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Monday, January 30, 2023
MO Schools' Seclusion, Restraint Incidents Shared for First Time
Missourians can now see how often their schools use seclusion and restraint to address student behavior. A 2021 law requires that schools report …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Lawmakers in the Commonwealth are considering legislation to ensure police use of facial-recognition technology also protects people's privacy and civ…
Monday, January 30, 2023
Under a new project, locally sourced food is part of a food assistance program for members of the Lummi Tribe in northwest Washington. The Food …
Monday, January 30, 2023
By Francesca Mathewes for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journal…
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Social Issues Friday, January 27, 2023
A Minnesota House committee heard testimony Thursday about the governor's proposed spending plan for education. As these talks unfold, public polling …
Health and Wellness Friday, January 27, 2023
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Health and Wellness Friday, January 27, 2023
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Social Issues Friday, January 27, 2023
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Social Issues Friday, January 27, 2023
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Environment Monday, January 30, 2023
Next week, Ohio farmers and their advocates head to Washington, D.C., to push for shifting federal programs toward growing nutritious food, as …
Social Issues Monday, January 30, 2023
Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …
Environment Monday, January 30, 2023
Reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions is the goal of a bill before the New Mexico Legislature this session. Sen. Mimi Stewart, D-…
Monday, January 30, 2023
NV Nonprofit Celebrates 94% Grad Rate for Students in Program
A Nevada nonprofit is celebrating a 94% graduation rate among its high school seniors for the 2021-2022 school year. Tami Hance-Lehr. CEO and state …
Social Issues Monday, January 30, 2023
Super Bowl LVII is right around the corner, which means Arizona will see hefty spending and wide exposure because of the massive sporting event…
Health and Wellness Monday, January 30, 2023
It is not a pandemic yet, but eye doctors worry the constant use of digital devices could eventually result in long-term health problems for many …
Environment Monday, January 30, 2023
Environmental groups are pleased with an Iowa Utilities Board ruling that requires MidAmerican Energy to make planning studies public for its Iowa Win…
Health and Wellness Monday, January 30, 2023
A bill that would expand Medicaid coverage for some 19,000 Wyoming workers who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid, but can't afford …
Environment Monday, January 30, 2023
A bill in the Tennessee Legislature aims to reduce packaging materials that end up in landfills by improving recycling in the Volunteer State…
Environment Monday, January 30, 2023
Health and Wellness Monday, January 30, 2023
Social Issues Monday, January 30, 2023
A new report shows social workers are not being paid equal to similar professions. The report, from the National Association of Social Workers New …
Social Issues Friday, January 27, 2023
Many of California's 13.5 million children and teens have not bounced back after the pandemic, especially children of color, according to the just-…
Social Issues Friday, January 27, 2023
Americans continue to report low trust in mainstream media, with many younger than 30 saying they trust information from social media nearly as much …
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