Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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.
Former Speaker Paul Ryan weighs in on the 2024 Presidential election. President Biden condemns anti-semitism. And the House calls more college and university presidents to testify on handling pro-Palestine protests.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
New York groups are providing pro-Gaza student protesters with resources to help sustain demonstrations safely and peacefully. In the weeks since …
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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 …
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Social Issues Tuesday, May 7, 2024
More than one million children in Texas no longer have health insurance through Medicaid, despite being eligible for coverage, according to a new …
Social Issues Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New York City advocates are excited yet concerned about the 2025 budget. In recent weeks, funding was restored to certain education programs such as …
Environment Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New maps show the extent of New York State's lead pipe replacement program. They demonstrate progress in replacing lead service lines, although the …
Social Issues Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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 …
Environment Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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
Birth doulas assist new moms with the stress, uncertainty and anxiety of childbirth, while another type of doula offers similar support to those who …
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Environment Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Businesses large and small are doubling down on their commitment to more sustainable practices, even as lawmakers in North Carolina and other states …
Social Issues Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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
Social Issues Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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
The State of Washington is proposing to downgrade gray wolves from "endangered" to "sensitive" status as a species. At last count, there were 260 …
Environment Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate. Scientists …
Social Issues Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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 …
Social Issues Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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 …