Monday, April 22, 2024
Legislation in Congress, co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin - D-IL - could expand treatment choices for people with opioid use disorder…
By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Illinois News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public Ne…
Members of the U.S. House Work and Welfare Subcommittee came to Illinois this month to drum up support for work requirements for anyone seeking …
Monday, April 22, 2024
The Me Too movement prompted sexual abuse victims to come forward with their allegations of rape and harassment. Yet, the increase in these …
Friday, April 19, 2024
A new Gallup and Lumina Foundation poll unveils a concerning reality: Hoosiers may lack clarity about the true cost of higher education.
The survey …
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 …
Monday, April 22, 2024
A new report from the National Wildlife Federation warns that the effects of climate change in the Quad Cities, along the Iowa-Illinois border…
Educators and public school advocates are pushing back on a measure which would consolidate state-funded services that have been an important part of …
The chair of the Federal Trade Commission will be in rural Iowa this weekend to hear from farmers and other residents about the proposed sale of Iowa …
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Kansas ranks seventh among states in the area of economic well-being in the 2023 Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book. Rankings on the …
Monday, April 22, 2024
A new, high-tech wastewater treatment incinerator, used in only a few states, is on the wish list for one Michigan city.
Former state …
In the midst of political tensions surrounding Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has voiced her support for …
Until recently, many Americans of Middle Eastern or North African descent were categorized as "white" in government surveys, making it challenging to …
Monday, April 22, 2024
By Brian DeVore for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News…
Wet weather this spring has improved drought conditions in Minnesota and southern Canada. However, experts remain on alert for increased wildfire …
Local offices around the country that help administer elections have seen higher rates of turnover in the past two decades. Newly compiled data show …
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In the midst of political tensions surrounding Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., is joining forces with …
Missouri may, at one time, have had a reputation as the "meth-lab capital of the country" - but a five-part podcast uncovers its true history…
Missouri went through with its first execution of the year, as Brian Dorsey was put to death last night, just after 6 p.m. CT. The U.S. Supreme …
Well over three-fourths of Americans support universal background checks for gun purchases, but federal law allows unlicensed people to sell guns at …
As the country observes Autism Acceptance Month, Nebraska families raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder are among those learning they will …
As Nebraska's 2024 legislative session draws to a close, family caregivers and their supporters are closely watching the progress of Legislative Bill …
Friday, April 19, 2024
Across the U.S., most political boundaries tied to the 2020 Census have been in place for a while, but a national project on map fairness for …
This summer, colleges and universities will have to comply with a new federal rule and not withhold students' transcripts over unpaid tuition and …
Voters are consistently reminded to pay attention to local elections. But in 2024, North Dakota groups are stressing that message even more with …
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Monday, April 22, 2024
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they continue to live with health problems, including rashes, nosebleeds and respiratory issues following last …
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Census data indicate among voting-age Americans, nearly 25 million Black and brown eligible voters are missing from commonly used registration …
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
South Dakotans face high prices at the grocery store and some are working to ease the burden. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds …
Nursing homes across South Dakota will soon receive a boost in support, as part of the most recent legislative session. Facilities caring for …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Wisconsin women have made progress in closing gaps when it comes to being elected to public office.
But some voices worry the movement might slow …
City and county governments are feeling the pinch of rising operating costs but in Wisconsin, federal incentives are driving a range of local …
Despite a recent policy victory, Wisconsin labor leaders still express concern about the current environment for shielding young teens from unsafe …
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