DES MOINES, Iowa - There are changing trends when it comes to the scourge of methamphetamine in Iowa, but the drug's dangerous and deadly grip remains tight in communities across the state. Thanks to laws on psuedoephedrine and meth precursor ingredients, there has been a dramatic drop in the numbe ...Read More

RALEIGH, N.C. - Now that the flurry of Black Friday and Cyber Monday has passed, North Carolina nonprofits are reminding residents about the chance to give to the greater good. Today is #GivingTuesday, and the goal is to inspire consumers to contribute to their communities in the form of charitable ...Read More

LANSING, Mich. - After several big shopping days, Michiganders have the opportunity to shift the focus away from consumerism today by making a charitable donation on what has been dubbed #GivingTuesday. Bill Gesaman, director of stakeholder engagement with the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), ...Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio - With changes made to key provisions of the proposed Food Safety Modernization Act by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), concerns are mounting the newly redrafted food safety rules could place an unfair burden on small, organic, and family farms in Ohio. Amalie Lipstreu, p ...Read More

PHOENIX - Following the massive consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, today's #GivingTuesday campaign is calling on Arizonans to support a variety of charities and nonprofits in their own communities. Arizona's Children Association is one of several nonprofits in the state partnering on #Gi ...Read More

CHICAGO - With Black Friday and Cyber Monday receding in the rearview mirror, today marks a day dedicated to giving back as Illinoisans are encouraged to join a new tradition of generosity on #GivingTuesday. Nonprofit organizations around the state are working to raise $12 million in one day throug ...Read More

INDIANAPOLIS - A rubber duck, a shopping cart playset and a tambourine are among the toys on store shelves that contain potential hazards, according to the 29th annual Trouble In Toyland report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG). Pam Clough, campaign organizer with PIRG, says more ...Read More

MEDFORD, Ore. - It's the time of year when generosity comes to the forefront, and if a charitable food drive is on the list for your business, church, or city, there are some good ideas around the state for making it work. Carmen Gentry, food bank manager at Community Connection of Northeast Oregon ...Read More