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Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal; Israel says final details are in flux. As deportation threat looms, WA groups underscore the importance of immigrants. And how IL's grid plans will focus on underserved communities.

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Confirmation hearings continue for Trump's nominees, Biden says American hostages will be released as part of an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire deal, and North Carolina Republicans try new arguments to overturn a state Supreme Court election.

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Opponents of a proposed Alaskan mine warn proponents they can't eat gold when the fish are gone. Ahead of what could be mass deportations, immigrants get training about their rights. And a national coalition grants money to keep local news afloat.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Medicaid faces big cuts; experts warn about potential blow to rural areas

In their pursuit of slashing government spending, Congressional Republicans are taking a hard look at Medicaid. But a new report shows how this …

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Leaders of California's Jewish and Muslim communities say they're relieved that Israel and Hamas have taken the first steps toward ending their brutal…

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With just a few days before President Joe Biden leaves office, more than 140 nonprofits are urging him to act on the Equal Rights Amendment. Passed …

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As threats of deportation of illegal immigrants increase with the incoming Trump administration, groups in Washington say immigrants are an integral …

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Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is maintaining the state's clean-energy progress. In his final State of the State Address, Murphy thanked lawmakers for …


Health and Wellness   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Community Health Centers are stepping up to meet a critical need for dental care across Tennessee. Dental visits at these clinics have increased by 1…


Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Iowa News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration The…


Social Issues   Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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A proposal to make Wisconsin's strict Voter ID law a constitutional amendment passed Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Assembly on Tuesday. Voters …

Social Issues   Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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In Mississippi, where thousands of people are serving life sentences, the impact of long-term imprisonment falls disproportionately on Black …

Social Issues   Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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One topic expected to make a big splash during Wyoming's general legislative session is property taxes at many levels. First on the agenda for the …

Environment   Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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The last Farm Bill allocated $75 million to reduce feral hog populations around the country but this year, funding has expired, which could be a …

Social Issues   Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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In this year's state budget, Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing a $500 million investment to tackle a critical issue for Savannah and surrounding areas - …


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Anti-hunger groups tackle increased need during the L.A. fires play audio

Food donations are pouring in to help victims of the Los Angeles fires, to the point donors are being asked to hold off a bit so it can all be …

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Environment   Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Coll…

Social Issues   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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If you are a woman age 50 and older, and you provide care for a parent, a child, a loved one or neighbor, you are invited to sign up for a weekend …

Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Experts agree climate-smart agriculture will be critical in the fight against climate change. But with a divided Congress and no update to the Farm …

Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Illinois plans to spend $1.5 billion through 2027 in significant grid investments to help meet the state's ambitious clean-energy goals, with nearly …


Social Issues   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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After five days of Oregon's largest health-care strike, including the state's first doctors' work stoppage, Providence Health announced it is ready …


Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Environment   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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The U.S. Forest Service is facing a lawsuit from Montana conservation groups for authorizing a major logging project in a critical wildlife habitat…

Social Issues   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Congressional Republicans are taking a hard look at Medicaid as they pursue spending cuts and a new report shows how the public health program is prev…


Social Issues   Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Alabama professors and students, along with the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 129…

 

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