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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.

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House Democrats say they'll vote to table a motion to remove Speaker Johnson, former President Trump faces financial penalties and the threat of jail time for violating a gag order and efforts to lower the voting age gain momentum nationwide.

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More rural working-age people are dying young compared to their urban counterparts, the internet was a lifesaver for rural students during the pandemic but the connection has been broken for many, and conservationists believe a new rule governing public lands will protect them for future generations.

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Fallen TX firefighters to be remembered at national ceremony

More than 1,000 family members of firefighters who died in the line of duty, including some from Texas, will gather in Emmitsburg, Maryland, starting …

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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Artificial intelligence has come under scrutiny over potential negative impacts on society but a Minnesota medical expert said it has become one of ma…

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Grassroots organizations are sounding the alarm about Tennessee's new law allowing teachers and other school employees to carry guns. Gov. Bill Lee …

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Pediatricians are warning about a rise in eating disorders among young athletes. Common eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa are …

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Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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Access to reduced-price medication is a necessity for many rural Missourians with low income. Rep. Cindy O'Laughlin, R-Shelbina, the Senate Floor …


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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule to close a significant loophole in coal ash disposal regulations. The Coal Combustion …


Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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Alabama is running out of time to tackle Medicaid expansion this legislative session. More than 230 people gathered earlier this month with the …


Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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A Connecticut bill would expand the state's paid sick leave law. The initial 2011 law requires 40 hours of paid sick leave for workers at employers …

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On this May Day, Wisconsin groups are rallying in Green Bay to highlight a key issue facing the working class: the ability to retire. Organizers see …

Social Issues   Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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More than three in five Utahns believe the state is on the wrong track and their quality of life is worse today than it was five years ago. A new …

Social Issues   Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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Native American tribes in Nevada are calling for designation of a new national monument within the National Park System in east central Nevada…

Environment   Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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The Iowa Environmental Council has petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to invoke emergency powers to protect sensitive soil and groundwater…


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Advocates cheer feds’ proposal to reclassify marijuana as lower risk play audio

Marijuana legalization groups are celebrating after the Drug Enforcement Agency proposed Tuesday to reclassify cannabis as less dangerous or addictive…

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Social Issues   Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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A new report showed turnover among California chief election officials reached 57% in 2022, a record high. It then declined this year to 40%…

Health and Wellness   Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of about 250 Michigan children and young adults each year. Legislation signed into law over the weekend aims …

Social Issues   Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Environment   Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Minnesota is a leader in renewable energy - getting 54% of its electricity from zero-carbon sources last year, according to the 2024 Minnesota Energy …

Environment   Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Big players in the beef and poultry industry face pressure to prepare for a new federal rule for "Product of USA" labels. And advocates for smaller …


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For active-duty service members and veterans eyeing a college degree, the march to academic success just got easier. The University of North Carolina …


Health and Wellness   Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Social Issues   Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Health and Wellness   Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Birth doulas assist new moms with the stress, uncertainty and anxiety of childbirth. Another type of doula offers similar support - to those who are …

Health and Wellness   Monday, April 29, 2024

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Rates of suicide among young people have increased by about 36% in roughly the last two decades and the surge has caught the attention of federal poli…


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Members of Nebraska's LGBTQ+ community and their supporters saw positive actions at both the state and federal level this month. At the state level…

 

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