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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IN: Community Issues and Volunteering

The world celebrates International Women's Day March 8. The goal is to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. (Adobe Stock)
Notre Dame sophomore inspires on International Women's Day

A Hungarian-born girl who grew up in Terre Haute is reminding Hoosiers only they control their destiny - by sharing her inspirational story in celebra…

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The Nobel Foundation notes from 1957 until he died in 1968, King traveled more than six million miles, wrote five books and spoke more than 2,500 times about civil rights and injustice. (Adobe Stock)
IN city honors MLK's message of unity through community giving

Today is the nationally recognized birthday of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated for nonviolent methods to fight injustice…

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The American Red Cross says a single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. (Adobe Stock)
Holiday giving: Red Cross seeks more blood donations

The holiday season of giving has people searching for the perfect present for loved ones. One gift can save lives, but only if you'll roll up your …

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The Thrive Indianapolis Annual Report 2022 says Indianapolis has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 35 consecutive years. (Adobe Stock)
Indy, Bloomington recognized for environmental action plans

Bloomington and Indianapolis are getting some international recognition for the work they're doing to help the environment. The two have been named …

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The website 'governing.com' says according to recent assessments, three-quarters of American students lack sufficient understanding of civics concepts to apply them. (Adobe Stock)
National Civics Day encourages leadership, community engagement

Today is National Civics Day, rooted in history and a reminder of the importance of learning the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. On this …

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El sitio web 'governing.com' dice que, según evaluaciones recientes, tres cuartas partes de los estudiantes estadounidenses carecen de una comprensión suficiente de los conceptos cívicos para aplicarlos. (Adobe Stock)
Día Nacional de la Cívica fomenta el liderazgo y la participación comunitaria

Hoy es el Día Nacional de la Cívica. Tiene sus raíces en la historia y es un recordatorio de la importancia de aprender los derechos y …

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The Indiana Literacy Organization says children who lack good reading skills in their early years are prone to leaving school without a diploma, which can lead to perpetuation of a cycle of poverty and illiteracy. (Adobe Stock)
State Kicks In to Help Boost Literacy Rates for IN Children

Reading may not be a favorite activity for some kids, but a new program aims to change that - by sending books directly to their homes. The Dolly …

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La Organización de Alfabetización de Indiana dice que los niños que carecen de buenas habilidades de lectura en sus primeros años son propensos a abandonar la escuela sin un diploma, lo que puede llevar a la perpetuación de un ciclo de pobreza y analfabetismo. (Adobe Stock)
Estado interviene para ayudar a aumentar tasas de alfabetización de niños de IN

Puede que la lectura no sea una actividad favorita para algunos niños, pero un nuevo programa pretende cambiar eso enviando libros directamente …

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Federal spending on USDA's food and nutrition assistance programs totaled $183 billion in fiscal year 2022. Adjusted for inflation, that's 6% less than the previous year. (Adobe Stock)
Indiana Food Banks Step Up to Use Funding from Legislature

It has been one month since Indiana announced food banks across the state will share $2 million in state funds, and those food banks say it cannot …

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This year's Andrus Award recipient in Indiana helps with AARP's Driver Safety program. (and.one/Adobe Stock)
Group Spotlights Community Service Contributions in the Hoosier State

INDIANAPOLIS -- As we enter the holiday season, groups are spotlighting community service and the value it brings for both volunteers and the people …

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More than 6,000 people from Afghanistan are awaiting resettlement at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. (JP Photography/Adobe Stock)
Indiana Universities Work to Support Displaced Afghan Scholars, Students

BLOOMINGTON, IN -- Universities in Indiana are working to support Afghan students and scholars; both those still in Afghanistan and those arriving to …

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Un nuevo reporte sobre presupuestos de alto nivel sugiere que los estados se ahorren lor programas de capacitación de la fuerza laboral. (auremar/Adobe Stock)
Reporte enciende alarma sobre consecuencias de recortar presupuestos educativos más altos

INDIANAPOLIS -- Un reporte reciente insta a los estados a no cometer los errores de la más reciente recesión recortando los presupuestos de …

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