Thursday, April 18, 2024
A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.
The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
As state budget negotiations continue, groups fighting climate change are asking California lawmakers to cut subsidies for oil and gas companies …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The New York HEAT Act might not make the final budget. The bill reduces the state's reliance on natural gas and cuts ratepayer costs by eliminating …
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Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
Two pieces of legislation in Connecticut could bolster public transportation if they make it through the General Assembly. Senate Bill 277 would …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
Saving New Mexico residents money as they adapt to climate change is the goal behind an Earth Day event in Albuquerque Sunday. The Rio Grande …
Social Issues Wednesday, April 17, 2024
California's program helping low-income families buy fresh fruit and vegetables is on the chopping block and health care advocates are asking legislat…
Social Issues Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The child welfare system in Pennsylvania faces a staffing crisis affecting children and families throughout the system. The Child Welfare Resource …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
This summer, colleges and universities will have to comply with a new federal rule and not withhold students' transcripts over unpaid tuition and …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Social Issues Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Kentuckians have less than a week to register to vote in next month's primary election. If folks miss the April 22 deadline, residents can still …
Health and Wellness Thursday, April 18, 2024
Health disparities in Texas are not only making some people sick, but affecting the state's economy. A new study shows Texas is losing $7 billion a …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Well over three-fourths of Americans support universal background checks for gun purchases, but federal law allows unlicensed people to sell guns at …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
By Max Graham for Grist.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Serv…
Health and Wellness Thursday, April 18, 2024
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Educators and public school advocates are pushing back on a measure which would consolidate state-funded services that have been an important part of …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
The solar eclipse has sparked more interest in science and technology, especially among young people. But the saying, 'You can't be what you don't …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year's session, but said easing the state's housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed …