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Speaker Pelosi sends a message to Trump – No State of the Union in Congress while shutdown continues. Also on the Thursday rundown: federal employees in Michigan to rally against the shutdown. Plus a Green New Deal in New York raises the bar for clean energy.

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Federal workers held a rally last Thursday against the shutdown and say they expect an even bigger turnout Friday. (T.J. Hitt)

Federal Employees in Michigan to Rally Friday Against Government Shutdown

Thursday, January 17, 2019

DETROIT – Federal employees fed up with the government shutdown are planning to brave the cold and rally in front of the Federal Building in Det ...Read More

Gov. Andrew Cuoma wants to more than double new large scale, land based wind and solar projects. (4dr14nqg/pixabay)

Green New Deal Raises Bar for Clean Energy

Thursday, January 17, 2019

ALBANY, N.Y. – Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for a massive expansion of clean energy in New York. In his State of the State and Budget address ...Read More

Gov. Gavin Newsom has created the new position of Early Childhood Policy Adviser, a move applauded by children's groups in the state. (Darby/Twenty20)

Children’s Groups Push for CA Governor’s Budget Priorities

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

LOS ANGELES - Groups that advocate for children in California are pressing state lawmakers to fully fund Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget requests to ...Read More

Seniors seeking low-cost housing soon will have more options in Maine. (Twenty20)

Millions of Dollars of Senior Housing Bonds Released in Maine

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine - Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday signed off on $15 million of state bonds for affordable senior housing in Maine, more than three years ...Read More

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., touts the Land and Water Conservation Fund during his surprise appearance at a public-lands rally in Helena. (Whitney Tawney/Montana Conservation Voters)

Public-Lands Supporters Lay Out 2019 Session Priorities

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

HELENA, Mont. — After a rally in Helena last week, advocates for public lands are setting their agenda for this year's session. The rally ...Read More

Wyoming currently spends $138 million per year for long-term care costs, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. (Pixabay)

AARP Makes Case for Investments to Save Long-Term Care Costs

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As Wyoming lawmakers work to create a state budget with smaller revenues from oil and gas production, advocates for people 50 ...Read More

More than 600,000 people in Indiana rely on food assistance through SNAP to put food on the table. (USDA)

Indiana Steps Up Efforts to Fight Food Insecurity During Shutdown

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS — With the federal government shutdown in its fourth week, state and federal leaders, along with hunger-fighting groups, are ...Read More

Non-biodegradable, single-use plastic bags are a threat to wildlife and the environment. (RitaE/pixabay)

Cuomo to Propose Ban on Plastic Bags

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive budget includes measures to combat litter, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and protect the ...Read More

New Mexico legislators begin a new session today under a court order to file an initial plan to fix the state's schools by April 15. (mcsk12nm)

NM Legislators to Hear Need to Improve Kids' Well-Being

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

SANTA FE, N.M. — As part of opening day at the 2019 New Mexico Legislature, the state's Voices for Children group will highlight its annual New ...Read More

State and county workers in Minnesota are working hard to make sure the state's 500,000 low-income people receive their February food stamp benefits early, despite a partial federal government shutdown.(Twenty20)

Gov't. Shutdown Means Early Checks for MN SNAP Recipients

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — As the partial federal government shutdown drags on, the United States Department of Agriculture will pay February's ...Read More

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