Friday, March 21, 2025
Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze; Iowa town halls find 'empty chairs'; California groups bring generations together to work on society's biggest problems; and Pennsylvania works to counter Trump clean energy rollbacks.
Lawmakers from both parties face angry constituents. Some decide to skip town halls rather than address concerned voters and Kentucky considers mandatory Medicaid work requirements.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Student loans are among the areas overseen by the U.S. Department of Education and since President Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to …
Friday, March 21, 2025
South Dakota farmers leading the "locally grown" movement have visions of a dynamic regional food production system but some of it is in doubt with lo…
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Social Issues Thursday, March 20, 2025
An audit by Allegheny County reveals most public defenders face excessive caseloads and a lack of resources, putting clients at a disadvantage…
Social Issues Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Michigan is home to more than 470,000 veterans, yet many have never accessed the military benefits to which they are entitled. The gap in support …
Health and Wellness Wednesday, March 19, 2025
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Oregon News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Servic…
Social Issues Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is joining forces with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency to cut costs at the Postal Service, this week …
Social Issues Friday, March 21, 2025
Legislation in Virginia would prohibit any systematic removals of people from voter rolls at least 90 days before an election. Last August, …
Environment Friday, March 21, 2025
Federal rules meant to better control harmful methane emissions will not take effect since Congress and President Donald Trump have intervened but the…
Friday, March 21, 2025
Health and Wellness Friday, March 21, 2025
This week, workers who provide in-home and nursing home care rallied against cuts to Medicaid. Washington's Medicaid, known as Apple Health…
Social Issues Thursday, March 20, 2025
Many Texans feel strongly, one way or another, about the proposed school voucher bill before state lawmakers. Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a plan to …
Social Issues Thursday, March 20, 2025
Environment Thursday, March 20, 2025
Greenpeace has been ordered to pay several hundred million dollars stemming from the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and some are saying the verdict l…
Social Issues Thursday, March 20, 2025
As Los Angeles starts to recover from the firestorm, people are looking for ways to harden their homes against future mega-blazes. Experts said the …
Social Issues Thursday, March 20, 2025
Social Issues Thursday, March 20, 2025
Social Issues Thursday, March 20, 2025
The number of working-age Wyoming adults with college degrees or valuable credentials increased by over 18% between 2009 and 2023, according to …
Environment Thursday, March 20, 2025
The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil health and increase …
Social Issues Thursday, March 20, 2025
Debates over academic freedom and diversity initiatives have intensified nationally and in Ohio. Senate Bill 1, known as the Advance Ohio Higher …