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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.

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Republicans seek to prevent nearly nonexistent illegal noncitizens voting, Speaker Johnson survives a motion to remove him, and a Georgia appeals court will reconsider if Fulton County DA Willis is to be bumped from a Trump case.

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Some small towns in North Dakota worry they'll go to pot if marijuana is legalized, school vouchers are becoming a litmus test for Republicans, and Bennington, Vermont implements an innovative substance abuse recovery program.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Livestock waste making 'Pure Michigan' waters not so pure

Michigan boasts 11,000 inland lakes, more freshwater shoreline than any other state and tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams but a new …

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

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President Joe Biden was in Wisconsin on Wednesday, touting plans for a new Microsoft data center. The visit comes amid new polling data in …

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Groups that fight to recover endangered species are praising the California Fish and Game Commission's decision to change the Mojave Desert tortoise f…

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A North Carolina group hopes to help people stay out of prison by connecting them to critical resources. Recidivism Reduction Educational Programs …

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Environment   Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Dozens of union members rallied Wednesday in Sacramento, calling on lawmakers to pass a set of bills called the California Worker Climate Bill of …


Social Issues   Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Connecticut groups are still addressing the pandemic's aftermath. Along with connecting residents to vital services, United Way of Connecticut is …


Social Issues   Thursday, May 9, 2024

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It is nearly summer, and time to go to bat for those struggling with hunger in New Mexico. This Saturday, letter carriers with the U.S. Postal …


Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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It's National Nurses Week, and educators and healthcare officials say there just aren't enough of them to go around. A combination of retiring baby …

Environment   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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There are nearly 150,000 miles of rivers and streams in South Dakota, but new data show many of those don't meet state standards for safe water …

Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Birth doulas assist new moms with the stress, uncertainty and anxiety of childbirth, while another type of doula offers similar support to those who …

Social Issues   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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New York groups are providing student protesters with resources to help sustain demonstrations safely and peacefully, as the war between Israel and …

Social Issues   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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The first week of May is designated as Teacher Appreciation Week in the United States. The push to honor teachers started in 1953 when First Lady …


Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Firearm storage bill highlights latest MN gun safety efforts play audio

The end date for Minnesota's legislative session is less than two weeks away. One of the remaining debates is gun safety and supporters of a safe …

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Social Issues   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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The shortage of educators and school staffers has reached a crisis level in some Pennsylvania public schools, prompting a new "Educators Rising" …

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A collaboration between the federal government and local communities works to create new career opportunities. The Flint Environmental Career Worker …

Environment   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Social Issues   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Child care advocates are pushing for increased funding as the budget deadline approaches this Friday. Robyn Schelp, director of policy and advocacy …

Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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A Des Moines-based farm co-op is taking high-tech sports-training into the country and has hired an athletic physician to do it. The field of high-…


Social Issues   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Lagging salaries have meant teachers in Ohio and across the nation are experiencing a 5% drop in purchasing power, according to a new report by the …


Environment   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Social Issues   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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Social Issues   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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Buying a used car can be a risky proposition but a new consumer guide can help people avoid common pitfalls. The nonprofit Oregon Consumer Justice …

Social Issues   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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Special state funding for mental health staff at Michigan public schools during the pandemic is ending this year, leaving schools scrambling to find …


Environment   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate. Scientists …

 

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