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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Study: Increasing minimum wage does not reduce jobs

A new report shows minimum wage increases have had little effect on the number of jobs in Maryland and nationwide. While the rhetoric around …

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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By Claire Elise Thompson for Grist.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for New Hampshire News Connection reporting for the Grist-Public News Service C…

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A bill to bolster protections for in vitro fertilization treatments failed in the U.S. Senate Tuesday and as the political debate plays out, a …

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A new report looked into the recent shift in immigration enforcement, especially at the immigrant detention center in Tacoma. The University of …

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Health and Wellness   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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September is Self-Care Awareness Month and the American Heart Association in Missouri is urging caregivers to take some much-needed time for themselve…


Environment   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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In Virginia's waters, the decline of a small but critically important fish is causing growing concern among conservation groups and fishermen alike…


Social Issues   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Colorado voters will decide whether to change the state's constitution to ensure families have school choice as a fundamental right. Kallie Leyba…


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

Social Issues   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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New poll results show 80% of likely Arizona voters believe American democracy is under threat. The new survey from the Center for the Future of …

Social Issues   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Tennessee's justice system may be getting a makeover, as a forum on Thursday will cover new ideas to modernize it. The Sycamore Institute event will …

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The U.S. Forest Service is spending $8 million to reduce wildfire risk in Montana, part of a larger federal program funded by the Inflation Reduction …

Social Issues   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Researchers have found that higher copays for health care obstruct access to receiving care behind bars, even as prison populations in Mississippi …


Wednesday, September 18, 2024

First self-measuring blood pressure site sets up in OR community center play audio

Self-measuring blood pressure sites are coming to the Northwest, starting with a community organization in Portland. The American Heart Association …

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Toledo's historic Dorr Street Corridor was once the beating heart of Black culture, wealth and business in the city. Now, community leaders and local …

Social Issues   Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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A year-old U.S. Supreme Court case means relief for two Nebraskans who faced losing their homes and all the equity they had built, when investment …

Environment   Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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Social Issues   Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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Today is National Voter Registration Day, and volunteers with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters are holding voter registration events across the …

Social Issues   Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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Palm Beach County schools are working to curb chronic absenteeism, which has surged since the pandemic. Nearly 39% of Palm Beach County students …


Health and Wellness   Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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Gaps in mental health care are a common research topic right now and for Minnesota youth in rural areas, a new report showed their families face big …


Environment   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Social Issues   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Social Issues   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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California is home to more than 181,000 people who are unhoused, with 75,000 in Los Angeles alone, so the Los Angeles Food Policy Council will host a …

Environment   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Groups concerned about pollution and climate change are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a trio of bills dubbed the "make polluters pay" package…


Social Issues   Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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This week, National Voter Registration Day was another timely reminder for Ohioans preparing for the 2024 general election. The latest reports from …

 

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