Several Connecticut counties rank poorly in the latest State of the Air report by the American Lung Association. Four counties measured for ozone …
A Connecticut bill would expand the state's paid sick leave law. The initial 2011 law requires 40 hours of paid sick leave for workers at employers …
The Supreme Court case Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson could upend homeless populations in Connecticut and nationwide. The case centers around whether …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Advocates supporting the legalization of medical aid in dying in Delaware are optimistic following the recent passage of House Bill 140. It is now …
A new annual report suggests Delaware needs further investments in areas affecting children and young families, particularly in education. This …
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
New research could help Maine dairy farmers increase profits while reducing effects on the climate.
Scientists said adding a plant-based essential …
Monday, May 6, 2024
State officials in Maine are highlighting apprenticeships as a way to earn a living wage and contribute to the state's growing green economy…
State officials in Maine are preparing the next generation for climate change-related activism and careers. A new state-run website helps young …
Monday, May 6, 2024
As pandemic-era protections were lifted a new report showed the number of children on Medicaid has varied widely between states, with Maryland doing …
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission casts doubt on the idea that rising grocery prices in Maryland and nationwide have been due to retailer…
A new report shows the increase in turnover among election officials in Maryland and nationwide is not as dramatic as many have feared. The …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Students and faculty at Northeastern University are demanding their school issue a public apology for what they say are false charges of antisemitism …
Cities and towns across Massachusetts hope to increase young voter turnout in local elections by lowering the voting age to sixteen or seventeen…
Boston University's Prison Education Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and is hoping to expand. Students at Massachusetts Correctional …
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate.
Scientists …
Some New Hampshire businesses and educators say legislation targeting LGBTQ+ students is harming both kids and the state's economy as it faces a criti…
Concerns about potential voter intimidation have spurred several states to consider banning firearms at polling sites but so far, New Hampshire is …
After a five-year court battle, New Jersey's medical aid-in-dying law has been affirmed by the state's Supreme Court, which rejected an attempt to …
New Jersey kids score higher than the national average for overall well-being but large racial disparities persist, according to a new study…
Groups battling hunger in New Jersey are sounding the alarm about a type of food assistance that needs more funding in the New Year. In one month…
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
New York groups are providing student protesters with resources to help sustain demonstrations safely and peacefully, as the war between Israel and …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New York City advocates are excited yet concerned about the 2025 budget.
In recent weeks, funding was restored to certain education programs such as …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New maps show the extent of New York State's lead pipe replacement program.
They demonstrate progress in replacing lead service lines, although the …
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The shortage of educators and school staffers has reached a crisis level in some Pennsylvania public schools, prompting a new "Educators Rising" …
Monday, May 6, 2024
As Children's Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in Pennsylvania, an expert said parents can help their children have a healthy brain to thrive…
Pennsylvania is among the states where massive protests and tent encampments opposing the war in Gaza are growing. Elez Beresin-Scher, a sociology …
A new annual report finds Rhode Island families need better access to affordable child care. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
By Annie Ropeik for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publ…
Children of color in Vermont fare relatively well compared to their peers nationwide, but a new report says economic disparities persist for their …
Autumn leaves will soon be falling and a growing number of homeowners in Vermont are willing to leave them on the ground. A new survey from the …
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