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Survey: Only 53% of high school students think voting is important; FBI investigates apparent assassination attempt of Trump in FL; NV advocates ready for Tuesday's National Voter Registration Day; Plastics production highlighted during Pollution Prevention Week.

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A suspect is in custody following a possible second Trump assassination attempt, a bipartisan House group pledges to certify the 2024 election results no matter who wins, and election officials warn postal problems could mean uncounted votes.

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Rural voters weigh competing visions about agriculture's future ahead of the Presidential election, counties where economic growth has lagged in rural America are booming post-pandemic, and farmers get financial help to protect their land's natural habitat.

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Proposed ‘EATS’ Act could devour NY agriculture laws

A federal bill could spell trouble for New York farmers. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act would remove local and state governments' …

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National Voter Registration Day is tomorrow, and voting-rights advocates in Nevada want to ensure everyone is set to make their voice heard in …

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A U.S. Department of Justice investigation has found Kentucky is failing to provide access to community-based mental health services for people who …

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This is Pollution Prevention Week and advocates are renewing their call for one plastics manufacturer to clean up its act. An August demonstration …

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Environment   Monday, September 16, 2024

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A Knoxville-based environmental group is raising awareness about increasing U.S. nuclear weapons spending and supporting this week's global effort to …


Social Issues   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Average teacher pay increased in 2023, but a new study shows it still lags far behind that of other college graduates. Average weekly wages for …


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The University of Maine is helping to train the next generation of skilled aquaculture workers. Designs for a new $10 million Sustainable …


Environment   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Access to nutritious food can be hard to come by for underserved populations. A Wisconsin program that relies on contributions from locally based …

Social Issues   Monday, September 16, 2024

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The number of West Virginia children living in poverty remains among the highest in the nation, and more children are living in households struggling …

Social Issues   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Over the weekend, Hispanic Heritage Month got underway. In Minnesota, people are recognizing the diversity within these populations, as well as …

Environment   Monday, September 16, 2024

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved field trials for bird flu vaccines among cattle, but one Utah State veterinarian says to his …

Environment   Monday, September 16, 2024

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By Hunter Fore for Cronkite News.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public …


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Montana suit: Logging project threatens critical habitat play audio

Two conservation groups have filed suit in a federal court in Montana to stop a U.S. Forest Service logging project that would clear cut large stands …

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Social Issues   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Anyone age 18 or younger accused of violating Illinois law, who has formal charges filed against them, has historically had their case tried in a …

Environment   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Oregon students are back in the classroom, but their classrooms might not be as energy efficient or climate resilient as they should be. As the …

Environment   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Social Issues   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Pennsylvania families facing challenges with child and dependent care expenses may now benefit from a significant state tax break. The expansion of …

Social Issues   Friday, September 13, 2024

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By Kristi Eaton for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Deborah Van Fleet for Nebraska News Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Se…


Social Issues   Friday, September 13, 2024

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More Maine households struggled to meet their basic needs last year, according to new census data. More than 80,000 Mainers, or roughly 6% of the …


Social Issues   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Social Issues   Monday, September 16, 2024

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About 53% of high school students think voting is important, according to a survey out today from the nonprofit Youth Truth. Researchers polled 115,0…

Social Issues   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Teachers nationwide say safety issues and politics can sometimes make it harder for them to do their jobs. A safe and secure workplace is one of 10 …


Environment   Monday, September 16, 2024

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Following the torture of a wolf by a Wyoming man, a state panel is seeking a bill to protect the killing of predators with vehicles, but Federal …

 

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