Friday, April 19, 2024
Tribal advocates keep up legal pressure for fair political maps; 12-member jury sworn in for Trump's historic criminal trial; the importance of healthcare decision planning; and a debt dilemma: poll shows how many people wrestle with college costs.
Civil rights activists say a court ruling could end the right to protest in three southern states, a federal judge lets January 6th lawsuits proceed against former President Trump, and police arrest dozens at a Columbia University Gaza protest.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024
Balancing the needs of the many with those who have traditionally reaped benefits from public lands is behind a new rule issued Thursday by the Bureau…
Friday, April 19, 2024
Across the U.S., most political boundaries tied to the 2020 Census have been in place for a while, but a national project on map fairness for …
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Health and Wellness Thursday, April 18, 2024
Health disparities in Texas are not only making some people sick, but affecting the state's economy. A new study shows Texas is losing $7 billion a …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
City and county governments are feeling the pinch of rising operating costs but in Wisconsin, federal incentives are driving a range of local …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Well over three-fourths of Americans support universal background checks for gun purchases, but federal law allows unlicensed people to sell guns at …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
The New York HEAT Act might not make the final budget. The bill reduces the state's reliance on natural gas and cuts ratepayer costs by eliminating …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Washington joins a handful of states to do away with mandatory meetings for employees on political or religious matters. Sometimes known as captive …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Educators and public school advocates are pushing back on a measure which would consolidate state-funded services that have been an important part of …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
The solar eclipse has sparked more interest in science and technology, especially among young people. But the saying, 'You can't be what you don't …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
Wet weather this spring has improved drought conditions in Minnesota and southern Canada. However, experts remain on alert for increased wildfire …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
Two pieces of legislation in Connecticut could bolster public transportation if they make it through the General Assembly. Senate Bill 277 would …
Health and Wellness Friday, April 19, 2024
Social Issues Friday, April 19, 2024
The need for child care and early learning is critical, especially in rural Arkansas. One nonprofit is working to fill those gaps by giving providers …
Environment Friday, April 19, 2024
An annual march for farmworkers' rights is being held Sunday in northwest Washington. This year, marchers are focusing on the conditions for local …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
As state budget negotiations continue, groups fighting climate change are asking California lawmakers to cut subsidies for oil and gas companies …