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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.

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Hamas accepts a ceasefire deal amid warnings of a ground attack on Rafah by Israel, some faculty members defend protesters as colleges cancel graduation ceremonies, and Bernie Sanders announces his re-election run.

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Bidding begins soon for Wyoming's elk antlers, Southeastern states gained population in the past year, small rural energy projects are losing out to bigger proposals, and a rural arts cooperative is filling the gap for schools in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

EBT 'skimming' on the rise, more Ohioans turn to food banks

The federal SNAP program allows nearly 1.3 million Ohio families to put food on the table -- but increasingly, when many recipients attempt to use …

  Nadia Ramlagan, Producer

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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New maps show the extent of New York State's lead pipe replacement program. They demonstrate progress in replacing lead service lines, although the …

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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South Dakota's June 4 primary will be the first national election here since ballot dropboxes were banned in 2023. It is one of 12 states to ban …

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State officials in Maine are highlighting apprenticeships as a way to earn a living wage and contribute to the state's growing green economy…

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Social Issues   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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A new report from Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families says nationwide, 4.16 million fewer children were enrolled in Medicaid and …


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School districts around Washington and elsewhere may have celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, a salute to cafeteria workers - but food …


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It might not be surprising that North Dakota ranks low for electric vehicle adoption, but existing owners say they are frustrated elected officials …


Environment   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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As opponents to the Bureau of Land Management's new rules push back, public lands advocates are praising the agency's decision to put conservation on …

Health and Wellness   Monday, May 6, 2024

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Farmworkers in South Carolina and across the U.S. face scorching heat with little protection at the federal and state level. However, the Farm Labor …

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Last week, Walmart became the latest major retailer to retreat from providing direct health-care service by announcing closures of all its health …

Social Issues   Monday, May 6, 2024

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Women, and particularly Black women, are disproportionately affected by strokes and other health conditions in Missouri. Keetra Thompson, a stroke …

Social Issues   Monday, May 6, 2024

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Oregon advocates are shining a spotlight on hunger and related issues ahead of the fall elections. A recent report from the Immigrant Research …


Monday, May 6, 2024

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Students and faculty at Northeastern University are demanding their school issue a public apology for what they say are false charges of antisemitism …

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Social Issues   Monday, May 6, 2024

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As pandemic-era protections were lifted a new report showed the number of children on Medicaid has varied widely between states, with Maryland doing …

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 …

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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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A plan to use public money to fund vouchers for students to attend private schools is drawing pushback from Louisiana teachers, who say the plan …


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A staggering 93% of transgender teens live in a state that has enacted or proposed legislation that would restrict their rights, according to a new …


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Social Issues   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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Wyoming's suicide rate ranks first in the nation, according to the most recent data, and state lawmakers are taking steps to improve access to mental …

Health and Wellness   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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Georgia is taking on its mental-health care challenges head-on through new legislation. One bill is aimed at increasing the number of providers in …


Environment   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a month to respond in court to a new lawsuit concerning a factory farm in the central part of the st…

 

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