for a minimum wage, Minnesota parks add mobile accessibility, and Tennessee's municipal elections draw near.
Tension increases with North Korea this week, more than a quarter million could fall off Medicaid in Ohio, and the "Food is Medicine" movement looks to Medicaid waivers to improve nutrition in Missouri.
Election officials call for safety measures for the 2024 vote, Trump says he's a target of a criminal probe into the 2020 election, and a new report says Connecticut needs solutions to its eviction crisis.
A new reports finds GM 'integral part' of IN economy, Taos gets serious about affordable housing, and young people in Idaho go to court to stop new voter registration law.
Giving Minnesota kids a voice on addressing gun violence; suspect in Georgia mass shooting killed during manhunt; experts concerned about SW Virginia nuclear plant placement.
SAVE plan could lower payments for student borrowers; GOP anti-abortion measure threatens must-pass Defense Authorization Act; policy limiting solitary confinement in MN Juvenile Justice overhaul; lawsuit versus TX law banning healthcare for Trans-Youth.
Montana Native American advocates launch a listening tour, a Trump supporter sues Fox News for defamation, Florida fights to save gender and women's studies, and inflation affects rural areas differently.
California looks to curb surprise ambulance bills, concerns mount about a dam nearing capacity in Vermont, and an Arizona advocate reacts to Gov. Hobbs executive orders to protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Proposed vehicle emissions standards designed to cut pollution and improve health, torrential downpours and flash floods in VT prompt State of Emergency, and advocates call for Menhaden catch limits off Louisiana coast.
Undocumented immigrants allowed license to drive; House Republican backs Biden's decision to send cluster munitions; pushback grows against holding kids back based on a single test.
Texas fills prison job vacancies with high school recruits, Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty, a cross-country tour promotes electric vehicles, and "forever chemicals" are in 45% of U.S. faucets.
GOP budget cuts could push a Million people into homelessness; Wednesday the hottest day on record across the globe; "Outdoor Renaissance" leads to changes in New England s national forests.
Public comment on car emission rules ends today, gun violence flares over the holiday weekend, new details of Nebraska's election turnout emerge, and an Oregon tribal student grant gets permanent funding.
Facing a critical shortage of frontline health care workers, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has partnered with the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning to graduate new Certified Nursing Assistants.
CA points way forward after SCOTUS guts Affirmative Action; we also have Native American reaction; the latest mass shooting at a block party in Baltimore; expanding Medicaid means better maternal health care in Alabama.
SCOTUS upends consideration of race in college admission; partnership to boost adoption opportunities in Alabamas; Florida purges 300,000 from Medicaid.
Kansas City tackles health care inequity and racism, wildfire smoke covers the Midwest, Minnesota mulls sports betting risks, and Nevada subsidizes new homes to replace those in a sinking neighborhood.
SCOTUS voting rights ripple effect; smoky air across Midwest from Canadian Wildfires; long-term decline in youth incarcerations; child advocates lament 'Missed Opportunities' in Texas.
Advocates urge participating in National HIV Testing Day, Oregon lawmakers are first in the nation to pass nursing staffing ratios, and Denver's E-bike rebates are so popular, they're gone within minutes.
NYC congestion pricing plan to receive federal approval; 8 people shot and 3 dead in Kansas City, Colorado food pantries get emergency relief; Empower Act in MA extends voting rights.
Washington Supreme Court voting decision could reverberate; the US navy detected likely implosion of Titan submersible hours after it began its mission; NY sees mixed results for child well-being.
Oregon lawmakers could further streamline voter registration, health service in South Carolina highlights the need for outreach, and New Mexico touts prominent advances in LGBTQ+ rights during Pride Month.
Massachusetts bills aim to close biomass loopholes in clean energy laws, EVs and green energy could bring billions in health benefits, and a Connecticut group aims to add access to Alzheimer's treatments.
Nevada and Florida progressive leaders wary after DeSantis' NV visit, U.S. judge orders Trump lawyers not to release evidence in documents probe, California faces massive snowmelt, and S.D. enrollment for Medicaid expansion.
Juneteenth commemorates important chapter in Black history; mass shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Illinois; new data shows well-being of Kentucky kids on decline.
Farmworkers in New England strive for a minimum wage and the right to unionize, tribal advocates feel relief after a Supreme Court ruling, and a new salt marsh plan will preserve Georgia's coastal landscapes.
A network of Alabama colleges aims to empower students, Trump raises $2 million after his arraignment, Mississippi makes advances in child care access, and opposition grows for expanded Northwest pipeline.
Child care remains out of reach for many Americans, Iowa ranks highly in for children's health but seeks improvement, and former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal felony charges in Miami.
Rural electric co-ops get $11 billion boost to go green, former President Donald Trump to face arraignment today - if he has local counsel, and Wisconsin cities face pressure to stop euthanizing geese.
Buyout program provides Millions for flood-prone Eastern KY; building stronger Georgia communities through trauma-informed care; the White House engages NW on dams and the future of salmon.
Alabama must redraw its Congressional maps, CNN reports a former official told the feds Trump knew the process for declassifying documents, and Canadian wildfires affect the health of humans and wildlife.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires darkens the air in the Northeast U.S., New Mexicans call for fossil fuel leases to be curtailed, and Portland, Oregon, drops gunshot detection technology plans for the police.
Lawmakers consider changes to Maine's Clean Election law, Florida offers a big no comment over "arranged" migrant flights to California, and the Global Fragility Act turns U.S. peacekeeping on its head.
Indiana struggles to reverse its high early death rate, a Texas sheriff recommends criminal charges in DeSantis' migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard, and Congress is urged to take swift action to pass the Rail Safety Act of 2023.
Minnesota adds extra wage theft protection for construction workers, school children get help through the "Make Summer Fair" program, and a chef in New York works to change minds about eating insects.
A Wisconsin group criticizes two of its members of Congress, a new report says the Phoenix area cannot meet its groundwater demands, and Nevada's sporting community sends its priorities to the governor.
Alabamans urge a grocery tax reduction, a tape shows Trump knew about a classified document on Iran, Pennsylvania puts federal road funds to work and Minnesota's marijuana law will wipe away minor offenses.
Advocates trace the origins of North Dakota's anti-transgender laws, more support is needed to improve youth mental health, and census data shows growth in Hispanic college enrollment and degree attainment.
Florida faces lawsuits over its new election law, a medical board fines an Indiana doctor for speaking about a 10-year-old's abortion, and Minnesota advocates say threats to cut SNAP funds are off the mark.
Advocates call for a climate peace clause in U.S.-E.U. trade talks, negotiations yield a tentative debt ceiling deal, an Idaho case unravels federal water protections, and a wet spring eases Iowa's drought.
Activists decry a Supreme Court ruling gutting the Clean Water Act, an Oath Keepers founder is sentenced to 18 years in prison, and the House votes to block the president's student debt relief program.
Groups fight voter suppression tactics in the South, New Mexico homelessness is up nearly 50%, and Illinois will add checkboxes for Middle Eastern and North African as race choices on state forms.
Illinois lawmakers reform youth sentencing, Arizona leaders urge strong climate pollution standards, Ron DeSantis will announce his run for president on Twitter, and May in Indiana is about more than racing.
ND prepares for deeper dive Into housing, three states agree to reduce water usage so the Colorado River doesn't run dry, and a group helps Nevadans navigate dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Indiana passes record conservation funding in a polarized statehouse, a contentious Missouri legislative session saw wins for struggling families, and the NAACP issues a travel advisory for Florida.
Connecticut considers banning some chemicals used to kill rodents, Disney pulls a plan to build a $1 billion office complex in Orlando, and Hawaii works to restore endangered plant species.
Civil rights advocates bring groups together to fight hate, New Jersey's governor is still in the fight for the #abortion pill, and a settlement is reached in a North Dakota housing discrimination case.
Data show a big gap in student support post-pandemic, voter registration rates are the highest in 20 years, and progress is reported in the debt ceiling talks between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy.
Minnesota is poised to adopt tougher gun laws, new E-P-A standards coincide with the transition to electric vehicles, and allowing Chromebook owners the a right to repair them could save schools money in Georgia and elsewhere.
Proposed border policing unit gains traction in Texas; Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes 12-week NC abortion ban; Latinos poised to become an economic force; Call To Action for TVA pivot to clean energy.
California's new rules for expunging criminal records go into effect, Connecticut mulls an early voting measure, and a new report outlines different ways for young people to prepare for good paying jobs.
Florida voters could vote on an amendment for abortion protections, Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal charges, and green playgrounds could help New York achieve its climate goals.
A jury finds Donald Trump guilty of sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, Michigan Indigenous groups educate communities on how to make their voices heard, and Black young adult college enrollment has declined.
GOP lawmakers in Texas decide bills focused on Harris County elections, an Oregon bill corrects food-aid exclusion for immigrant communities, and women earn 79 cents for every dollar a man earns in Ohio.
East Palestine Ohio residents want FEMA to address long-term needs; Neo Nazi links to latest Texas mass shooting; TN groups fight nuclear processing expansion, And in SD, complexities surround Teacher Appreciation Week.
NY bans natural gas and fossil fuels in new buildings; VT first to remove the residency requirement from medical aid-in-dying; worker fatalities rise amid OHSA funding cuts.
Resident-owned communities intersect housing and climate justice, a suspected gunman is arrested for a shooting at an Atlanta medical center, and legislation in Washington state could improve workplace safety.
Montana housing advocates push back on a GOP budget bill, the U.S. could default on its debt as soon as June 1, and the right to repair ag equipment could save North Carolina farmers $103 million a year.
New Mexico's drinking water in the crosshairs of Sackett v. EPA, six people die after a dust storm causes crashes on Interstate 55, and a Minneapolis youth violence prevention program gains a bigger presence.
Postal employees protest what they call a toxic work environment, a group pushes to "Take Back Cinco de Mayo," and a University of Wisconsin partnership converts manure to jet fuel to fight climate change.
Iowa lawmakers table ethics complaint over CO2 pipeline bill; former VP Pence testifies for 5 hours plus before Grand Jury; GOP Lawmakers Question Teachers' Union Choices in Pandemic
Oregon nurses rally in Seaside as hospitals struggle to keep staff, the U.S. House passes a GOP debt limit bill, and the Texas Ag Department demands employees dress according to their "biological gender."
Calls grow for Supreme Court expansion amid financial disclosure concerns, hospitals are under financial stress, and the growth in population of young children slows for the first time in decades.
A bill in Massachusetts would let candidates use campaign funds for child care, in IL groups push for voting-restoration rights for incarcerated people, and MN local government says give us a voice in marijuana plans.
The showdown over abortion medication continues in lower courts, Colorado lawmakers take on high utility bills, and a new report says 'green steel' would reduce carbon emissions while adding jobs.
Libraries push back against censorship, a Virginia group works to boost the state's rural health care workforce, and a new initiative helps Indiana communities get federal environmental resilience funding.
The Supreme Court delays an abortion medication decision to Friday, grants help milk reach local customers in New England, and an Arkansas college works to retain Black students facing hurdles to graduation.
Fox News settles with Dominion for $787.5 million, Wisconsin debates its tax structure, Louisiana's methane waste could power New Orleans for a year, and undocumented students call for tuition fairness.
NH organization invests in young candidates for elected office, an Indiana Veterans group is on a mission to combat PTSD, and experts seek help to save the eastern monarch butterfly from extinction in PA.
A Montana coalition stands up against anti-trans bills, Pennsylvania's Dept. of Human Services now oversees the state's CHIP program, and an Alabama shooting leaves four dead and at least 28 injured.
Arkansas Republicans pass a bill to launch an Election Integrity Unit, Michigan aims to curb housing voucher discrimination, and new research in Indiana finds suicides increase during a full moon.
Colorado activists hope to end dependence on gas-fired energy, credit unions position themselves as banking alternatives, and Tennessee seeks comments on efforts to monitor pollutants in drinking water.
Pediatricians demand action on gun violence prevention, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg sues Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan over interference in the Trump Case, and 325,000 Coloradans could lose their health insurance.
The Louisville shooting shifts the focus to crisis aversion and red flag measures, New Mexico ag workers prioritize the 2023 Farm Bill, Montana's grizzly bear recovery efforts could be under threat, and the U.S. child population is falling.
Foreign crypto mining companies eye Kentucky for cheap power, New Hampshire backers of public education celebrate election wins, and a BLM proposal would allow conservation leases on public lands.
Proposed EPA rule limits toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants; GOP Republican lawmakers in TN voted on Thursday to expel two Democratic legislators; Under WA Bill, city growth plans would consider climate impacts.
Grocery workers at popular Minnesota chain plan to strike, Nevada's disability community feels lawmakers are missing the mark on housing, and caregivers rally in Olympia to call for a tax on the wealthy.
Georgia could regulate discount store locations, Ann Arbor wants to be carbon-neutral, a potential Indiana children's book ban draws concerns, and former President Trump pleads not guilty to felony charges.
The historic arraignment of Donald Trump is expected in New York today, a 'Buy America' bill could boost Oregon iron and steel industries, and President Biden visits Minnesota as part of a manufacturing and clean energy investments tour.
Record spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race leads to calls for reform, lawmakers consider expanding MaineCare to all immigrant adults, and an EPA program sends electric buses to Nebraska schools.
Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury; Georgia campaign fights to reopen local hospitals; New Mexico creates first-ever $100M conservation fund.
Nebraska attorneys develop a workers rights program, the FDA approves over-the-counter sales of the overdose-reversing drug Naloxone, and mayors look for new ways to partner with the federal government.
Banking woes send consumers looking for safer alternatives, some Indiana communities resist a dollar chain store "invasion," and a permit to build an oil pipeline tunnel under the Great Lakes is postponed.
Nashville mourns six dead in the latest mass shooting, the EPA takes public input on a proposal to clean up Pennsylvania's drinking water, and find ways to get more Zzz's during Sleep Awareness Month.
Mobilizing Georgia voters in a non-election year is crucial for voting rights groups, Philadelphians over 50 will play a major role in the mayoral primary, and the EPA is finalizing a new air quality rule.
Georgia prepares for the end of COVID-19 emergency; comment period open for experimental nuclear tech in eastern ID; Mexican gray wolf population rebounds in Arizona.
A proposed flavored tobacco ban is back on the table in Minnesota, Trump attorney Evan Corcoran must testify in the documents probe, and a "clean slate" bill in Missouri would make "expungement" automatic.
An Arizona election official is pessimistic about democracy's future, Georgia will spend millions to expand broadband, and a symposium brings hip hop culture scholarship to North Carolina college campuses.
Texas lawmakers consider legislation to prevent cities from self-governance, Connecticut considers policy options to alleviate an eviction crisis, and Ohio residents await community water systems.
Polls support changes to high-stakes testing for Massachusetts students, a grant boosts student parents at a Montana Tribal College, and a Kentucky bill to nullify federal gun laws heads to governor's desk.
Educators say Georgia's proposed teacher pay hikes need more work, bills in Montana could improve elk hunting, and a Tennessee group heads to the state capitol to press lawmakers on education reform.
A Florida group works to keep eligible people on Medicaid, nurses fear fallout from the closure of an Oregon birth center, and proposed legislation creates supply-chain transparency in New York state.
Indiana lawmakers mull a 25-foot buffer zone for police investigations, white supremacist incidents hit an all-time high in New England, and dual-use solar means healthier honeybees.
A group plans to counter Indiana gun violence, New Hampshire Higher Ed funding still trails U.S. average, campaign finance program is facing delays in New York, and Interior invests $120 million in Midwest 'Prairie Potholes.'
Pennsylvania legislation aims to prevent train derailments, Florida laws targeting public-sector unions could threaten academic freedom, and advocates say New York nursing homes don't get enough oversight.
New Hampshire advocates rally against anti-LGBTQ+ bills, environmental groups urge Pennsylvania to address abandoned wells, and pro-democracy groups criticize voter ID requirements in a North Dakota bill.
New York could push its minimum wage over $20, more states move to restore voting rights for people incarcerated for felony convictions, and the USDA proposes new requirements for "Product of USA" labels.
The EPA pauses shipments of material from the Ohio train derailment to Indiana landfills, Oklahomans turn to a resilient crop in face of drought, and Arizona develops its long-range transportation plan.
Closing the primary care gap for Tennesseans, the focus on fish and the NW energy grid in DC, and debunking the non-traditional higher-education stigma.
Inflation and benefit cuts spur demand at Indiana food banks, rural New York struggles with numerous issues, and labor advocacy's future is as diverse as the workforce.
Clean-air advocates urge the EPA to set stronger rules for soot pollution; MN sports-betting Bill advances; the legislation would help working Missourians with disabilities.
A Michigan school restricts access after a deadly shooting, Nebraska lawmakers consider one of the strictest abortion laws in the country, and advocates push to make biodiversity part of the new Farm Bill.
Arizona's Secretary of State is concerned about the future of elections, Tennessee renters organize for better living conditions, and a Michigan Native American tribe studies building its own power utility.
Critics claim red tape is blocking nutritious meals for students, a tug-of-war rages on over social studies AP courses, and the spotlight shines on staffing shortages since the pandemic.
Regulators signal a telehealth clampdown on controlled substances, another state claps back against limiting access to abortion drugs, and climate-smart farmers race the clock to harvest aid.
Peace activists mark the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, the NTSB says an overheated wheel bearing caused the Ohio train derailment, and a new report examines ways to end human trafficking.
Boston Marathon bombing survivors celebrate a mental health law, a North Dakota man pursues tribal sovereignty with sustainable energy, and reentry poses challenges for West Virginians leaving prison.
A Massachusetts tax loophole could be costly for public schools, research shows an increasing number of missing Indigenous women and girls, and Minnesotans are urged to go easy on de-icer during the storm.
A school district in Kentucky distributes secure gun storage information to parents, a Texas court ruling on abortion medication is expected soon, and Maine farmers seek help for "forever chemicals."
Reproductive Freedom Act takes Aim at current abortion ban in Georgia; Biden admin focuses on rural U.S. with infrastructure projects; Louisville mayor calls KY tap water safe to Drink; residents skeptical.
SD lawmakers consider restrictions for absentee voting; AARP priority is connecting more Arkansans to high-speed internet; March training to help people with disabilities in emergencies.
Backers of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make a big push, Tennessee works to increase degree attainment, and Washington lawmakers consider a backyard solution to the state's housing crisis.
The Michigan State shooting is deja vu for two survivors, the state's proposed budget calls on the NY Power Authority to focus on renewables, and a proposed Arizona copper mine draws tribal pushback.
Colleges work to raise graduation rates by eliminating the 'equity gap,' elected officials press the EPA to reduce methane pollution, and a Montana bill would strip conservation programs of cannabis revenue.
Affordability limits Massachusetts' goals for higher-ed attainment, Ohio's governor greenlights fracking on state lands, and healthy soil can be a climate change solution.
A new map shows abortion access by state, Texans want more mental health care funding, the DOJ special counsel subpoenas former VP Mike Pence, and a "chicken toss" draws animal exploitation concerns.
President Joe Biden promotes jobs creation at a Wisconsin union training center, a new bill would make California school lunches healthier, and North Carolina's Black farmers face an uphill battle.
Iowans organize to block eminent domain for CO2 pipelines, Black workers defy labor history across the South, and a new grant will combat food insecurity for the Navajo Nation.
Bill to expand tax credits draws on children's health data, Alaskans file petition opposing giant grocery merger, and a revised Colorado water plan prioritizes conservation.
Fare-free public transit benefits Kansas City residents and businesses; farmers prioritize food, not feed in the 2023 Farm Bill; and a new survey: students want a more diverse inclusive curriculum.
Ohio governor calls for investments in education, child well-being; UT tribes urge lawmakers to pass a bill ensuring protections for Native kids; body positivity movement helps improve body image and alleviate shame.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was ousted from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the Inspector General testified on PPP loan fraud, and House Democrats discussed the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act.
Vice President Kamala Harris urges Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the House begins the process to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary, and the Federal Reserve nudges interest rates up.
Is bird flu, inflation or price gouging to blame for astronomical egg prices? Pregnancy can be life-changing or life-ending depending on where you live, and nine tribal schools are transforming their outdoor spaces into community gathering areas.
Palestinian advocates praise a new fact sheet on discrimination, Pennsylvania considers extending deadlines for abuse claims, and North Dakota's corporate farming debate affects landowners and tribes.
New Mexico legislation would boost protections for LGBTQ students, Idaho makes a big jump in higher-education attainment, and this year's Monarch butterfly winter count showed significant improvement.
The Senate considers police reforms in the wake of Tyre Nichols' killing, members of Congress want a new vote on the Equal Rights Amendment, and George Santos voluntarily steps down from his committee appointments.
Videos show disparities in Cleveland police response to kids in crisis, Pennsylvania receives federal funds to plug abandoned wells, and grants support 2020 fire recovery for Oregonians.
President Biden says he will meet with members of the Congressional Black Caucus on much-needed police and justice system reforms, unresolved legal challenges regarding gerrymandering could have implications for 2024 congressional elections, and a government watchdog reveals fraud and waste tied to pandemic relief aid programs.
Civil rights activists push for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act following the killing of Tyre Nichols, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he can reach a deal with President Biden on the debt ceiling, and election experts say 2023 could shape voting rights across the country.
Massachusetts could restrict police use of facial recognition technology, Wyoming mulls more health coverage for workers, and a report finds low salary contributes to social workers leaving the field.
Attorney General announces enforcement actions on ransomware, Democrats discuss border policies, and the FDA is relaxing rules for gay and bisexual men to donate blood.
A critical number of rural IA nursing homes close; TX lawmakers consider measures to restrict, and expand voting in 2023 Session; and CT groups, and unions call for public-health reforms.
"Brain Gain?" Research shows rural population is actually growing, especially in recreational areas; other small towns are having success offering relocation incentives like free building lots, cash, complimentary dinners and even internet credits; and researchers say the key is flexibility and creativity.
House Dems say they're being pushed off committees for opposing Trump, the GOP floats a plan to eliminate the IRS and impose a nationwide sales tax, and the House Speaker is standing by Rep. George Santos for now.
Gun-safety advocates face an uphill battle with Indiana lawmakers, South Dakota debates repealing its grocery tax, and the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger could affect rural states like Tennessee.
Democratic leaders urge Republicans to reveal spending cuts in the debt ceiling debate, the Senate Judiciary Committee grills ticket executives, and classified documents are found at former VP Mike Pence's home.
Massachusetts education advocates set spending goals from the state's Fair Share Amendment, Medicare changes will benefit seniors, and a task force makes recommendations for North Carolina's public health.
Grant funding aims to alleviate Virginia eviction crisis, a voter Citizenship bill in North Dakota stokes fears about accessibility, and Native Americans moving off the reservation face discrimination in Montana.
Democrats say House GOP members are endangering the U.S. economy by not raising the debt limit, four members of the far-right Oath Keepers are convicted of the rare charge of seditious conspiracy, and lawmakers renew efforts to give Washington, D.C., statehood.
New York's minimum wage could rise to more than $20, New Hampshire businesses and public school backers call for repeal of the state's divisive concepts law, and the weekend saw more mass shootings.
VP Harris reads a proclamation to protect abortion on Roe v. Wade's 50th, while anti-abortion advocates say their work isn't over, and the president will hold talks with House leadership on the national debt limit.
The Treasury talks about extraordinary measures to avoid defaulting on the debt; Nevada among the state legislative sessions focusing on budget issues; and an AP African American studies course blocked in Florida schools.
The U.S debt ceiling debate begins, mayors across the country discuss the future of policing, and the Supreme Court releases a report on the leaked Dobbs opinion investigation.
The White House says the GOP is handing government oversight to conspiracy theorists, a probe of the handling of classified documents raises Democrats ire, and mayors work to reduce gun violence in America s cities.
North Dakota enters the fray surrounding content bans in libraries, multiple states introduce wealth taxes in their legislatures, and Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees.
Maine has an ambitious plan to provide high-speed internet to all rural and urban communities by the end of 2024, a rural Missouri school district will be one of the first to get electric buses rolling, and Appalachian states are teaching health care providers about Mpox.
Arizona's drought improves as California assesses storm damage, a bipartisan group offers ideas to fix the mental health workforce shortage, and concerns grow over a planned supermarket consolidation.
The White House calls GOP debt limit demands a recipe for economic disaster, Sen. Bernie Sanders says the working class deserves more, and a failed GOP candidate is arrested for drive-by shootings in New Mexico.
A deadline for action on a Colorado coal mine air pollution permit is back in court, Oregon ranks in the top ten for green buildings, and the proposed Nevada National Monument is seen as crucial to the Biden '30x30' campaign.
President Biden is disappointed with the first few House bills, the White House counsel says visitor logs were not kept at President Biden's Delaware home, and Missouri lawmakers enact stricter dress code for women in the House.
The U.S could be headed toward fiscal trouble, a new House committee will be taking on big tech and the Missouri House of Representatives adopts a dress code for its female members.
On MLK Day, a foundation funds efforts to curb racial disparities, a Missouri expert says more can be done to help grieving children, and we look ahead to Tuesday's National Day of Racial Healing.
Minnesota mulls a bill to prevent price gouging in emergencies, the newest Omicron subvariant could fuel Arizona's next COVID surge, and a new report says Tennessee's "State of the Child" is improving.
The Attorney General appoints a special counsel to investigate classified documents found in the president's possession, Rep. George Santos says he would resign if his constituents want him to, and inflation eases.
Reducing the effects of childhood trauma is tied to South Dakota's juvenile justice efforts, a rise in evictions is expected as Los Angeles protections expire, and extreme heat poses threats to farmers.
More classified documents tied to President Biden have been found, the House creates a subcommittee to probe federal abuses of authority, and Republicans from George Santos' district call for his resignation.
The "landback" movement to restore Native lands to indigenous peoples uses GIS to identify opportunities, the pioneering Kentucky-based company AppHarvest is facing headwinds with Controlled Environment Agriculture, and a rural Tennessee community is at the heart of a global storytelling movement.
Documents found at President Biden's former institute stir political rumblings, some Democrats fear a new House committee on China could promote further xenophobia, and California Rep. Katie Porter runs for Senate.
An audit urges lawmakers to help improve Oregon community colleges, advocates lead a grassroots fight for housing justice in Baltimore, and Minnesota debates driver's licenses for undocumented people.
The 118th Congress narrowly passes the rules package. President Joe Biden was in Mexico City on Monday ahead of the 'Three Amigos' Summit. The DOJ has launched a review into classified documents found at Biden's post-VP office. The Supreme Court is set to hear a case today pertaining to union strikes.
NV lawmakers urged to level tenant-landlord dynamics; Equality NM celebrates 30 years of transformation for the LGBTQ+ community; despite obstacles, LGBTQ farmers find fertile ground in Midwest.
President Biden makes his first trip to the southern border, former President Trump says he did the country a favor by helping Rep. Kevin McCarthy become House Speaker, and political unrest in Brazil prompts comparisons to January 6th.
Ohio has a new citizenship-status voter ID law, Portland communities speak out against the use of police gunshot detectors, and quality assurance workers at the home of Elder Scrolls vote to unionize.
MA residents mark the anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection; death penalty opponents seek an end to federal executions; ND's new Native American lawmakers lay out priorities.
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy loses his 11th ballot for speaker. President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell usher in a big bipartisan win in Kentucky regarding failing infrastructure. On the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot, some are calling on GOP leaders to condemn political violence.
After six ballots, a Speaker of the House still has not been elected as frustration grows, Democrats promote their 2023 agenda, and the U.S. develops a strategy to boost women's economic participation.
Minnesota expands postnatal health coverage, the U.S. House adjourns for a second day without a speaker, and Washington state introduces a bill to 'WRAP' up wasteful packaging.
Farm Groups say grocery chain "Mega-Merger" would decimate regional food markets, South Dakota tribes request more resources to meet weather-related disasters, and the Southwest taps federal funds to recover from a massive wildfire.
Kevin McCarthy fails to win enough votes to become House Speaker, a record number of Hispanic legislators join the 118th Congress, and Patty Murray becomes the first female Senate president pro tempore.
A new report says Nebraska needs to rethink court fines, advocates say a Keystone pipeline spill a cautionary tale, and an NFL player's on field collapse puts CPR training back in the spotlight.
Consumer groups say recalled air bags pose a greater threat in 2023, Colorado lawmakers will invest $300 million in affordable housing, and a survey reveals sinking confidence in public schools among voters.
A divided government is being sworn in today with Republicans and Democrats pursuing widely divergent agendas, experts predict Congressional deadlock, and more trouble arises for embattled Rep.-Elect George Santos.
Senator Elizabeth Warren reintroduces gun legislation, 2023 looks like a promising year for renewable energy, and the U.S. has the lowest number of divided state governments in more than half a century.
NY solar grazing combines farming and climate-smart resources; Inflation Reduction Act to help NE farms fight climate change; NM turns to virtual tutoring to boost student grades.
Northern NM Communities Get Boost in 2022 wildfire financial relief; prairie lawns a more sustainable alternative for warmer, drier Midwest; EPA provides funding for Green Jobs in NY.
New York District 3 Rep.-elect George Santos is being federally investigated amid inconsistencies. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack withdraws its subpoena of former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden signs the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill into law.
Advocates can help manage household budgets for low-income North Dakotans, Idaho's Public Utilities Commission approves controversial solar study, and Virginia ranks highly in an annual health report.
Millions of business startups launched during COVID but rural workers are hard to find, federal immigration reform continues while unions fight for fair treatment of migrant workers, and proposed laws to prevent salmonella poisoning could threaten the livelihood of small poultry producers.
A longtime member of Congress reflects on her career, the outgoing president of Purdue talks Covid and education, and a key player in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is sentenced.
The Supreme Court upholds Title 42, a newly-elected Congressman owns up to lies on his resume, and the Transportation Department looks into severe holiday booking problems at Southwest Airlines.
Drug overdoses climb in North Carolina and nationwide, Illinois has a model for juvenile justice reform, and the National Labor Relations Board's funding cannot keep pace with the unionizing trend.
The death toll rises from a winter bomb cyclone, New York offshore wind experts look ahead to 2023, and a lobster study aims to protect Maine's vital fishing industry.
Advocates plan for more ballot initiatives to protect reproductive freedom, record amounts of "dark money" fueled elections in 2022, and Americans' support for unions is at its highest point in decades.
Winter storms leave at least 34 dead, Oregon's paid leave program starts in 2023, a Minnesota electric vehicle-share program finds success after false start, and Texas ranks highly for imperiled global species.
Voting rights advocates brace for further restrictions, youth voter turnout was key for Democrats in the midterms, and education experts warn book bans and speech restrictions are fueling the teacher shortage.
'Fix Harrisburg' rally to demand better legislative rules in PA; EPA providing grants for Long Island Sound conservation efforts; NM's boost in early education funds included in federal omnibus Bill.
The Senate passes the $1.7 trillion spending package, Secretary of State Blinken talks about Afghanistan, and Arizona is removing its border wall.
The holidays bring an uptick in calls to a California youth helpline, an Arizona State grad wants to make a difference for tribal members, and the nation braces for a winter cold blast.
Virginia s future farmers learn both urban and rural agriculture have their place, North Carolina schools use Arizona s successful tutoring model to reignite post-pandemic learning, generous quilt makers provide comfort to Kentucky s flood victims, and Alaska s Santa Claus shares greetings.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House, the Senate tries to pass a huge spending bill including more aid for Ukraine, and former President Donald Trump paid almost no taxes from 2015-2020.
Congress boosts funding $25 million for the NLRB, Nevada is deemed worst in the nation for access to primary care providers, and the EPA issues water protection permits for dams on the Columbia River.
A House committee votes to release Trump's tax returns, Wells Fargo will pay the largest consumer protection fine ever, and the EPA cracks down on large-vehicle emissions for the first time since 2001.
The January 6th Committee votes on criminal referrals, the Chief of Capitol Police testifies about security updates, and Congress remains deadlocked on passing a budget in the final days of the legislative session.
Lawmakers introduce restaurant workers Bill of Rights, Trump claims Jan 6 criminal referrals "make me stronger," farm groups say grocery chain 'Mega-Merger' would decimate regional food markets.
Direct cash payments help to lift families out of poverty, a final vote comes tomorrow on a power rate hike in Georgia, and an Idaho group marks the anniversary of the Total Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty.
The January 6th Committee is likely to recommend criminal charges against Trump, Senator Joe Manchin keeps quiet about staying in the Democratic Party, and military leaders call the Afghan Adjustment Act a matter of national security.
The Senate is urged to act quickly to avoid a government shutdown, but passes a record-breaking National Defense Authorization Act. A home COVID-19 test will temporarily become available again as cases rise this winter. Victims' families call on Congress to change gun laws. A historic bill could change Puerto Rico's future political standing.
New Oklahoma database makes finding a buildable home lot much easier; LWV on ND session - early voting policy eyed; NY Bill would end NRA s ability to certify gun-safety trainers.
Oklahoma tops the nation in adding children covered by health insurance, a new initiative aims to fix Cleveland's "circular" economy, and a Pennsylvania group urges Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit.
This week on The Yonder Report - The FCC asks how to use $40 billion for better internet, a new podcast seeks truths about rural America, and some Montanans want a budget surplus to protect land, water and wildlife.
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates, survivors of the Club Q shooting testify before Congress on LGBTQ+ violence, and the House Coronavirus Subcommittee discusses preparations for the next health emergency.
Assault-weapons ban efforts continue a decade after Sandy Hook, unions rally in D.C. for the National Labor Relations Board, and President Joe Biden signs a bill to protect same-sex marriage rights.
President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act, lawmakers look for a way to fund the federal government, and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene calls her comments about leading an armed insurrection "sarcasm."
Consumer groups slam a settlement with CarMax, Montana's governor guts cannabis revenue for a conservation program, and young farmers of color feed Detroit, fight injustice, and protect our climate.
New York takes action against hate crimes including antisemitism, the House could be facing a budget impasse, and Republicans weigh the party's future.
Senator Sanders criticizes Sinema's corporate priorities, the White House urges people get COVID-19 boosters as cases skyrocket, and election denier Kari Lake wants a do-over in Arizona.
A Supreme Court decision could shape future elections, the number of uninsured children could jump as federal dollars stop flowing, and Massachusetts tries to strengthen wheelchair warranty protections.
The U.S. House of Representatives passes same-sex marriage protections, Brittany Griner comes back to the U.S, while Paul Whelan remains detained in Russia, and a former anti-abortion lobbyist talks politics and the Supreme Court.
Sen. Markey rallies with unions and airport workers in D.C; PA Democrats 'showed up' for rural voters; Canadian mining expansion threatens tribes and watersheds in the Northwest.
NEWSCAST WILL BE UPLOADED LATE TO RESPECT EMBARGOED STORY - Experts are worried about NYC's new plan for mentally ill homeless people, some workers on strike today at Logan International Airport, and pandemic protections to keep children insured could expire.
Raphael Warnock wins reelection and secures a Democratic majority in the Senate, the Supreme Court hears a crucial election law case, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff condemns a growing tide of antisemitic speech.
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act could help more farmers, the USDA is stepping-up to support tribal nations, and Congress is urged to revive the expanded child tax credit.
The nation watches as votes are counted in the Senate runoff in Georgia, the House holds hearings in the lame-duck session, and Capitol Police Officers receive medals for their heroism on January 6.
Warnock projected to win in U.S. Senate race for Georgia; new report urges Governor-Elect to fix PA unemployment system; rising land prices pose challenges for VA farmers.
Arizona officially certifies the midterm election results despite claims of fraud, candidates make a final push for votes in Georgia's U.S. Senate run-off election, and the Supreme Court hears arguments regarding Colorado's protective anti-discrimination law.
Washington group urges lawmakers to resist austerity, a new study links childhood trauma with heart failure, an FBI investigating North Carolina electrical substation attacks, and California takes aim after gas price gouging.
An election law theory critics say could cause chaos is before the Supreme Court, lawmakers condemn former President Trump's idea to suspend the Constitution, and Democrats switch up the presidential primary calendar.
A Louisiana Public Service Commission runoff could affect energy policy, LGBTQ advocates await final passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, and democracy gets a voter-approved overhaul in Oregon.
The Senate passes a bill forcing a labor agreement in an effort to avoid a costly railway worker strike. The House Ways and Means Committee has former President Trump's tax returns in hand. The Agriculture Committee is looking at possible regulations for cryptocurrency following the collapse of cryptocurrency giant FTX. The Supreme Court will be reviewing the legality of Biden s student debt relief program next year. Anti-semitic comments from Ye spark the deletion of tweets from the the House Judiciary Committee GOP's Twitter account.
Group wants rollbacks of some IA voting restrictions; RSV, Flu, COVID: KY faces "Triple Threat" this winter; Appeals court halts special master review of documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
The first-ever "trout-safe" certification goes to an Idaho fish farm, the Healthy Housing Initiative helps improve rural communities' livability, and a new database makes it easier for buyers and builders to find available lots.
Access to medication is key to HIV prevention, a Florida university uses a religious exemption to disband its faculty union, plus Nevada tribes and conservation leaders praise a new national monument plan.
The House passed a bill to avert a crippling railroad strike, Hakeem Jefferies is chosen to lead House Democrats, and President Biden promises more federal-Native American engagement at the Tribal Nations Summit.
Nevada LGBTQ+ groups are hopeful after a Senate vote on same-sex marriage, corporate tax breaks are under scrutiny, and Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes is found guilty of seditious conspiracy.
The Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act, lawmakers say they'll pass legislation to prevent a nationwide railroad strike, and a federal jury finds a key Oath Keepers leader guilty of seditious conspiracy.
Connecting health outcomes to climate solutions and lower utility bills, Engagement Center finding success near Boston's troubled 'Mass and Cass' and more protections coming for PA Children's Service providers.
Georgia breaks a state record for early voting, Democrats are one step closer to codifying same-sex marriage, and Arizona county officials refuse to certify the results of the midterm elections.
Legislation in New York state would give ratepayers a voice in utility increases, Georgia's Supreme Court reinstates a six-week abortion ban, and a 'Trash Club' in L.A. helps the unhoused and the community.
Legislation in New York state would give ratepayers a voice in utility increases, Georgia's Supreme Court reinstates a six-week abortion ban, and a 'Trash Club' in L.A. helps the unhoused and the community.
President Biden will push for an assault weapons ban, Ye will run for President in 2024, Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy is still trying to secure votes to be speaker, and the U.S. eases some oil sanctions on Venezuela.
President Biden will push for an assault weapons ban, Ye will run for President in 2024, Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy is still trying to secure votes to be speaker, and the U.S. eases some oil sanctions on Venezuela.
An investigative probe into how rules written for distressed rust belt property may benefit a select few; Small Business Saturday highlights local Economies; FL nonprofit helps offset the high cost of insulin.
A Supreme Court case could have broad implications for the future of U.S. elections, results show voters rejected election deniers in many statewide races, and the concession phone call may be a thing of the past.
The DOJ wants former Vice President Pence to testify about the January 6 insurrection, Georgia's abortion ban is back in force for now, and Arizona's GOP candidate for attorney general files suit over the results.
A water war in Southwest Utah has ranchers and Native tribes concerned, federal solar subsidies could help communities transition to renewable energy, and Starbucks workers attempt to unionize.
A Detroit neighborhood sues to hold an industrial polluter accountable, the DOJ wants to interview former Vice President Mike Pence, and thousands race in Iowa's biggest Thanksgiving Day event.
A new law will help domestic violence survivors with phone plans, wild turkeys move from threatened to thriving in New Hampshire, and California brings in $54 billion from outdoor recreation every year.
An appeals court hears arguments over the special master reviewing documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, Chris Sununu has a strategy for Republicans in the next elections, and Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on his legacy.
A looming railroad strike could cost the U.S. economy $2 billion a day, a judge in Georgia gives the go-ahead for early voting on Saturday, and a majority of Democratic voters say president Biden could win if he runs again.
The spotlight turns to Sen. Joe Manchin as the EPA boosts methane rules, Utah food banks brace for the holiday season, and health centers clash with "Big Pharma" over a federal drug savings program.
Communities mourn after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado, Iowa gets $6 million in a lawsuit over Google's location-tracking, and compost your Thanksgiving food scraps to help save the planet.
Joe Biden becomes the first octogenarian U.S. President, Rep. Kevin McCarthy says he ll remove three Democrats from House committees, and another mass shooting renews calls for an assault weapons ban.
Rally decries council 'No' vote on Bellingham's Immigrant Center; Fake threats to Maine schools cause real trauma for students and staff; UW and other schools face calls to improve animal safety in research labs.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi steps down after two decades as Democratic leader, election denier Kari Lake disputes the results of the Arizona gubernatorial race and Republicans say investigating President Joe Biden will be a top priority for the new Congress.
Avian flu takes a toll, the stigma of #mentalillness is fading in rural America, there is money for telehealth in the bipartisan infrastructure law, and expect lots of cars on the road for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Donald Trump launches his campaign for president in 2024, the Senate advances the Respect for Marriage Act, efforts ramp up to save the DACA program, and the Cherokee Nation wants Congressional representation.
Iowans voice strong support for progressive ideals, Minnesotans are worried about climate change but are hopeful about solutions, and the BLM holds a public meeting today on a proposed National Monument.
An early voting amendment in Connecticut faces a legal challenge, the fight to reduce veteran homelessness is progressing, and anger arises over delays in Illinois social-equity cannabis licenses.
Katie Hobbs will be Arizona's next governor, a lame-duck session may be Democrats' last chance to use their majority in both houses of Congress, and Republican governors admit they need to inspire young voters.
Despite midterm successes, President Biden casts doubt about codifying Roe v. Wade, drugmakers and community health centers spar over discounts in court, and Midwest groups fight carbon pipelines.
President Biden says Democrats most likely will not codify abortion rights, though Democrats plan to do so for same-sex marriage, and activists call on President Biden to offer clemency to Leonard Peltier.
Catherine Cortez-Masto and Mark Kelly win reelection to the Senate in Nevada and Arizona, clinching the Democrat's majority, John Kerry gives an update on COP27 climate talks, and President Biden announces an electric vehicle agreement with southeast asian nations.
Democrats will maintain control of the U.S. Senate, Maryland takes steps to improve weather forecasting, and South Dakota embraces a movement to inspire future teachers amid workforce shortages.
The balance of power for Congress remains in question as votes are still counted in states like Arizona, and this week's election's saw renewed concerns about gerrymandered maps in Wisconsin.
DeSantis gives update regarding Tropical Storm Nicole and says affected areas were weakened by Hurricane Ian. As Georgia's Senate race heads to a runoff, all eyes are on swing states Arizona and Nevada. Biden and Harris express their gratitude to the DNC and say they're feeling optimistic about the future following Election Day. Biden is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week and talk about a number of issues. Alex Jones is ordered to pay more in punitive damages to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Massacre.
Democrats exceed expectations with rural voters in key midterm races, a surprise win for Fetterman in Pennsylvania, and upgrades are coming to #rural roads and bridges.
Stacey Abrams concedes Georgia's governor's race, Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker head to a December runoff, John Fetterman flips a U.S. Senate seat blue in Pennsylvania, and the president praises election workers.
Control of the U.S. Senate could again be decided in the Peach State, Arizona is still counting ballots, and scientists search for a better cow as the southwest drought persists.
Arizona Democrats and Republicans both feel hopeful amid uncertainty, ballot measures could mean big changes for Nevada, and the forecast has families in the Midwest preparing for high winter gas bills.
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock urges voters to be patient for results, GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake vows "a come to Jesus" moment for Arizona elections, and several states vote on abortion amendments.
Election Day is here and it has been all hands on deck for candidates on both sides of the aisle. Republicans are expected to regain a majority in the House. The fate of the Senate is uncertain, and Twitter's new CEO encourages voters to go Republican in Congress.
Advocates call machine counting of ballots fast and accurate, Pittsburgh newspaper workers continue their labor strike and regenerative agriculture makes for sustainable farming.
Kentucky's new voter ID law is in effect for the midterms, Georgia activists push last-minute "Get Out the Vote" efforts, and buffalo restoration will be key to wildlife, the economy and tribal health.
Heavy hitters go on the campaign trail the last weekend before Election Day, the FBI investigates a suspicious white powder sent to an Arizona Republican, and Twitter may delay the start of paid verification.
O'Rourke rallies the college vote across Texas, Biden says Republicans are to blame if student debt relief fails, and Netanyahu could form the most far-right government in Israeli politics.
Ahead of midterm elections, a report on the 'Black Men Got Something to Say' Tour in Georgia; groups charge desalination plants are wrong for Corpus Christi and getting the vote out Indigenous Montanans.
The election could be a wake-up call for politicians, access to health care is critical to draw families to rural America, and rural communities need funds to lead the transition to renewable energy.
With the election days away, some officials urge hand-delivering absentee ballots, 81,000 Arkansans can't vote due to felony convictions, and conservation groups are wary of an Idaho mine proposal.
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.75% to further rein in inflation, the next U.N. Climate Conference begins soon in Egypt, and Parkland Florida shooter Nikolas Cruz is sentenced to life in prison.
President Biden warns of benefit cuts if the GOP takes back Congress, SCOTUS continues to block the release of Trump's tax returns, and San Francisco police reject conspiracy theories about the attack on Paul Pelosi.
Early voting in Texas is off to a lackluster start, Kentucky faces another risk from natural disasters: seasonal depression, and California grows its workforce to build electric vehicle charging stations.
Prosecutors say an attacker deliberately targeted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Republicans still hold an edge one week before the midterms, and the Supreme Court's conservative wing appears poised to end affirmative action on campuses.
A grassroots effort works to connect with MN's Latino voters, a tax cut on the ballot would cost Coloradans earning less than $91,000, and Ohio's winter crisis program begins.
Church leaders in Wisconsin and Georgia bring "souls to the polls," SCOTUS takes up affirmative action in higher education admissions, and the close presidential election in Brazil could have major effects.
New Mexico rent control advocates are in it for the long haul, Virginia families urge a revival of the Child Tax Credit, and "Baby University" offers life skills and community to new parents in need.
Pentagon says Russia and China are the biggest global threats; Merrick Garland limits DOJ subpoenas on reporters; Trump loses his latest attempt to block tax records; an arrest made in an Arizona campaign office break-in.
Rural America Poll: Inflation issue dominates midterms; health disparities are only part of the problem for AZ Native Americans; nurse to candidates says the 0pioid crisis should be "Front and Center" in Ohio.
Pro-democracy groups focus on Wisconsin's strict voter ID laws, no-excuse absentee voting is underway in Missouri, and a weekend rally aims to support unionization at the Tacoma Art Museum.
Polls indicate rural residents are even more frustrated than urban people about inflation, two dozen Ohio groups are calling on the EPA to revoke the state's authority to regulate fracking waste, and beware the Election Day eclipse.
The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out the first billion dollars of its Clean Bus Program, candidates for Florida governor go head-to-head in a debate, and the United Kingdom has a new prime minister.
President Biden warns Russia to not use nuclear weapons, the DOJ indicts Chinese intelligence officers, and despite endorsing election deniers, and N.H. governor Chris Sununu says the 2020 election was not stolen.
Tribal colleges say strong voter turnout will help S.D. campuses, a Pa, group joins the call for Congress to support restaurant workers, and the Mont. Land Board acquires a large property for public use.
Record Latino voter turnout is expected in Arizona for the midterms, some Texans say the vote could be a test for democracy, and advocates press Congress to support a restaurant workers' bill of rights.
The Supreme Court issues a freeze on testimony from Lindsey Graham in Georgia, polling points to an October red wave two weeks from the midterms, and armed poll watchers are reported in Arizona.
Younger voters are drawn to local elections in New England, many fear LGBTQ+ rights are on the midterm ballot, plus Wyoming and the Agriculture Dept. agree on a partnership to conserve wildlife habitat.
Former President Donald Trump tells a Texas crowd he will run again, Liz Cheney calls out election deniers, and President Joe Biden criticizes Republicans who are suing to block student loan forgiveness.
Mike Pence speaks out on the Jan. 6 attacks, Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain, and the EPA celebrates 50 years of the Clean Water Act.
NY groups work to address rising anti-Asian hate crimes; the battle increases over property taxes and education in the Mountain State; IA farmers opt for federal assistance to weather drought.
Wine growers brave Montana's winter weather, Lake Placid, N.Y., models affordable housing for recreational communities, and thousands harmed by radiation exposure from America's nuclear weapons program still seek monetary compensation.
Abortion rights are "lighting a fire" under women voters, new Mainers learn about Democracy at the Immigrant Welcome Center, and a new book club tackles racial inequity in Indiana.
Oil reserves are released before the midterm elections, electric vehicle battery production gets grant funding, and a federal judge says a document shows former President Trump knew voter fraud allegations were false.
President Biden vows to codify abortion rights, states brace for an increase in midterm-election worker threats, and Georgia Republican Senate candidate Hershel Walker maintains his sheriff's badge is real.
Controversy over free speech at Berkeley Law School, Arizona utilities get poor grades for progress on clean energy goals, and accent bias remains prevalent in pop culture.
The Postal Service says it's ready for the midterms, more than eight million have applied for federal student debt relief, and OPEC members defend the decision to cut oil production despite U.S. objections.
Moving the needle on children's mental health, Illinois schools report an ongoing teacher shortage, and California officials call for a windfall tax on companies that overcharge for gas.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate in Arizona won't commit to honoring the results of her election, a new poll shows the Senate race is tightening in Iowa, and public school teachers rally for a Fair Share Amendment in Massachusetts.
New York braces for the future 10 years after Superstorm Sandy, Nevada supporters of abortion rights call for filibuster reform and groups ask the EPA to revoke Ohio's authority to regulate fracking waste wells.
The January 6th Committee wants to talk to former President Donald Trump, President Biden says there is progress on inflation, and the Parkland school shooter avoids the death penalty.
Groups educate Arkansas voters ahead of the midterms, a Kentucky power cooperative gets a failing grade for its climate pledges, and a new film examines women's dual roles of ethnicity and athleticism.
The January 6th Committee holds its final hearing, a Florida Republican wants $33 billion in federal Hurricane Ian relief, and Alex Jones is ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to the families of Sandy Hook victims.
Pennsylvania workers leverage a tight labor market, Massachusetts doesn't have enough school counselors, and a proposed high-speed rail line for the Northeast isn't finding overwhelming support.
Rural health providers successfully allocated pandemic money to their communities, civic leaders in Madison County, Kentucky helped change how chemical weapons are destroyed in the U.S. and around the world, and an online craze romanticizing rural life has some shaking their heads.
Critics say Portland's gun violence list comes with hazards, a Texas writer says low-income youths are targeted for military service, and an Indiana group cheers the new national strategy to end hunger.
Polling suggests the split U.S. Senate is at a stalemate, a former presidential hopeful says she's leaving the Democratic Party, and formal debate begins on the National Defense Reauthorization Act.
Maryland will begin pre-processing of mail-in ballots, New England is preparing for low temperatures and high energy costs, and a new report shows fossil fuels still undergird utilities' future plans.
World leaders condemn Russia's brutal assault on civilian infrastructure, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wishes Americans a happy Indigenous People's Day, and New York fights to uphold its landmark gun laws.
U.S. officials say there is no new intelligence on Moscow using nuclear weapons, OPEC's decision to cut oil production could set the stage for a recession, and the death toll rises in protests across Iran.
Hurricane Ian relief efforts continue, an Iowa ballot measure on guns raises domestic violence concerns, and a judge strikes down new Montana election laws called unfair to Native Americans.
Biden makes a major move on marijuana laws; the U.S. and its allies begin exercises amid North Korean threats; and Generation Z says it's paying close attention to the 2022 midterms.
Following a settlement with tribes, SD phases In voting-access reforms; older voters: formidable factor in Maine gubernatorial race; walking: a simple way to boost heart health.
President Biden and Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis survey Hurricane Ian damage, OPEC cut oils production while the U.S. counters with its reserves, and the first Native American woman astronaut heads to outer space.
Rural residents are more vulnerable to a winter wave of COVID-19, branding could be key for rural communities attracting newcomers, and the Lummi Nation's totem pole made it from Washington state to D.C.
Ohio's Secretary of State launches an election investigation unit, Tennessee works to attract more students of color to higher education, and New York elected officials seek more offshore wind farms.
A new federal rule mandates a 10-hour rest for airline flight attendants, SCOTUS hears oral arguments challenging Alabama's new congressional map, and President Joe Biden will tour Hurricane Ian damage in Florida.
Medicaid expansion is a key issue in Missouri's U.S. Senate race, Wisconsin pushes for policies to further manufacturing gains, and a Phoenix clinic develops a workaround for Arizona's abortion law.
The FBI says China and Russia are sowing election integrity disinformation, President Biden commits $60 million to help Puerto Rico, and New York City's mayor is bewildered by the silence over the migrant crisis.
Postal unions fight for higher standards of service, a proposed high-speed rail line could make a N.Y.-D.C. trip just an hour, and a study finds oilfield gas flares are more harmful than had been thought.
Rescue operations continue in Florida as floodwaters rise, protests held worldwide in support of women in Iran, Pope Francis appeals for peace in Ukraine.
Nebraska voters to decide on a wage floor for workers, new California laws aim to improve college graduation rates, and Connecticut rides the trend of transitioning to electric vehicles.
Florida begins a long effort to recover from Ian, an Arkansas school works to attract more students to higher education, and Massachusetts Narcan trainers enlist the public's help to prevent overdose deaths.
Hurricane Ian leaves severe flooding and millions without power in Florida, the Senate passed a spending bill to keep the government running to December, and senators aim for greater oversight of federal prisons.
Florida begins a long effort to recover from Ian, an Arkansas school works to attract more students to higher education, and Massachusetts Narcan trainers enlist the public's help to prevent overdose deaths.
Hurricane Ian leaves severe flooding and millions without power in Florida, the Senate passed a spending bill to keep the government running to December, and senators aim for greater oversight of federal prisons.
Florida begins a long effort to recover from Ian, an Arkansas school works to attract more students to higher education, and Massachusetts Narcan trainers enlist the public's help to prevent overdose deaths.
Hurricane Ian leaves severe flooding and millions without power in Florida, the Senate passed a spending bill to keep the government running to December, and senators aim for greater oversight of federal prisons.
Floridians are urged to stay put as Hurricane Ian ravages the Gulf Coast, the U.S. suspects the Nord Stream pipelines were sabotaged, and the White House pledges to end hunger by 2030.
Baseball is America's pastime, and more international players are taking the stage, rural communities can get help applying for federal funds through the CHIPS and Science Act, and a Texas university is helping more Black and Latina women pursue careers in agriculture.
Floridians are urged to stay put as Hurricane Ian ravages the Gulf Coast, the U.S. suspects the Nord Stream pipelines were sabotaged, and the White House pledges to end hunger by 2030.
Flooding and power outages are concerns as Ian ravages Florida, advocates urge remembering those with disabilities amid the hurricane, and there may be a link between flood risk and abandoned mine land.
Flooding and power outages are concerns as Ian ravages Florida, advocates urge remembering those with disabilities amid the hurricane, and there may be a link between flood risk and abandoned mine land.
Baseball is America's pastime, and more international players are taking the stage, rural communities can get help applying for federal funds through the CHIPS and Science Act, and a Texas university is helping more Black and Latina women pursue careers in agriculture.
Flooding and power outages are concerns as Ian ravages Florida, advocates urge remembering those with disabilities amid the hurricane, and there may be a link between flood risk and abandoned mine land.
Floridians are urged to stay put as Hurricane Ian ravages the Gulf Coast, the U.S. suspects the Nord Stream pipelines were sabotaged, and the White House pledges to end hunger by 2030.
Baseball is America's pastime, and more international players are taking the stage, rural communities can get help applying for federal funds through the CHIPS and Science Act, and a Texas university is helping more Black and Latina women pursue careers in agriculture.
Contractors who worked for Amazon in Nebraska are still unpaid, rental evictions continue to grow, Ian poses a major threat to Florida, and pesticide enforcement could get caught up in trade talks.
Contractors who worked for Amazon in Nebraska are still unpaid, rental evictions continue to grow, Ian poses a major threat to Florida, and pesticide enforcement could get caught up in trade talks.
FEMA officials warn Floridians to prepare for flooding from Hurricane Ian, a bill to reform the certification of presidential elections gains bipartisan support, and President Biden touts reduced insulin prices.
Contractors who worked for Amazon in Nebraska are still unpaid, rental evictions continue to grow, Ian poses a major threat to Florida, and pesticide enforcement could get caught up in trade talks.
FEMA officials warn Floridians to prepare for flooding from Hurricane Ian, a bill to reform the certification of presidential elections gains bipartisan support, and President Biden touts reduced insulin prices.
FEMA officials warn Floridians to prepare for flooding from Hurricane Ian, a bill to reform the certification of presidential elections gains bipartisan support, and President Biden touts reduced insulin prices.
Arizona's Sen. Kyrsten Simema defends the filibuster, the CBO says student loan forgiveness could cost $400 billion, and whistleblower Edward Snowden is granted Russian citizenship.
Massachusetts steps up for Puerto Rico, the White House convenes its first hunger conference in more than 50 years, and hydroponics could be the future of tomatoes in California.
Arizona's Sen. Kyrsten Simema defends the filibuster, the CBO says student loan forgiveness could cost $400 billion, and whistleblower Edward Snowden is granted Russian citizenship.
Arizona's Sen. Kyrsten Simema defends the filibuster, the CBO says student loan forgiveness could cost $400 billion, and whistleblower Edward Snowden is granted Russian citizenship.
Massachusetts steps up for Puerto Rico, the White House convenes its first hunger conference in more than 50 years, and hydroponics could be the future of tomatoes in California.
Massachusetts steps up for Puerto Rico, the White House convenes its first hunger conference in more than 50 years, and hydroponics could be the future of tomatoes in California.
Two-thirds of voters say the 2022 midterms are more important than past elections, the White House slams an Arizona abortion ruling, and one observer says Latin American migrants know the U.S. won't turn them away.
We take a look at the risks as midterm elections approach, reclaiming degraded lands could benefit the economy and the climate, and a totem pole travels the U.S. for a 'just' clean energy transition.
Two-thirds of voters say the 2022 midterms are more important than past elections, the White House slams an Arizona abortion ruling, and one observer says Latin American migrants know the U.S. won't turn them away.
We take a look at the risks as midterm elections approach, reclaiming degraded lands could benefit the economy and the climate, and a totem pole travels the U.S. for a 'just' clean energy transition.
Two-thirds of voters say the 2022 midterms are more important than past elections, the White House slams an Arizona abortion ruling, and one observer says Latin American migrants know the U.S. won't turn them away.
We take a look at the risks as midterm elections approach, reclaiming degraded lands could benefit the economy and the climate, and a totem pole travels the U.S. for a 'just' clean energy transition.
Condemnation of Russian war on Ukraine continues at the U.N, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there's need for worker training to rebuild Puerto Rico, the House takes on record corporate profits while consumers struggle with inflation.
Condemnation of Russian war on Ukraine continues at the U.N, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there's need for worker training to rebuild Puerto Rico, the House takes on record corporate profits while consumers struggle with inflation.
Condemnation of Russian war on Ukraine continues at the U.N, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there's need for worker training to rebuild Puerto Rico, the House takes on record corporate profits while consumers struggle with inflation.
The health-care subsidy extension a relief for small businesses; Consumer groups press for a bill to reform credit reporting; and an international group aims to transform how people view peace and conflict.
The health-care subsidy extension a relief for small businesses; Consumer groups press for a bill to reform credit reporting; and an international group aims to transform how people view peace and conflict.
The health-care subsidy extension a relief for small businesses; Consumer groups press for a bill to reform credit reporting; and an international group aims to transform how people view peace and conflict.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts two winters across the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act could level the playing field for rural electric co-ops, and pharmacies are dwindling in rural America.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts two winters across the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act could level the playing field for rural electric co-ops, and pharmacies are dwindling in rural America.
The Fed hikes a key interest rate again, government help for older homes could ease the housing crisis, and a federal grant will help California train communications workers as it expands broadband.
Former President Donald Trump is sued by the State of New York for fraud, President Biden condemns Russia's war in Ukraine at the U.N., and the Federal Reserve again raises interest rates to combat inflation.
The Fed hikes a key interest rate again, government help for older homes could ease the housing crisis, and a federal grant will help California train communications workers as it expands broadband.
Former President Donald Trump is sued by the State of New York for fraud, President Biden condemns Russia's war in Ukraine at the U.N., and the Federal Reserve again raises interest rates to combat inflation.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts two winters across the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act could level the playing field for rural electric co-ops, and pharmacies are dwindling in rural America.
Former President Donald Trump is sued by the State of New York for fraud, President Biden condemns Russia's war in Ukraine at the U.N., and the Federal Reserve again raises interest rates to combat inflation.
The Fed hikes a key interest rate again, government help for older homes could ease the housing crisis, and a federal grant will help California train communications workers as it expands broadband.
Distressed rural communities are gaining new tools to improve, New England is short on volunteer firefighters, and migrant flights prompted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are under investigation.
Politicians spar over migrant flights and border policies, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin chastises "revenge politics," and 47 people are charged with exploiting pandemic aid in the name of feeding children.
Distressed rural communities are gaining new tools to improve, New England is short on volunteer firefighters, and migrant flights prompted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are under investigation.
Politicians spar over migrant flights and border policies, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin chastises "revenge politics," and 47 people are charged with exploiting pandemic aid in the name of feeding children.
Distressed rural communities are gaining new tools to improve, New England is short on volunteer firefighters, and migrant flights prompted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are under investigation.
Politicians spar over migrant flights and border policies, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin chastises "revenge politics," and 47 people are charged with exploiting pandemic aid in the name of feeding children.
The world bids its final farewells to Queen Elizabeth II, Americans are urged to check their voting status on National Voter Registration Day, and the U.S. marks the 235th anniversary of its founding document.
Voters are urged to learn about the powers of their local and state officials, child advocates meet with leaders in Washington, D.C., and a Montana Native American group is getting people registered to vote.
The world bids its final farewells to Queen Elizabeth II, Americans are urged to check their voting status on National Voter Registration Day, and the U.S. marks the 235th anniversary of its founding document.
Voters are urged to learn about the powers of their local and state officials, child advocates meet with leaders in Washington, D.C., and a Montana Native American group is getting people registered to vote.
The world bids its final farewells to Queen Elizabeth II, Americans are urged to check their voting status on National Voter Registration Day, and the U.S. marks the 235th anniversary of its founding document.
Voters are urged to learn about the powers of their local and state officials, child advocates meet with leaders in Washington, D.C., and a Montana Native American group is getting people registered to vote.
President Biden attends Queen Elizabeth's funeral, former President Donald Trump campaigns in Ohio for J.D. Vance, and workers are expected to vote on a tentative agreement with railroad companies to avert a strike.
Censorship is highlighted during Banned Books Week, Hurricane Fiona is bringing heavy rains, high winds, and power outages to Puerto Rico, and tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day.
Censorship is highlighted during Banned Books Week, Hurricane Fiona is bringing heavy rains, high winds, and power outages to Puerto Rico, and tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day.
President Biden attends Queen Elizabeth's funeral, former President Donald Trump campaigns in Ohio for J.D. Vance, and workers are expected to vote on a tentative agreement with railroad companies to avert a strike.
Censorship is highlighted during Banned Books Week, Hurricane Fiona is bringing heavy rains, high winds, and power outages to Puerto Rico, and tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day.
President Biden attends Queen Elizabeth's funeral, former President Donald Trump campaigns in Ohio for J.D. Vance, and workers are expected to vote on a tentative agreement with railroad companies to avert a strike.
Rail workers reach a tentative agreement with railroad companies; Minnesota nurses return to work after three-day strike, an FBI briefing sheds light on growing threats to law enforcement; and Biden hosts an anti-hate summit.
A bipartisan group of IA election leaders team up to stop disinformation; after a devastating OR hailstorm, neighbors lend support; GA groups fight to stop mine near Okefenokee.
A bipartisan group of IA election leaders team up to stop disinformation; after a devastating OR hailstorm, neighbors lend support; GA groups fight to stop mine near Okefenokee.
A bipartisan group of IA election leaders team up to stop disinformation; after a devastating OR hailstorm, neighbors lend support; GA groups fight to stop mine near Okefenokee.
Rail workers reach a tentative agreement with railroad companies; Minnesota nurses return to work after three-day strike, an FBI briefing sheds light on growing threats to law enforcement; and Biden hosts an anti-hate summit.
Rail workers reach a tentative agreement with railroad companies; Minnesota nurses return to work after three-day strike, an FBI briefing sheds light on growing threats to law enforcement; and Biden hosts an anti-hate summit.
Wisconsin's biggest city struggles with representation amid budget planning, tribal leaders could gain a stake managing Arizona conservation lands, and Wyoming will use federal funds to cap orphan wells.
Communities with deteriorating water and sewer systems fear a repeat of Jackson, Kansas struggles to meet the needs of a growing Muslim population, and Ivy League universities step-up recruitment of rural students.
Communities with deteriorating water and sewer systems fear a repeat of Jackson, Kansas struggles to meet the needs of a growing Muslim population, and Ivy League universities step-up recruitment of rural students.
Wisconsin's biggest city struggles with representation amid budget planning, tribal leaders could gain a stake managing Arizona conservation lands, and Wyoming will use federal funds to cap orphan wells.
Sen. Bernie Sanders sides with unions over a pending railroad strike, President Biden touts electric vehicles in Detroit, and a new poll shows inflation and reproductive rights are top issues for Latino voters.
Sen. Bernie Sanders sides with unions over a pending railroad strike, President Biden touts electric vehicles in Detroit, and a new poll shows inflation and reproductive rights are top issues for Latino voters.
Communities with deteriorating water and sewer systems fear a repeat of Jackson, Kansas struggles to meet the needs of a growing Muslim population, and Ivy League universities step-up recruitment of rural students.
Wisconsin's biggest city struggles with representation amid budget planning, tribal leaders could gain a stake managing Arizona conservation lands, and Wyoming will use federal funds to cap orphan wells.
Sen. Bernie Sanders sides with unions over a pending railroad strike, President Biden touts electric vehicles in Detroit, and a new poll shows inflation and reproductive rights are top issues for Latino voters.
Primary season comes to a close, Whitewater investigator Ken Starr passes away, Republicans are surprised by Lindsey Graham's abortion ban bill, and a Twitter whistleblower warns Congress about lax data protection.
Primary season comes to a close, Whitewater investigator Ken Starr passes away, Republicans are surprised by Lindsey Graham's abortion ban bill, and a Twitter whistleblower warns Congress about lax data protection.
Polls show support for Medicaid expansion in South Dakota, Idaho sewage treatment plants have a waste issue of their own, and hundreds will compete at the Virginia Senior Games this weekend.
Polls show support for Medicaid expansion in South Dakota, Idaho sewage treatment plants have a waste issue of their own, and hundreds will compete at the Virginia Senior Games this weekend.
Primary season comes to a close, Whitewater investigator Ken Starr passes away, Republicans are surprised by Lindsey Graham's abortion ban bill, and a Twitter whistleblower warns Congress about lax data protection.
Polls show support for Medicaid expansion in South Dakota, Idaho sewage treatment plants have a waste issue of their own, and hundreds will compete at the Virginia Senior Games this weekend.
President Biden promotes a new American moonshot against cancer, airport union workers rally around the bipartisan infrastructure law, and Minnesota nurses hold a three-day strike over low wages and understaffing.
President Biden promotes a new American moonshot against cancer, airport union workers rally around the bipartisan infrastructure law, and Minnesota nurses hold a three-day strike over low wages and understaffing.
The future of democracy is on the mind of many voters across the nation, Pennsylvanians advocate for charter school funding changes, and we have the latest on farm issues from Ohio and North Dakota.
The future of democracy is on the mind of many voters across the nation, Pennsylvanians advocate for charter school funding changes, and we have the latest on farm issues from Ohio and North Dakota.
The future of democracy is on the mind of many voters across the nation, Pennsylvanians advocate for charter school funding changes, and we have the latest on farm issues from Ohio and North Dakota.
President Biden promotes a new American moonshot against cancer, airport union workers rally around the bipartisan infrastructure law, and Minnesota nurses hold a three-day strike over low wages and understaffing.
Georgia voter registration is up ahead of the General Election, a Minnesota survey shows declining trust in institutions, and New York prepares disadvantaged communities for the effects of climate change.
Pleas for unity mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, Britain's parliament pledges allegiance to its new king, and dozens of House Democrats oppose including fossil fuel permit reforms in a stop-gap funding bill.
Georgia voter registration is up ahead of the General Election, a Minnesota survey shows declining trust in institutions, and New York prepares disadvantaged communities for the effects of climate change.
Georgia voter registration is up ahead of the General Election, a Minnesota survey shows declining trust in institutions, and New York prepares disadvantaged communities for the effects of climate change.
Pleas for unity mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, Britain's parliament pledges allegiance to its new king, and dozens of House Democrats oppose including fossil fuel permit reforms in a stop-gap funding bill.
Pleas for unity mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, Britain's parliament pledges allegiance to its new king, and dozens of House Democrats oppose including fossil fuel permit reforms in a stop-gap funding bill.
Leaders mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II and dozens of states set to receive more than $438 million from JUUL Labs settlement.
NC Colleges hope Biden s Loan Forgiveness Plan improves financial literacy; efforts to bridge gaps in the GA healthcare system; TN to receive $13 Million in JUUL deceptive marketing settlement; Too Many Unknowns about Carbon Capture
Leaders mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II and dozens of states set to receive more than $438 million from JUUL Labs settlement.
NC Colleges hope Biden s Loan Forgiveness Plan improves financial literacy; efforts to bridge gaps in the GA healthcare system; TN to receive $13 Million in JUUL deceptive marketing settlement; Too Many Unknowns about Carbon Capture
Leaders mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II and dozens of states set to receive more than $438 million from JUUL Labs settlement.
NC Colleges hope Biden s Loan Forgiveness Plan improves financial literacy; efforts to bridge gaps in the GA healthcare system; TN to receive $13 Million in JUUL deceptive marketing settlement; Too Many Unknowns about Carbon Capture
A chicken processing merger moves forward despite an antitrust violations probe, a Midwest abortion coalition has a work-around for those facing restrictions, and recreation counties are less politically polarized than other rural areas.
Marriage equality is on the Senate's fall agenda, leaked data reveals hundreds of law enforcement names on an Oath Keepers list, and portraits of the Obamas have a permanent home at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Mississippi's capital continues to struggle with its water supply, Southwestern Colorado waters win new protections, and 'Engaging Men' brings new voices into the sexual-violence dialogue.
A chicken processing merger moves forward despite an antitrust violations probe, a Midwest abortion coalition has a work-around for those facing restrictions, and recreation counties are less politically polarized than other rural areas.
Marriage equality is on the Senate's fall agenda, leaked data reveals hundreds of law enforcement names on an Oath Keepers list, and portraits of the Obamas have a permanent home at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Marriage equality is on the Senate's fall agenda, leaked data reveals hundreds of law enforcement names on an Oath Keepers list, and portraits of the Obamas have a permanent home at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Mississippi's capital continues to struggle with its water supply, Southwestern Colorado waters win new protections, and 'Engaging Men' brings new voices into the sexual-violence dialogue.
A chicken processing merger moves forward despite an antitrust violations probe, a Midwest abortion coalition has a work-around for those facing restrictions, and recreation counties are less politically polarized than other rural areas.
Mississippi's capital continues to struggle with its water supply, Southwestern Colorado waters win new protections, and 'Engaging Men' brings new voices into the sexual-violence dialogue.
California debates the effects of biomass-generated energy on climate change, women shine in overseeing local elections, and an Indiana group says restricting gun access could help prevent suicides.
A report shows Congressional support of pro-democracy bills is up, New York City and Texas continue to battle over the Southern border migrant crisis, and the White House pushes Omicron-specific vaccine boosters.
A report shows Congressional support of pro-democracy bills is up, New York City and Texas continue to battle over the Southern border migrant crisis, and the White House pushes Omicron-specific vaccine boosters.
A report shows Congressional support of pro-democracy bills is up, New York City and Texas continue to battle over the Southern border migrant crisis, and the White House pushes Omicron-specific vaccine boosters.
California debates the effects of biomass-generated energy on climate change, women shine in overseeing local elections, and an Indiana group says restricting gun access could help prevent suicides.
California debates the effects of biomass-generated energy on climate change, women shine in overseeing local elections, and an Indiana group says restricting gun access could help prevent suicides.
President Biden touts a strong economy on Labor Day, a judge grants former President Trump a special master to review seized documents, and regulators mull allowing Americans to bet on who will control Congress.
A NY town faces water infrastructure woes similar to Jackson, Miss., college costs are a barrier for Native American students, and Great Lakes advocates call a proposed EPA PFAS rule a watershed moment.
President Biden touts a strong economy on Labor Day, a judge grants former President Trump a special master to review seized documents, and regulators mull allowing Americans to bet on who will control Congress.
President Biden touts a strong economy on Labor Day, a judge grants former President Trump a special master to review seized documents, and regulators mull allowing Americans to bet on who will control Congress.
A NY town faces water infrastructure woes similar to Jackson, Miss., college costs are a barrier for Native American students, and Great Lakes advocates call a proposed EPA PFAS rule a watershed moment.
A NY town faces water infrastructure woes similar to Jackson, Miss., college costs are a barrier for Native American students, and Great Lakes advocates call a proposed EPA PFAS rule a watershed moment.
New Ohio labor report highlights improvements and challenges; can municipal canneries make a comeback? And, CT farmers work through severe drought conditions.
Unions are on the rise across U.S, former President Trump says the Mar-a-Lago documents photo is fake, and at least 10 people are stabbed in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Biden warns of MAGA threats in Philadelphia speech, FEMA administrator Diane Criswell heads to Jackson, Miss., over drinking water crisis, and NLRB sides with unionized Amazon workers in NYC.
NM fossil-fuel industry fights methane, ozone rules compliance; critics say the climate bill's nuclear funding undermines clean energy; GA group mobilizes against world's largest wood-pellet plant.
Hunger Action Month sheds light on families still struggling, Minnesota schools talk budget woes as candidates court voters, and a new audio tour in Wyoming aims to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.
South Carolina lawmakers pass a near-total abortion ban, President Biden speaks to the mayor of Jackson, Miss. about water infrastructure, and the Taliban marks one year since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
New Jersey warehouse developers get pushback from local residents, we examine the importance of creating a caring environment for kids headed back to school, and college students will benefit from loan forgiveness but is it just d j vu all over again?
Guaranteed income can be a blueprint for a stronger safety net, a lack of Pennsylvania juvenile detention space reaches critical stage, and the relationship between guns, death, and anxiety is examined.
President Biden pushes for a federal assault weapons ban, Republicans modify their abortion messaging ahead of the midterms, and polling reveals half of Americans fear the IRS will target the middle class.
Georgia's election interference probe moves ahead with more witnesses, the DOJ finishes its review of seized Mar-a-Lago documents, and violence erupts in Baghdad as a high-ranking cleric steps away from politics.
The Inflation Reduction Act brings new economic potential to North Dakota, older Nevada residents may be missing out on thousands in benefits, and Tennessee works to separate fact from fiction on Fentanyl.
New York's legislature bans some types of medical debt collection, Michigan groups call a biomass proposal flawed, and Mississippi braces for record flooding.
Political analysts predict a smaller red wave in November, the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump has not impacted his base, and the White House is ready to defend student loan forgiveness in court.
Advocates fear a new jail in Dallas could stall justice reform, disadvantaged Minnesota farmers see new opportunities in school meals, and local officials back a proposed wildlife refuge in California.
The redacted affidavit prompting the search of Mar-a-Lago will be released today, former Attorney General Bill Barr accuses Trump of extorting the GOP, and California puts the brakes on gas-powered cars.
The President delivers on his promise to provide student debt relief, the 2022 primary season is winding down, and Texas' abortion trigger law goes into effect.
Small business owners rebuild after flooding in Kentucky, severe heat waves have doubled fatalities for outdoor workers in the past 30 years, and Virginians applaud the resurgence of canneries.
Crisis pregnancy centers get billions in low-key funding, solving homelessness could be key to addressing multiple national priorities, and dentists see a rise in stress-related teeth grinding.
Biden expected to make student loan cancellation announcement, federal judge rejects DOJ s bid to keep Mar-a-Lago affidavit sealed, and voters cast their ballots in high-profile primaries in New York and Florida.
MN labor leader: don't forget about infrastructure impact; rural economies set for boost from a pilot program in CHIPS Act - Bill on CA Governor s desk to raise minimum car insurance coverage.
Florida Democrats will pick a rival for Gov. Ron DeSantis, former President Donald Trump wants a third party to investigate the Mar-a-Lago raid, and the face of the nation's COVID-19 response is stepping down.
The Inflation Reduction Act boosts climate-change policies, the "Unlock the Vote" program in jails shows progress and obstacles, and an author speaks in Ohio about how addiction is not a moral failure.
Biden talks with Europeans about a Ukraine nuclear power plant, Liz Cheney says a new PAC will support anti-Trump Republicans, and a new poll finds 60% of voters say Trump investigations should continue.
The Supreme Court upholds a challenge by Black voters of Georgia's election rules, Montana residents with criminal records face higher housing hurdles, and as pandemic funds end, hunger worries remain.
Florida judge says Mar-a-Lago search affidavit should be partially released, former chief financial officer of Trump Organization pleads guilty to grand larceny and tax fraud, and the Biden administration says it's moving monkeypox vaccine production to U.S.
A look at lack of representation as a deterrent for young voters; Maine's DOT goes green while Washington state aims to make homes more energy resilient; and a growing momentum for trauma-informed care.
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani testifies before a Georgia grand jury, Liz Cheney says she's considering a run for president in 2024, and a Wis. Democratic challenger leads the race for Ron Johnson's Senate seat.
A new bill would put term limits on Supreme Court justices, Michigan workers win a minimum wage increase, and the CDC announces an operational overhaul.
The Inflation Reduction Act is signed into law, Florida educators decry classroom politicization, and Colorado River water for Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico will be cut as reservoir levels drop.
More women enter politics in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade, one owner of a small town Texas newspaper fights to keep local news alive, and millions of mental health dollars could help reduce the suicide rate among farmers and ranchers.
President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, voters cast primary election ballots in Alaska and Wyoming, and Republicans are calling for the FBI to be defunded, in the wake of the agency's search of Mar-a-Lago.
Key figures could soon testify about potential election interference in Georgia, the president will sign the Inflation Reduction Act, and college students are urged to seek out mental health resources.
Trump critic Liz Cheney could be unseated by Wyoming Republicans, Georgia's 2020 election probe targets Rudy Giuliani and Sen. Lindsey Graham, and President Biden will mark a major victory for his economic agenda.
Federal officials warn about threats against law enforcement; Democrats push their climate, health, and tax bill through Congress; and a new report reveals 800 Americans were evacuated during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
President Biden this week is poised to sign into law sweeping legislation that addresses climate change and prescription drug costs; Measuring the Supreme Court abortion decision's impact in the corporate world; Disaster recovery for Eastern Kentucky businesses.
Voting-rights groups sue AZ to block 'Election Security' Bills; U.S House vote expected today on the new Inflation Reduction Act; the Attorney General moves to release details on search of Trump s home.
Local election officials detail how election misinformation is fueling threats; Media outlets ask a court to unseal the search warrant of Donald Trump's home; and the CDC changes its approach to COVID-19.
Infrastructure funding is on its way, ranchers anticipate money from the Inflation Reduction Act, and rural America is becoming more diverse, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the leadership.
Inflation could be at a turning point, House members debate the expansion of the IRS, and former President Donald Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment in a deposition over his business practices.
A new report says Georgia should step up for mothers and infants, Oregon communities force a polluter to shut down, and we have an update on the FBI's probe of Trump allies, including Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa.
A lawsuit over the funding of Pennsylvania schools is in the hands of a judge, California launches a student loan debt challenge, and texts show former President Trump seeking donations after the FBI raid.
Republicans rally around former President Trump after an FBI raid of his home, President Biden formalizes U.S. support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO, and the FDA expands authorization of the monkeypox vaccine.
Donald Trump claims political persecution as his home is raided, Ukraine is getting another $1 billion in U.S. military aid, and the CHIPS Act will be signed into law.
The FBI raids Trump's Mar-a-Lago, Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act brings hope of reining in prescription costs, and a new report shows mental health is a critical issue for child well-being.
Democrats seal the deal on the Inflation Reduction Act after a weekend session, New York City's Mayor condemns the Texas governor's immigrant busing initiative, and Elon Musk calls for a debate on Twitter bots.
The annual Kids Count report highlights the well-being of America's children, Pennsylvania groups call for reproductive rights, and Minnesota's electric vehicle infrastructure is on verge of a growth spurt.
Congress will work through the weekend on the Inflation Reduction Act, Monkeypox is declared a national emergency, the Navy monitors Chinese missile tests, and the FBI is questioned on symbols of militant extremism.
The CHIPS Act could boost Ohio tech and manufacturing, a jury finds Alex Jones caused $4 million in damages to two Sandy Hook parents, and Iowa communities could see a new tool for mapping wind and solar.
Observers worry election deniers could disrupt elections across the country, Kansas sees record turnout to support abortion rights, and New York restaurant workers seek legislation to outline their rights.
President Biden signs an executive order calling for Medicaid waivers for abortion travel, state election officials testify about harassment and threats, and senators tout the bipartisan Electoral Count Reform Act.
People in five rural Kentucky counties are fighting their way back after catastrophic flooding, efforts to preserve Oklahoma's historic buildings in small communities are running up against funding challenges, and more factory-built manufactured homes could help solve the nation's housing shortage.
A look at Tuesday s primary wins; the 'burn pits' bill heads to the president's desk; and; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi makes a historic visit to Taiwan.
Arizonans say congress needs to do more to rein in health costs; NY droughts could advance with climate change; calls for infrastructure spending focus on rural Georgia.
It's Primary Election Day in six states, the U.S. kills Al-Qaeda's leader, the head of the U.N. says nuclear disaster is an imminent threat, and Senator Chuck Schumer defends his climate and energy package.
Older women voters could decide the balance of power in November, the U.S. kills Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike, and conservation groups are not sold on a proposed Idaho gold mine.
Death toll rises in eastern KY floods, Manchin defends support of Inflation Reduction Act, Pelosi heads to Asia, and report reveals Prince Charles charity accepted money from Bin Laden family.
Emergency loans are made available to Kentucky small businesses as flooding deaths rise, outside spending in Michigan's primary sounds alarms, and NYC's public restrooms need better disability access.
Biden pushes Congress to pass Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Yellen rebukes claims of a recession, Democratic senators introduce net neutrality bill, and Biden administration issues warning on health-insurance companies and employers limiting birth control coverage.
A new report confirms rents are skyrocketing across the nation; offshore wind backers say long-term benefits outweigh costs; multiple sources say the DOJ is mulling options regarding Trump.
Climbing a Nebraska wind turbine tower toward a career, a new study explores barriers to healthcare for LGBTQ communities, and rural radio listeners still tune their dial to ag shows.
Senators reach a deal to salvage parts of the Build Back Better Act, the Fed announces another interest rate hike to curb inflation, and protestors are urged to avoid the Congressional Baseball Game.
Inaction on climate change is called an "unprecedented failure," Senators strike a deal to salvage parts of Build Back Better, and hunger advocates celebrate progress while vowing to continue the fight.
Experts say a SCOTUS gerrymandering case should be on the public's radar, NYC Chipotle workers' efforts to unionize are on hold, and rural America faces a shortage of educators and guidance counselors.
The White House tries to get ahead of a dour economic report, new polling suggests Biden's base does not want him to run again, and Trump and Pence give dueling speeches in D.C.
Advocates say electrifying USPS vehicles will benefit workers, unemployment reform in Ohio would make benefits more inclusive, and environmental concerns slow proposed helium mining in the Navajo Nation.
Vice President Harris visits Indiana to campaign against a state abortion ban, President Biden drums up support for the CHIPS+ Act, the State Department condemns executions in Myanmar, and gas prices are falling.
The Supreme Court could exclude waterways from clean water protections, some incarcerated people will become college grads at Miami Dade College, and community peace builders instill hope in Minneapolis.
The White House says the president feels fine as he battles COVID-19, Al Gore says a broken democracy is hindering climate action, and Vice President Harris says the filibuster won't impede codifying abortion rights.
Union reacts to gubernatorial candidate s plan to cut public-school funding; NM community college creates a path to bachelor's degree; monarch butterfly moves into endangered status.
House lawmakers pass Right to Contraception Act, Georgia federal appeals court greenlights near-total abortion ban, and White House says President Biden is in good spirits despite COVID-19 diagnosis.
Western states will benefit from EV stations, inflation hits rural people harder due to fuel costs, an ag scholarship for LGBTQ students hits an anniversary, and teachers-in-training reframe lesson plans to include more about rural America.
New York City improves efforts to make more subway stations accessible to disabled commuters, Tennessee ranks poorly for voter participation, and a new program aims to support rural LGBTQ Virginians.
Congress plans to revamp the Electoral Count Act, Merrick Garland says no one is above the law, the mayor of Highland Park calls for an assault weapons ban, and the Ukrainian first lady makes an impassioned plea.
The House moves to codify same-sex marriage nationwide, 17 members of Congress are arrested for an act of civil disobedience, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defends the president s mental fitness.
Election officials fear the "Independent State Legislature Theory" could harm democracy, offshore wind power is coming to East Hampton, N.Y., and gunshot detection technology raises concerns in Portland, Ore.
A push to expand SCOTUS is revived, the Respect for Marriage Act will get a vote, the White House steps into a rail worker labor dispute, and Dr. Anthony Fauci will retire before the end of President Biden's term.
Extreme weather builds as Montana's fire season begins, the wealthiest Americans are pumping millions into the 2022 midterms, and New Mexico says it won't be a "dumping ground" for nuclear waste.
Texas lawmakers release new details on the Uvalde shooting, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gunman faces sentencing, and President Biden speaks at a Saudi summit while U.S. gas prices are dropping.
Ohio marks 4 years since the last execution with 'Day of Hope; 'NY law regulates Predatory immigrant bond companies; farmers' advocates say fertilizer industry at odds over prices.
Foreclosure prevention advocates seek to address Minnesota's racial housing gap, a Missouri group warns rental units are becoming unaffordable, and will MAGA election deniers upend the midterm elections?
A Senate bill allowing abortion patients to cross state lines stalls, experts say the end of Roe could affect other precedents, and a House bill would monitor white supremacy in the military and police forces.
Wisconsin election officials reject new absentee-voting rules, the EPA is sued over a fracking loophole, and New Hampshire groups receive grants to make communities more livable.
Congressional leaders respond to the latest inflation numbers, the January 6th Committee is talking to the Justice Department about false electors, and President Biden pledges his commitment to Israel's security.
Tribal nations fear a recent SCOTUS decision erodes sovereignty, Black property owners learn what is "rightfully yours" can be an uphill battle over time, rural America needs more resources to meet the demographic transition, and the Appalachian region wants YOU!
Senators hold hearing on legal concerns after SCOTUS overturning of Roe v. Wade, Democrats introduce bill protecting right of people to travel to other states for abortions, Jan. 6th committee holds seventh hearing, and Twitter is suing Elon Musk.
AZ groups support DOJ lawsuit to block registration barrier; states have long used laws to govern, and sometimes jail, pregnant women; witness tampering again flagged by Jan 6 committee.
A Massachusetts court rules in favor of early voting and vote-by-mail, New York takes swift action to tackle climate goals, and concerns linger about unemployment benefit cuts in Iowa.
As President Biden departs for the Middle East, a poll finds a majority of Democrats want the party to nominate another candidate in 2024, and the FDA considers approving an over-the-counter birth control pill.
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider the legal validity of the "Independent State Legislature" theory; Nebraska is now in year three of a prison overcrowding emergency; the push is on for NC to adopt new heavy-duty electric-vehicle rules by the end of next year.
Joe Biden hopes to reinstate Roe v. Wade and helps boost access to childcare; Steve Bannon is willing to testify about Jan. 6; Blinken travels to Japan to pay tribute to Abe.
Advocates say "affordable" housing needs a new definition, a lawsuit is filed to halt North Dakota's abortion ban, and green groups in Illinois celebrate the defeat of the Bulldog coal mine.
A sought-after witness meets with the January 6th committee, a watchdog investigates Trump-era IRS audits of two FBI officials, and John McCain is among President Biden's Medal of Freedom recipients.
An uptick in ticks greets summer fun-seekers, agriculture advocates want faster action to protect independent farmers, and fewer school-age kids will go hungry during summer vacation, thanks to an extension of pandemic meal relief.
Mental health advocates urge people not to lump their cause in with mass shootings, California's aid-in-dying law gets a court hearing tomorrow, and Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone agrees to testify.
The Biden Administration defends DACA in court, a South Carolina Republican vows to fight a Georgia subpoena, and the White House announces sweeping changes to the federal student loan program.
Highland Park mass shooting witnesses describe horrific scene, police release details about shooter, and Rudy Giuliani, Senator Lindsey Graham, receive subpoenas as part of an investigation surrounding former President Trump.
Opening statements today in appeal to protect DACA; last chance to register to vote in MO August primary; and mapping big-game routes.
A shooting near Chicago leaves six dead and dozens injured, Democratic governors huddle to ensure abortion access, and officials say the "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy will be phased out in the coming weeks.
A new Supreme Court case will focus on state legislative control of federal elections, community health centers seek protection against Big Pharma, and Oregon's estuary management plan gets an update.
The Biden administration works to ensure abortion access, Liz Cheney says Jan 6th committee could call for criminal charges against Trump, and extreme heat and a worker shortage dampens firework shows.
July 4th: an opportunity to examine the state of U.S. Democracy in places like MT; disturbing bodycam video of a fatal police shooting in Ohio; ripple effects from SCOTUS environmental ruling.
SCOTUS significantly limits the Clean Air Act and rules against the "Stay in Mexico" policy, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is sworn in to office, and President Biden endorses a filibuster carveout for abortion rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court strips the EPA's power to curb pollution, California takes a big step toward universal health care, and a Florida judge will temporarily block the state's 15-week abortion ban.
From flying saucers to bologna: America's summer festivals kick off, rural hospitals warn they do not have the necessities to respond in the post-Roe scramble, advocates work to counter voter suppression, and campaigns encourage midterm voting in Indian Country.
Immigration advocates criticize border policies after migrants die in a tractor-trailer, the U.S. opens a permanent headquarters for U.S. forces in Poland, and a House committee hears about growing housing inequity.
The Supreme Court weakens Miranda rights protections, a campaign gathers signatures to start a consumer-owned utility in Maine, and the Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas former White House counsel Pat Cipollone.
A hospital workers union in Oregon secures higher wages, Latinos create advance directives for end-of-life plans, and Iowa readies for enforcement of a new elder abuse law.
The Jan. 6 Committee hears from a witness who was inside the White House that day, Wisconsin grapples with an 1849 abortion law, and SCOTUS makes it more difficult to prosecute doctors who overprescribe opioids.
A district court blocks Louisiana's abortion ban, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants new laws to counter SCOTUS decisions, and the Defense Dept. wants HBCUs to help develop new military capabilities.
A minimum wage increase in PA could benefit 1.4 million workers, limits are predicted for the recent SCOTUS gun ruling, and vigilance is urged against primary election misinformation.
Protests erupt after the Supreme Court overturns Roe versus Wade, conservative lawmakers applaud, but a poll finds more than half of Americans call it a step backward, and President Biden signs a gun control measure.
Pregnancy could now be the only option in Florida, more landmark privacy-related cases are now in the balance, and just how pro-LGBTQ are your local businesses?
The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade - ending 50 yrs of abortion rights. NY's newest law requires school districts consider silent alarms; updates on menthol cigarette bans - and dam removal out west.
A New York voting rights bill takes effect just ahead of early primary voting, Nevada experts warn conditions are ripe for large wildfires, and redistricting lawsuits focus on tribal lands in North Dakota.
A new regional survey finds barriers restrict labor mobility; MT confronts fair housing during Pride Month, Oregon college aviation program could set technicians' numbers flying.
Calif. mulls regulating for-profit health industry mergers, states will face a tangled web of abortion laws post-Roe, and advocates want air pollution's effects to factor in N. Carolina's permitting process.
Homeownership is promoted as a means to financial freedom, a study shows wage growth under inflation is dwarfed by corporate profiteering, and veterans get help to navigate their health care options.
Flood-ravaged Montana communities see an uncertain summer, advocates press to improve jail-based voting, and the 95-year-old Texan known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth" celebrates the national holiday.
CT diesel price hike coming in July; As Birmingham fights flooding a new report highlights how federal dollars can help; an update on needs and well-being of BIPOC youth in ND.
Law enforcement groups voice support for gun safety measures, a new report discredits 'false' stories of a youth-led crime wave, and we'll look at the latest from the Midwest on child poverty.
Infrastructure funding can be a chance to advance environmental justice, an Iowa group says a planned riot will not intimidate the LGBTQ community, and community health centers push back against big pharma.
Pride Month includes voter outreach, fake pills influence Ohio's historic overdose rates, and Texans' support for Medicaid reaches an all-time high.
Americans urge lawmakers to take gun violence prevention seriously, committee chairs say Trump's stolen election lies motivated the Jan. 6 attack, and groups in Texas offer vaccines for the Latino community.
Coloradans brace for higher energy bills this summer, Washington state nursing home workers demand raises promised by the legislature, and advocates are "breaking silences" for Ohioans with disabilities.
Students, Teachers join nationwide action to demand gun-safety steps; low homeownership rates hurt MT Native Americans; TX Supporters of Castner Range renew calls for National Monument status.
A new report warns about technological tools used to surveil pregnant people, student loan debt can create crippling financial stress, and community collaborations are improving urban tree-canopy equity.
Nine mass shootings across the U.S. over one weekend; more Colorado kids getting preventive health care; PA campaign urges action on lead poisoning - and a call to phase out of elk feed grounds.
A new report finds diesel engines are major air polluters in Illinois, the FDA's food-recall notices don't reach most consumers, and young people gather to save salmon with a call for dam removal.
The Uvalde tragedy spurs calls for action on safe workplaces, Nebraska's undercount of Latino residents was lower than the national average, and Montana's Big Snowy Mountains could soon be open to the public.
Americans reported to now be traumatized and some helpless about gun violence; Virginia Church pushes toward a clean-energy future; during Rivers Month - call to protect more Montana iconic rivers.
Nevada focuses on clean energy as transportation's future, texts could help shrink the health coverage gap post-COVID, and groups team up to protect old forests in the Northern Appalachian-Acadian Ecoregion.
On Memorial Day, veterans say battling climate change is key; FL Democrats call for more gun control following TX massacre; after a deadly year, MN officials stress boat safety in 2022
High gas prices are not slowing down Memorial Day travel, early voting starts tomorrow in Nevada, and Oregon activists seek accountability for dioxin contamination in low-income Eugene.
Authorities search for a motive in the Texas elementary school massacre, Iowa gun-reform backers say public pressure is crucial now, and advocates call on the Wisconsin Supreme Court to "Unlock the Drop Boxes."
The nation is jolted by another mass shooting as 19 children and 3 adults are killed at a Texas elementary school, we hear a mixture of hope and stark realities on the 2nd anniversary of George Floyd's Murder, and a new map shows more Americans live within an oil and gas "threat radius."
Maryland Democrats push for an early primary election date in 2024, LGBTQ+ advocates endorse New Mexico primary candidates, and Ms. magazine relaunches its 1972 "We Have Had Abortions" petition.
Pennsylvania tries to land a regional hydrogen hub, a new study confirms college grads are twice as likely to get good jobs, and a U.S. military plane flies 35 tons of baby formula from Germany to Indianapolis.
The election fraud movement resurfaces on the campaign trail, Vice President Harris and abortion providers discuss an action plan, and as New Mexico's wildfires rage, nearby states face high fire danger.
U.S. mayors train to fend off increased threats and harassment, the Illinois governor signs a ban on 'Ghost Guns,' and death anxiety could play a role in Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion.
In Buffalo after the mass shooting, President Biden calls white supremacy "a poison," Wisconsin communities plan how to spend federal infrastructure dollars, and Texas uses federal funds for broadband expansion.
We take a look at how higher gas and grocery prices could impact early voting in a predominantly blue state, and Nebraska's ballot initiative requirements are being challenged as unconstitutional.
A measure aims to streamline absentee voting in Ohio; a new report finds the use of low-value health services high given during the pandemic; authorities say Buffalo mass shooting was a racist hate crime.
Experts sound the alarm on rising authoritarianism in U.S. and globally, Minn. government workers seek final approval of their new contract, and the Jan. 6 committee subpoenas five GOP members of Congress.
President Biden highlights agriculture initiatives during an Illinois visit, surprise medical bill protections clear the Colorado legislature, and Sen. Joe Manchin sinks the Women's Health Protection Act.
New Mexico and 18 other states plan legislation to protect transgender kids, unarmed civilian protection teams hope their Ukraine efforts resonate, and President Biden says inflation is his top domestic priority.
Conn. youth-justice advocates are concerned as a crime bill heads to the governor's desk, Iowa county auditors gear up for the primary, and the USPS 'Stamp Out Hunger' campaign returns after a COVID hiatus.
NM activists want "Sanctuary" Laws for abortion providers; It s Hunger Action Week - a drive is on to use wealth in CA to pay for people s health; and can you name your local Sheriff?
Contingency plans are in play for abortion in states like North Dakota, an eight-foot-high fence is erected outside the U.S. Supreme Court, and a new program delivers health care at home for rural patients.
New Hampshire LGBTQ advocates say a "Parental Bill of Rights" will undermine privacy and harm students, Pennsylvania rallies for abortion access, and Donald Trump, Jr., testifies before the Jan. 6 committee.
Lawmakers and pro-choice advocates call on the U-S Supreme Court to protect a person's right to an abortion; Oklahoma races to copy TX abortion prohibitions; teachers of color are sparse in PA.
Pennsylvania will implement a new federal rule on ghost guns at the state level, front-line workers get a thank you, and POLITICO reports the Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights in the U.S.
Groups press to include undocumented in CA food assistance; Report: most farmers shut out by Conservation Programs and celebrating teachers during exhausting times
Progressives in Washington state hope tax reform could address income inequality exposed by the pandemic, and the community known as Black Twitter ponders Elon Musk's purchase of the social media platform.
Advocates say Maine lawmakers have taken key steps toward reducing the cost of health care, and new polling of Wisconsin voters indicates a strong majority believe the state's elections are accurate.
Ballots mailed out for Oregon's primary election - one issue on voters' minds is hunger; Poland and Bulgaria say Russia is suspending natural gas deliveries; April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Good government groups warn against dumping voting machines for paper ballots, your body could show signs of working from home, and texts reveal GOP lawmakers considered a call for martial law on Jan 6.
A bill to protect California election workers gets a hearing, Connecticut's Children's Trust Fund could boost investments in families and child care, and Emmanuel Macron wins reelection in France.
Comments on a proposed Pa. gas pipeline expansion are due Monday, Tenn. is expected to expand eligibility for some work licenses for DACA recipients, and Florida lawmakers end special status for Disney.
The U.S. Supreme Court leaves a 65-mile gas pipeline in western Illinois in limbo, and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak calls for investment in our planet.
Guaranteed income is seen as a path toward gender, and racial justice; Trump lawyer John Eastman still withholding about 3,200 documents, and an alternative method of monitoring groundwater for toxins.
PNS Daily News Podcast - April 19 - The way the pandemic changed how Californians vote might affect change nationwide, plus a one-of-a-kind housing project serving a portion of Albuquerque's homeless community could become a model.
Critics say Florida's new Congressional district map will cut the state's Black representation in half, the Iowa Caucus shakeup prompts concern about candidate vetting, and Texas faces a teacher shortage.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a 15-week abortion ban into law, clean-energy advocates give a thumbs-up to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget, and Saturday is National Healthcare Decisions Day.
Wisconsin's Supreme Court mulls whether absentee ballot drop boxes are legal, clean-election groups recruit nonpartisan poll watchers, and the NYC subway shooting suspect tipped cops to his own arrest.
The suspected New York subway shooting suspect is caught, an investigation reveals wrongful child-abuse allegations by a Wisconsin expert, and Florida reproductive-health advocates warn about anti-abortion groups known as "crisis pregnancy centers."
A public hearing on attack on U.S. Capitol could be launched as early as May; efforts build to curb toxic water near a tribal reservation; and April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Hunger remains a significant issue in rural areas even as the pandemic slows, concerns grow over construction workers' exploitation, and doctors' house calls become permanent at a Denver homeless shelter.
Wisconsin's Assembly Speaker turns over emails to a watchdog group, Illinois mulls better ballot access for people who are visually impaired, and US Senate confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court.
We shine a spotlight on the outsized impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Black and Latino communities, and with prices of prescription drugs on the rise, there are demands for Congress to take action.
Maine lawmakers pass bill to strengthen protections for election workers and volunteers; faith groups in Texas push for cash-bail reform; climate activists call for a rapid shift away from oil and gas that prop up the Russian regime and its war in Ukraine.
States look to provide relief from higher gas, food prices; efforts to boost voter turnout continue; and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to be confirmed as the first Black woman Supreme Court justice.
A study finds flaws in how states count juveniles in custody, consumers are warned to be wary of scams seeking contributions for Ukraine, and older Americans shoulder the growing burden of college debt.
One state pushes for leftover American Rescue Plan dollars to be used for direct stimulus checks; we report on the "Trans Day of Visibility" in the Dakotas; and a new handgun carry law raises gun safety issues.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a new congressional map approved by his own party; good government groups vow to fix Harrisburg; and we look at so-called divisive lessons on race.
Climate change appears to be shifting Tornado Alley; former Trump advisor talks about how the president used a different phone on Jan. 6; and Wisconsin mulls restoring voting rights to people on parole.
We spotlight securing independence for people with disabilities; experts offer tips for dealing with stress going back to the office; and Nebraska could ban any procedure to end a pregnancy at any stage.
Using Defense Production Act to boost renewable energy could be a mixed environmental blessing; states may extend COVID relief for hunger and homelessness; and farmers are hit hard by rising gas prices.
Women's sports advocates urge less focus on banning trans athletes; children plunge back into poverty as the expanded Child Tax Credit expires; and the White House condemns Idaho's copycat abortion law.
Iconic stateswoman Madeline Albright has died at 84; a Black official reacts to the race-based grilling of Ketanji Brown Jackson; and the Biden administration is urged to speed the clean-energy transition.
The Affordable Care Act turns twelve today, almost a teenager. Beleaguered healthcare workers bargain across the country, and lawmakers are trying new approaches to juvenile justice.
States take advantage of billions in federal infrastructure funds; postal workers welcome financial relief; ACLU sues to abolish prison debt; and New Mexico decriminalizes fentanyl test strips.
While politics may distract from Day One of Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic confirmation hearings, states focus on solutions to high gas prices; saving Puget Sound's massive kelp forests; and better conditions for workers.
Advocates want Breonna Taylor's incarcerated father released; studies link wireless radiation to fertility problems; and a shelter for sex-trafficked children reopens after being cleared of abuse charges.
States across the country try innovative efforts to reduce numbers of incarcerated youth; California ranks poorly on one watchdog's environmental scorecard; and cellphone carriers phase out 3G networks.
Leaders and advocates champion Latinos causes during 2nd annual Latino Advocacy Week; new census analysis shows Latinos and other minority groups underrepresented in 2020; research finds a guaranteed income has surprising benefits for children.
A new report says oil companies are making billions from oil and gas price spikes, Equal Pay Day highlights the wage gap, and Illinois could end virtual hearings in juvenile court as Covid-19 wanes.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine puts added stress on Americans, one in five election workers plans to quit before the next presidential election, and Sunshine Week highlights government transparency.
Climate activists in Colorado push for more divestment from Russian holdings; Michigan looks for more energy independence; and a new plan to save the U.S. Postal Service passes through Congress.
NY may approve funding for electrified buildings; VA House of Delegates may face another election if last year's results get thrown out; and today is National Women and Girls HIV AIDS Awareness Day.
U.S. breaks from its E.U. allies to ban importation of Russian oil; Minneapolis teachers hit the picket line; and hospital security workers unionizing in Rhode Island sign their first contract.
U.S. could ease relations with Venezuela to facilitate an oil embargo on Russia; Floridians order abortion pills online despite restrictions, and Maryland eyes a change to how it paroles older people in prison.
Ukrainians temporarily in the U.S. get Temporary Protected Status for 18 months; pandemic stress continues even as more states lift mask mandates; and Oregon looks to students to help ease the nursing shortage.
Nursing homes struggle financially; Delaware could approve a medical aid-in-dying law, while Virginia rejects it again; and infrastructure law funds moves to electric vehicles and better internet access.
Americans urge the U.S. to accept Ukrainian refugees, Ohio moves closer to abolishing the death penalty, and a judge blocks a Texas directive to investigate parents of children seeking gender-affirming medical care.
President Joe Biden addresses nation on economy and Ukraine; Biden's SCOTUS nominee gets another nod; groups in WI call for more action into a Senator's alleged unethical behavior; and Maine looks to create more clean energy jobs.
President Biden's State of the Union address will focus on Ukraine, climate, infrastructure and the economy, Texas holds 2022's first primary, and more abortions are now done with medication than surgery.
NY officials call on Administration to accept Ukrainian refugees and not deport undocumented in US now; redistricting challenges in Arkansas; advocates work in Kentucky to improve access to birth control, reduce unintended pregnancies; efforts in MN to restore promised funding for outdoor recreation, and study on medical aid in dying in Colorado.
The Chernobyl nuclear power plant site has been captured by Russian forces as they invade Ukraine. We have reaction from Ukrainian communities across the nation.
Russia invades Ukraine and international condemnation is swift; Two years after Ahmaud Arbery was killed, three men convicted for his murder are found guilty of federal hate crimes, and an update on sexual misconduct laws in SD.
A new survey of students at HBCUs finds almost half have struggled with food insecurity; and Indiana lawmakers have their eyes on a post-fossil-fuel future.
Florida children are in jeopardy of becoming uninsured; the UK eases its coronavirus rules; and a proposal to move LGBTQ kids' books sparks censorship fears.
Indiana steel producers push President Biden to leave a tariff in place on foreign-made steel adopted during the Trump administration, plus an update on federal protections to limit surprise medical bills.
Voter frustration grows across Texas as some early primary ballots are rejected under the state's new voting law; a judge rules three Trumps must testify; and at-home caregivers press for better pay.
A CO bill would make it harder for landlords to discriminate against military veterans; and NM lawmakers decline to become the 26th state to abolish juvenile life sentences without parole.
3.7 million people with disabilities live in New York, and they just got a new advocate in the governor's office; COVID poses more problems for hunger relief.
Federal funding could help speed up replacement of Missouri's 330,000 lead water service lines; and the Trump Organization's former accountants say they can no longer work for the company.
Florida Republicans propose yet another sweeping change to state election laws, and Canadian police made arrests on Sunday, clearing protesters and vehicles from the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario.
A battle rages in Arizona over a 40-year-old funding cap which could cost schools millions, and the richest 1% of Ohio households pay $50,000 less a year in state taxes than 17 years ago.
States get federal money to plug methane-leaking orphan wells, and frontline workers share emotional testimony as Minnesota lawmakers seek compromise on a plan to compensate them with bonus checks.
Gov. Tom Wolf's final budget proposal takes advantage of PA's $2-3 billion surplus to invest in public education; NH voting rights groups voice concerns about lack of competition in future elections.
New research shows six in 10 Florida community-college students drop out before they finish; plus Election Day 2022 is still nine months off, but Texans already are choosing their candidates.
Tribal communities and remote areas have to jump through extra hoops to get at-home COVID tests; and some Ohio journalists use artificial intelligence to take a deeper dive into their investigations.
Iowa policymakers are urged to avoid rhetoric faith leaders say intertwines with extremism; Los Angeles boosts its minimum wage; and debate rages over a pipeline skirting around tribal territory.
Wisconsin Democrats try to reinstate 48-hour handgun purchase waiting period; and Missouri Republicans push bills to limit citizens' ability to put constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Most devices that run on 3-G wireless technology will become obsolete this year, even as soon as three weeks; two campus officers were killed Tuesday in an active shooter situation at Virginia's Bridgewater College.
MO ranks middle of the pack in a new report assessing states' plans for using Rescue Plan funds for schools; and the majority of WA healthcare workers report feeling burned out in the pandemic.
Republicans in the Florida Legislature fast-track a 15-week abortion ban over the objections of activists and medical professionals; and could the 2022 Olympics be the last winter games?
The Indiana House passes a controversial bill barring schools from teaching about Critical Race Theory; and President Biden pledges to place a Black woman on the Supreme Court for the first time.
With new restrictions in place, Texans vote March 1 in the nation's first primary; and changes to a student-loan program are transforming the lives of thousands nationwide who've had their debts forgiven.
COVID hospitalizations in Arkansas hit highest levels of pandemic; childcare issues undermine families; and a winter 'bomb cyclone' targets Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend.
With an uncertain future for steel tariffs, steelworkers hope their industry's recent economic stability isn't unraveling; and advocates stress the importance of tracking arrests in schools.
Mass. parents, educators, and school nurses call on Gov. Baker to establish a state-run COVID-19 protection plan, and families struggling to afford meals for their children cope with distance learning.
Despite a failed attempt in the U.S. Senate, more than 200 business owners call for federal reforms to strengthen election laws, and the U.S. Supreme Court deals another blow to abortion providers.
As the March 1 primary draws near, Texas voters are urged to find out what it takes to successfully vote; plus a tribal perspective on how we think about people experiencing homelessness.
Groups representing young people in Montana hope to stop a slate of election laws from going into effect before a June primary; Texas falls short on steps to prevent the next winter power outage.
The pandemic compelled many teachers to integrate new technology into lesson plans, increasing the risks excessive screen time can pose to students; and there's a push in New Mexico to address LGBTQ issues.
We have reports from across the nation as Americans celebrate a day of service on MLK Day; a winter storm clobbers the Southeast, leaving many without power.
A new survey shows discrimination in medical settings affects quality of care; U.S. Supreme Court rejects vaccine and testing mandates for businesses; and New York moves toward electric school buses.
More than half of Missouri families pay over $500 a month for child care, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is asked to appear before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot.
The recent deaths of a family of seven have renewed bipartisan attempts to keep homes safe from carbon monoxide; President Biden calls on U.S. Senate to change its filibuster rules.
Oregon sees its biggest spike in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began; NYC mourns 17 dead, including 8 children, in an apartment fire; and Mainers struggle with cost of healthcare.
As midterm elections approach, experts warn political violence could flare; and the deadline to enroll for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act is fast approaching.
Vigils marking the Capitol riot anniversary urge leaders to protect voting rights; and a lawsuit asks the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to intervene over new state congressional district map.
While vigils are planned to mark the January 6th Capitol riot, far-right extremists have scheduled a rally in Helena, Montana, as new data suggest threats of political violence are on the rise.
Arkansas reports a record number of new COVID-19 cases, as the Omicron variant spreads; more than 60 rallies take place across California on Thursday to mark the one-year anniversary of U.S. Capitol insurrection.
One year since the attack on the U.S. Capitol and a political expert feels the lingering effects are not fully realized; plus filibuster changes are under debate to protect voting rights.
A minimum wage increase kicks in for Ohio, the January 6 committee says it has new information on former President Trump's role in the Capitol siege, and efforts are underway to increase voter education.
A legislative panel mulls impeachment proceedings against South Dakota's attorney general; and wildfires fanned by powerful winds force evacuation of more than 30,000 residents near Boulder, Colorado.
A report shows presence of school resource officers generates more referrals to law enforcement; and as college students "stop out" amid the pandemic, a new program hopes to help them before they drop out.
This month's guilty verdict in the Kim Potter trial brings renewed attention to police accountability; GOP leaders say they need more time for review of Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election.
Members of Native American tribes in the Southwest ask Congress to make a ban on uranium mining near the Grand Canyon permanent, and President Biden says the solution to the pandemic is at the state level.
California's lower-income families could see their health insurance premiums jump hundreds or thousands of dollars, and families with an incarcerated loved one are urged to connect with them over the holidays.
The CDC reports 100,000 fatal drug overdoses amid the pandemic; former police officer Kim Potter found guilty in shooting death of Daunte Wright; and a record number of manatees have died this year.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, the number of people who drive to Pennsylvania for abortions could skyrocket; and the January 6 committee now wants to hear from Rep. Jim Jordan.
Families across the nation may have received their last Child Tax Credit payment, as Congress missed its year-end deadline; researchers from the Land of Enchantment join the NASA search for life beyond Earth.
Economic-justice advocates say guaranteed income could reduce financial stress for families, and Sen. Manchin is reported to have made a Build Back Better counteroffer, without the expanded Child Tax Credit.
Almost 27 million borrowers with federal student loans are set to start repayments in February, but some have succeeded in erasing their debt; and WV Sen. Joe Manchin says he's a no-go on Build Back Better.
As the courts work to catch up from pandemic disruptions, concerns are raised about the use of remote technology; a lawsuit alleges Gov. Kim Reynolds violated Iowa's open-records laws.
West Virginia remains a pivotal state in battle over the Child Tax Credit in the Build Back Better plan; and more than 36 million people are under high-wind warnings.
It is a new reality: 'Quad-State Tornado' relief is underway, former President Trump loses another round over tax returns, and efforts grow to make sure tribal votes are counted.
Authorities in Kentucky say the destruction from Friday's tornadoes is making it hard to reach some areas, and even with vaccines available, health officials urge taking a range of precautions ahead of the holidays.
Kentucky communities band together in the aftermath of deadly storms, California's redistricting commission is urged to consider environmental justice, and Texas' abortion law may be just the beginning.
Emergency room nurses in New York speak out about staffing issues; and advocates for people in prison applaud a Maryland decision to restrict the governor from making parole decisions.
Health officials say booster shots can help protect people from COVID this holiday season; and a new report examines the increases in oil and gas prices, and where the money is going.
Latino groups say Nevada's new political maps have diluted their influence, especially in Las Vegas' Congressional District 1; and strikes that erupted in what became known as "Striketober" aren't over yet.
Pennsylvanians tell the EPA why a proposal to sharply reduce methane pollution is needed; and Calif. Rep. Devin Nunez is quitting Congress to work on former president Trump's media platform.
Laws advocates say restricting reproductive rights in Montana await decisions by the state Supreme Court, and the ongoing pandemic raises concerns for high blood pressure risks for Americans.
A new report shows, despite getting billions under the American Rescue Plan, many airlines continue to disrupt travelers' plans with cancellations, and Congress averts a government shutdown for now.
Michiganders mourn the loss of four students after this week's school shooting at Oxford High School, and SCOTUS Justices signal willingness to back a Mississippi abortion prohibition law.
As the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a high-stakes abortion case, it coincides with divisive arguments over voter fraud, mask mandates and more, and at least three are dead in a Michigan school shooting.