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Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth, his embattled defense secretary pick, with Ron DeSantis; More support needed for over half-million WI family caregivers; Free, unbiased health insurance help available for Ohioans; Fungi help MS farmers unlock 'secrets' of healthy soil.

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GOP Senators voice reservations about Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick. President Biden continues to face scrutiny over pardoning his son. And GOP House members gear up for tough budget fights, possibly targeting important programs.

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Residents in Colorado's rural communities face challenges to recycling, climate change and Oregon's megadrought are worrying firefighters, and a farm advocacy group says corporate greed is behind high food prices in Montana.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

MN workplace injuries plummet, with some caveats

There is promising news at the national level and in Minnesota in trying to lower workplace injuries and illnesses. A key labor organization is happy …

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The most current study from the Environmental Protection Agency estimated more than 143 million Americans are at risk of drinking water tainted with P…

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A county high in the Colorado Rockies is working to include its underserved residents in plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the primary driver …

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A new report found New York hospitals are in a precarious financial state. The New York State Hospitals Fiscal Survey Report showed statewide …

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Environment   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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As Colorado experiences more frequent extreme weather events, prolonged drought and loss of biodiversity because of a changing climate, farmers and …


Social Issues   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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A new report showed how states such as Connecticut are allocating Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds. The report from the nonprofit Acadia …


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A new Texas organization hopes to increase civic engagement among business leaders. The Texas Business Leader Alliance officially launches today…


Social Issues   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Next month, newly elected candidates for many levels of government will be sworn in. In North Dakota, civic engagement leaders hope there is a …

Health and Wellness   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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When newly elected candidates take office next month, they will hear from a range of constituents and special interest groups about a wide range of …

Health and Wellness   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Pennsylvania health care advocates are in Washington, D.C. today and Wednesday to urge Congress to extend federal funding for Community Health …

Social Issues   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Arizona ratepayers could end up paying more for utilities if state regulators decide to change the ratemaking process. The Arizona Corporation …

Environment   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Advocates and lawmakers want New York's Power Authority to amend its draft plan to build at least 15 gigawatts of renewable energy. The current …


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MI students unite to shut down controversial oil pipeline play audio

Oil and Water Don't Mix, a nonprofit group opposing Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, is leading student efforts across the Upper Great Lakes to advocate …

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Social Issues   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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A nonprofit leader from Missouri joined a national panel to tackle what they described as escalating threats to ballot measures and to develop strateg…

Social Issues   Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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In this week's 2026 budget address, Gov. Kristi Noem proposed establishing education savings accounts for K-12 students in South Dakota. Opponents …

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More than 580,000 Wisconsinites are unpaid family caregivers and they serve as the backbone of the state's long-term care system, and one …

Social Issues   Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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By Dakarai Turner for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service…


Health and Wellness   Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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More than half of North Carolina counties have fewer than four dentists per 10,000 people and a few counties have no dentists at all. The North …


Environment   Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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Health and Wellness   Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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Health and Wellness   Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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Ohioans have until Jan. 15 to sign up for health insurance coverage during the open enrollment period. Programs like Get Covered Ohio are available …

Health and Wellness   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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The giving season offers Ohioans an opportunity to reflect on the importance of supporting community services. For survivors of sexual violence in …


Environment   Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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By Jessica Kutz for The People Sentinel.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for South Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Ne…

 

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