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New Farm Bill could provide climate-smart investments to VA farmers
New Farm Bill could provide climate-smart investments to VA farmers The long-delayed Farm Bill could benefit Virginia farmers by renewing funding for climate-smart investments, but it's been held...
Court issues restraining order against fracking waste-storage facility
Court issues restraining order against fracking waste-storage facility Environmental groups say more should be done to protect people's health from what they call toxic, radioactive sludge. A cou...
Newburgh tenant protections overturned by county Supreme Court
Newburgh tenant protections overturned by county Supreme Court Orange County's Supreme Court reversed a decision letting the city of Newburgh implement state tenant protections. The city declare...
Louisiana teachers' union concerned about educators' future
Louisiana teachers' union concerned about educators' future Leaders of a teachers' union in Louisiana are voicing concerns about a package of bills they say would have the effect of dissolving la...
AZ Alzheimer’s Consortium shares advances in diagnosis, treatment
AZ Alzheimer’s Consortium shares advances in diagnosis, treatment The 2024 Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium Public Conference kicks off Saturday, where industry experts and researchers will shar...
USDA: Spring in PA is time to be on lookout for invasive pests
USDA: Spring in PA is time to be on lookout for invasive pests April has been "Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month," but the pests don't know that. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ...
Landmark NE agreement takes proactive approach to CO2 pipeline risks
Landmark NE agreement takes proactive approach to CO2 pipeline risks CO2 pipelines are on the increase in the United States, and like all pipelines, they come with risks. Preparing for those risk...
Conservation groups celebrate biodiversity of Hawaiian bird species
Conservation groups celebrate biodiversity of Hawaiian bird species Conservation groups say the Hawaiian Islands are on the leading edge of the fight to preserve endangered birds, since climate c...
United Nations: Chemical giants 'ignored human rights' in NC
United Nations: Chemical giants 'ignored human rights' in NC United Nations experts are raising concerns about chemical giants DuPont and Chemours, saying they've violated human rights in North ...
Clean-air activists to hold 'die-in' Friday at LA City Hall
Clean-air activists to hold 'die-in' Friday at LA City Hall A coalition of climate groups seeking cleaner air at the rail yards and ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will hold a "die-in" rally ...
CA climate leaders fight to keep setbacks around oil and gas wells
CA climate leaders fight to keep setbacks around oil and gas wells Leaders concerned about pollution and climate change are raising awareness about a ballot measure this fall on whether the stat...
Lawsuit seeks protection for imperiled Arkansas mudalia snails
Lawsuit seeks protection for imperiled Arkansas mudalia snails An environmental group is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Arkansas mudalia snail under the Endangered Spec...
IA advocates for immigrants push back on Texas-style deportation bill
IA advocates for immigrants push back on Texas-style deportation bill Advocates for immigrants are pushing back on a bill signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in the last few days of the legislative ...
With new rules, consumers' wallets won't be grounded by airline cancellations
With new rules, consumers' wallets won't be grounded by airline cancellations Air travelers could face fewer obstacles in securing a refund if their flight is canceled or changed under new federa...
Initiative champions Native voices in Nevada political arena
Initiative champions Native voices in Nevada political arena A Nevada grassroots organization has launched its inaugural endorsement process for the 2024 elections in an effort to champion indig...
Disability advocates join efforts to halt Atlanta's 'Cop City'
Disability advocates join efforts to halt Atlanta's 'Cop City' By Marianne Dhenin for Yes! Magazine . Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Georgia News Connection reporting for the YES! Media...
SCOTUS homelessness case can have ripple effects in CT
SCOTUS homelessness case can have ripple effects in CT The Supreme Court case Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson could upend homeless populations in Connecticut and nationwide. The case centers aroun...
Missouri's Medicaid block: denying patients choice in trusted providers
Missouri's Medicaid block: denying patients choice in trusted providers The Missouri Legislature has approved a law to stop its Medicaid program, known as MO HealthNet, from paying Planned Paren...
Report: Suicidal ideation, planning, attempts decrease on college campuses
Report: Suicidal ideation, planning, attempts decrease on college campuses A new report showed a significant decrease in suicidal ideation, planning and attempts on college campuses around the n...
New hearings, same arguments on both sides for ND pipeline project
New hearings, same arguments on both sides for ND pipeline project A round of public testimony wrapped up this week as part of renewed efforts by a company seeking permit approval in North Dakota...
Advocates rally for 2025 summer EBT funding amid Alabama meal gaps
Advocates rally for 2025 summer EBT funding amid Alabama meal gaps Alabama is one of 14 states opting out of the 2024 summer electronic benefit program. As summer rolls around, there will be no p...
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on abortion access in emergency rooms
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on abortion access in emergency rooms The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments today in a case about whether patients have access to emergency roo...
'Lazarus drug' may have competition in MI
'Lazarus drug' may have competition in MI After more than 50 years of use, some Michigan lawmakers say naloxone may not be the best choice in an overdose situation. Naloxone is sometimes called t...
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Civil rights advocates file suit over MT birth certificate mandate
Civil rights advocates file suit over MT birth certificate mandate The Montana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed class-action lawsuit challenging a measure barring people f...
Fed funding helps OR address barriers to internet access
Fed funding helps OR address barriers to internet access Oregon is working to address the state's digital divide with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. Infrastructure presents the large...
WA lawmakers move to electrify school bus fleet
WA lawmakers move to electrify school bus fleet School buses are getting cleaner in Washington state after this year's legislative session. Lawmakers in Olympia passed House Bill 1368 , which wil...
ND sees flurry of campaigning among Native candidates
ND sees flurry of campaigning among Native candidates North Dakota's June 11 primary is inching closer and those running for legislative seats are trying to win over voters, including Native Amer...
Legislation aimed at stopping MN employers from misclassifying workers
Legislation aimed at stopping MN employers from misclassifying workers Minnesota lawmakers are considering a measure which would force employers to properly classify certain trade union workers ...
Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho's near-total abortion ban
Supreme Court hears arguments on Idaho's near-total abortion ban By Mary Anne Franks for Ms. Magazine . Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Northern Rockies News Service reporting for the Ms. ...
Solar projects underway in South Dakota
Solar projects underway in South Dakota The construction of more solar farms in the U.S. has been contentious but a new survey shows their size makes a difference in whether solar projects are f...
Pushback vs. pushback: MN parents respond to political forces in education
Pushback vs. pushback: MN parents respond to political forces in education Minnesota's largest school district is at the center of a budget controversy tied to the recent wave of school board can...
IL city makes tangible effort to atone for discrimination
IL city makes tangible effort to atone for discrimination By Torsheta Jackson for Yes! Media . Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News...
CT Day of Action raises awareness on 'benefits cliff'
CT Day of Action raises awareness on 'benefits cliff' Today, groups working with lower-income families in Connecticut are raising awareness about the state's "benefits cliff" with a day of action...
NH lags behind other states in restricting firearms at polling sites
NH lags behind other states in restricting firearms at polling sites Concerns about potential voter intimidation have spurred several states to consider banning firearms at polling sites but so f...
'Regenerative' beef gets boost from California universities
'Regenerative' beef gets boost from California universities By Naoki Nitta for Civil Eats . Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism ...
Repairing the pipeline for WY rural career, technical educators
Repairing the pipeline for WY rural career, technical educators By Lane Wendell Fischer for the Shasta Scout via The Daily Yonder . Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service...
TX educators react to Lt. Gov. priorities for next legislative session
TX educators react to Lt. Gov. priorities for next legislative session Texas Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick has released 57 "interim charges ," the topics he wants Senate committees to study in prep...
VA officials support new EPA clean truck standards
VA officials support new EPA clean truck standards Virginia officials support the Environmental Protection Agency's new emissions rule . The federal clean truck standards will reduce emissions by...
MI Indigenous group uses art to show solidarity with Palestinians
MI Indigenous group uses art to show solidarity with Palestinians Some Indigenous groups in Michigan want to draw parallels to their own historic struggles and those of Palestinians in Gaza and t...
Hoosier mom: Bring back expanded child tax credit
Hoosier mom: Bring back expanded child tax credit The U.S. House has approved a measure to expand the Child Tax Credit . It would help 16 million children from low-income families in Indiana and ...
Advocates promote bill to improve survival after cardiac arrest in schools
Advocates promote bill to improve survival after cardiac arrest in schools The California State Assembly is considering a bill to require schools to have a cardiac arrest response plan. Assembly ...
SCOTUS hears Starbucks case, implications for unions on the line
SCOTUS hears Starbucks case, implications for unions on the line A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could have implications for the country's growing labor movement. Justices will hear oral arg...
NY medical aid-in-dying bill gains broader support
NY medical aid-in-dying bill gains broader support New York's medical aid-in-dying bill is gaining further support. The Medical Society of the State of New York is supporting the bill. New York'...
Not-so-easy money: Report details hidden fees in cash app loans
Not-so-easy money: Report details hidden fees in cash app loans Wisconsin lawmakers recently debated reforms for payday loans. Efforts to protect consumers come amid new research about financial ...
Experts, officials discuss electoral discontent in AZ
Experts, officials discuss electoral discontent in AZ A new poll finds a near 20-year low in the number of voters who say they have a high interest in the 2024 election, with a majority saying t...
Rural North Carolina town gets pathway to homeownership
Rural North Carolina town gets pathway to homeownership Residents in a rural North Carolina town grappling with economic challenges are getting a pathway to homeownership. In Enfield, the average...
Concerns raised about migrant children's mental health
Concerns raised about migrant children's mental health The future of Senate Bill 4 is still tangled in court challenges. It's the Texas law that would allow police to arrest people for illegally...
NM aims to reduce out-of-pocket health-care costs for consumers
NM aims to reduce out-of-pocket health-care costs for consumers New Mexico saw record enrollment numbers for the Affordable Care Act this year and is now setting its sights on lowering out-of-poc...
NE advocates foresee new voting-restoration law helping individuals, state
NE advocates foresee new voting-restoration law helping individuals, state April is Second Chance Month and many Nebraskans are celebrating passage of a bipartisan voting rights restoration bill...
MS group backs health-center alternative to incarceration
MS group backs health-center alternative to incarceration Mississippi prisons often lack resources to treat people who are incarcerated with substance-use disorders adequately but a nonprofit org...