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Health and Wellness
Indiana families are preparing kids for back-to-school season, and mental-health experts say emotional readiness is just as important as school …
Environment
The Trump administration's long-term plan for artificial intelligence could have far-reaching environmental impacts across the country. His strategy …
Social Issues
A public funding mechanism for Seattle elections is up for renewal in next week's election. The Democracy Voucher program was passed 10 years ago…
Social Issues
Coaches in the Renton School District, just south of Seattle, are organizing with the American Federation of Teachers to fight for what they say are …
Social Issues
A new Washington law ensures employees quick access to their personnel files, which are necessary for many things including filing for workers' …
Social Issues
Residents in a South Bend mobile home community oppose a management rule banning standard window air conditioners. According to the management's …
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Social Issues
Minimum wage workers in Colorado have to work two full-time jobs, or 82 hours per week, to afford a one-bedroom apartment, according to a new report …
Health and Wellness
Artificial intelligence is appearing more prominently in many aspects of life and research suggests older populations are curious, yet remain wary of …
Environment
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed into law the first set of statewide policies in the country supporting community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are …
Environment
Rural Alaska power customers are likely to pay higher electricity rates as a result of the elimination of incentives to switch away from traditional f…
Social Issues
By Marilyn Odendahl for The Indiana Citizen.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Indiana Citizen-Free Press India…
An Indiana-based summit meeting will spotlight how university campuses can help power economic growth across the state. Indiana University hosts its …
Social Issues
Groups fighting for a free and fair judicial system are speaking out against violence, threats and insults targeting judges in Indiana and across the …