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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.

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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.

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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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Firearm storage bill highlights latest MN gun safety efforts

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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New York groups are providing pro-Gaza student protesters with resources to help sustain demonstrations safely and peacefully. In the weeks since …

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

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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 …

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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-…


Environment   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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The State of Washington is proposing to downgrade gray wolves from "endangered" to "sensitive" status as a species. At last count, there were 260 …


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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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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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 …

Social Issues   Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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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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Report examines impacts of 2024 anti-transgender legislation play audio

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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More than one million children in Texas no longer have health insurance through Medicaid, despite being eligible for coverage, according to a new …

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New York City advocates are excited yet concerned about the 2025 budget. In recent weeks, funding was restored to certain education programs such as …

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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 …

Social Issues   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 …


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 …


Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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


Environment   Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Businesses large and small are doubling down on their commitment to more sustainable practices, even as lawmakers in North Carolina and other states …

 

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