Tribal nations fear a recent SCOTUS decision erodes sovereignty, Black property owners learn what is "rightfully yours" can be an uphill battle over time, rural America needs more resources to meet the demographic transition, and the Appalachian region wants YOU!

Biden makes a major move on marijuana laws; the U.S. and its allies begin exercises amid North Korean threats; and Generation Z says it's paying close attention to the 2022 midterms.

Ohio's Secretary of State launches an election investigation unit, Tennessee works to attract more students of color to higher education, and New York elected officials seek more offshore wind farms.

Medicaid expansion is a key issue in Missouri's U.S. Senate race, Wisconsin pushes for policies to further manufacturing gains, and a Phoenix clinic develops a workaround for Arizona's abortion law.

Postal unions fight for higher standards of service, a proposed high-speed rail line could make a N.Y.-D.C. trip just an hour, and a study finds oilfield gas flares are more harmful than had been thought.

Nebraska voters to decide on a wage floor for workers, new California laws aim to improve college graduation rates, and Connecticut rides the trend of transitioning to electric vehicles.

Florida begins a long effort to recover from Ian, an Arkansas school works to attract more students to higher education, and Massachusetts Narcan trainers enlist the public's help to prevent overdose deaths.

Baseball is America's pastime, and more international players are taking the stage, rural communities can get help applying for federal funds through the CHIPS and Science Act, and a Texas university is helping more Black and Latina women pursue careers in agriculture.

Flooding and power outages are concerns as Ian ravages Florida, advocates urge remembering those with disabilities amid the hurricane, and there may be a link between flood risk and abandoned mine land.

FEMA officials warn Floridians to prepare for flooding from Hurricane Ian, a bill to reform the certification of presidential elections gains bipartisan support, and President Biden touts reduced insulin prices.

Arizona's Sen. Kyrsten Simema defends the filibuster, the CBO says student loan forgiveness could cost $400 billion, and whistleblower Edward Snowden is granted Russian citizenship.

Two-thirds of voters say the 2022 midterms are more important than past elections, the White House slams an Arizona abortion ruling, and one observer says Latin American migrants know the U.S. won't turn them away.

Condemnation of Russian war on Ukraine continues at the U.N, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there's need for worker training to rebuild Puerto Rico, the House takes on record corporate profits while consumers struggle with inflation.

The Fed hikes a key interest rate again, government help for older homes could ease the housing crisis, and a federal grant will help California train communications workers as it expands broadband.

Distressed rural communities are gaining new tools to improve, New England is short on volunteer firefighters, and migrant flights prompted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are under investigation.

Voters are urged to learn about the powers of their local and state officials, child advocates meet with leaders in Washington, D.C., and a Montana Native American group is getting people registered to vote.

Censorship is highlighted during Banned Books Week, Hurricane Fiona is bringing heavy rains, high winds, and power outages to Puerto Rico, and tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day.

Rail workers reach a tentative agreement with railroad companies; Minnesota nurses return to work after three-day strike, an FBI briefing sheds light on growing threats to law enforcement; and Biden hosts an anti-hate summit.

Communities with deteriorating water and sewer systems fear a repeat of Jackson, Kansas struggles to meet the needs of a growing Muslim population, and Ivy League universities step-up recruitment of rural students.

Sen. Bernie Sanders sides with unions over a pending railroad strike, President Biden touts electric vehicles in Detroit, and a new poll shows inflation and reproductive rights are top issues for Latino voters.

Primary season comes to a close, Whitewater investigator Ken Starr passes away, Republicans are surprised by Lindsey Graham's abortion ban bill, and a Twitter whistleblower warns Congress about lax data protection.

President Biden promotes a new American moonshot against cancer, airport union workers rally around the bipartisan infrastructure law, and Minnesota nurses hold a three-day strike over low wages and understaffing.

Pleas for unity mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, Britain's parliament pledges allegiance to its new king, and dozens of House Democrats oppose including fossil fuel permit reforms in a stop-gap funding bill.

Leaders mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II and dozens of states set to receive more than $438 million from JUUL Labs settlement.