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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.

OH: Philanthropy

Giving Tuesday began in 2012 at New York City's 92nd Street YMCA and is now observed in every country in the world. (OntheRun Photo/Adobe Stock)
Groups hoping Ohioans are feeling philanthropic on Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday tomorrow, donating money isn't the only way to support the groups and causes you care about. The global Giving Tuesday movement …

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Research in 2019 found people of color are up to 25% more likely than white defendants to have to pay a monetary bail amount, and are less likely to be able to afford it. (Adobe Stock)
Bail Funds Fight to End Cash-Bail System in Ohio, U.S.

By Ashley Johnson/ Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration The sudden killing o…

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Hundreds of volunteers are expected at City Year Cleveland's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event. (City Year Cleveland)
MLK Day: 'Anyone Can Be Great, Because Anyone Can Serve'

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- From young students to business professionals, today, Ohioans from all walks of life will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr…

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About 1 in 5 people in a BBB Give.org survey said they highly trust charities. (AdobeStock)
Giving Tuesday: Be Generous Yet Wise

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Be generous with your pocketbook, but also be wise - that's the advice of the Ohio Attorney General's Office on Giving Tuesday…

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AARP volunteers in Ohio have been educating folks about the state’s new Caregiving Act. (AARP Ohio)
Some Ohio Volunteers Seek a New Leader

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hundreds of AARP volunteers work across the state to help improve the lives of Ohioans age 50 and over - and the organization …

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The American Red Cross and other disaster-relief groups are monitoring the remnants of Hurricane Harvey so they can react accordingly. (NOAA)
Dozens of Ohio Volunteers Assist Hurricane Harvey Survivors

COLUMBUS, Ohio – One of the most common questions asked amid natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey is, "How can we help?" And dozens of …

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Many people wait until year's end to donate to charities, only to find that not all are legitimate. (Howard Blake /Flickr)
Is a Charity Legit? Here's How to Know

COLUMBUS, Ohio – There are more than one-and-a-half million charitable organizations in the U.S., so it can be tough to figure out which ones …

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Service projects around Ohio will honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. (LindsayT…/Flickr)
Ohioans Making MLK Holiday a Day to Give Back

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Folks around Ohio are spending the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by giving back to their communities. Since 1994, MLK Day …

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Experts recommend gathering important documents early to get a jumpstart on tax-filing season. (Ken Teegardin/Flickr)
Jump into the New Year: Get a Jump on Your Tax Returns

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Now that the holiday season is over, attention will soon shift to the much less jolly income tax-filing season. The Internal …

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Immigrant-owned businesses are helping revive some Ohio neighborhoods. (Kailey Sherrick)<br /><br />
Refugees Breathing New Life into Ohio Neighborhood

COLUMBUS, Ohio - At a time of controversy for refugees in the U.S., a story of acceptance in an Ohio community is coming to light. The narrative of …

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It isn't all about the presents this holiday season. Ohioans are also urged to give to legitimate charities that help those who are less fortunate. Credit: Kris Mouser-Brown/Flickr
Giving Tuesday: Making an Impact on Lives of Others

COLUMBUS, Ohio – While thinking about giving to people we love during the holidays, Ohioans can also consider giving to the less fortunate in …

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PHOTO: Ohioans are encouraged to donate food during the
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Filling a Bag To Help Feed Ohio Families

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Mothers Day weekend has become synonymous with the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, when letter carriers from across the nation collect …

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