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Harvard sues Trump administration to halt federal ban on enrolling international students; New climate change research: People can't fight it alone; Imprisoning KY parents has worsened foster care crisis; Soap Box Derby prepares future IN race car drivers.

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A deadlocked Supreme Court prevents nation's first publicly funded religious school, House Republicans celebrate passage of their domestic policy bill, and Trump administration sues states for taking climate action.

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Despite lawmaker efforts, rural communities still short of crucial broadband, new Trump administration priorities force USDA grant recipients to reapply, and Appalachia's traditional broom-making craft gets an economic boost from an international nonprofit.

Budget Policy & Priorities

Maintaining tax cuts for the rich from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would reduce annual federal revenue by about 1.2% after 10 years, according to a new study. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, May 23, 2025

Report: Taxing the rich raises revenue without hurting GDP

Reports that the Trump administration has considered taxing wealthy Americans to pay for mass deportations and other priorities come on the heels of a…

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Wildlife crossing structures in Montana now have a dedicated funding stream after the governor signed a bill funneling marijuana tax revenue to conservation projects. (Steve Gadomski/Adobe Stock)

Friday, May 23, 2025

MT conservation groups applaud new marijuana tax revenue law

Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Montana will now support a wider variety of conservation projects, since Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed House …

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The International Energy Association's Global EV Outlook projects more than 25% of cars sold worldwide in 2025 will be electric vehicles. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, May 23, 2025

Federal cuts threaten EV incentives for Missouri motorists

Missouri has more than 13,000 all-electric vehicles registered, according to recent U.S. Department of Energy figures. However, threats to federal …

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Many state governments just wrapped up their legislative sessions with new spending plans in place. Policy experts say they may soon have to make significant adjustments if Congress approves a budget with major overhauls for programs such as SNAP and Medicaid. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, May 23, 2025

Under House GOP budget, are states ready for the extra costs?

A budget plan taking shape in Congress is getting attention for tax cuts and reductions for safety-net programs. Policy experts in South Dakota also …

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The International Energy Association's Global EV Outlook projects more than 25% of cars sold worldwide in 2025 will be electric vehicles. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Federal budget cuts could mean EV tax credit loss for Ohio drivers

Supporters of electric vehicle ownership say there are a number of advantages to owning one. Studies show EVs can convert 85% to 90% of their energy …

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In the most recent count, Iowa had just over 59,200 registered nurses in the state, a 28% increase over the previous decade. But low wages and challenging working conditions often make recruiting and retaining them a challenge. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Medicaid cuts would reduce services, wages in Iowa hospitals

The U.S. House of Representatives could vote on the federal budget as soon as today, which contains large reductions to Medicaid services. In Iowa…

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Kelly explains how proposed federal budget cuts would impact AZ

As Republicans in Washington continue to negotiate provisions in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill, a recent report from the Joint …

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Medicaid covers more births in rural areas than metro ones, at 47% and 40% respectively, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. (Oleg Breslavtsev/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Three Montana counties top U.S. list for moms’ reliance on Medicaid

Montana mothers and could-be moms rely more on Medicaid than in other states, and would be harder hit by proposed cuts to the program. More than 30%…

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For rural hospitals that are able to stay afloat, the report notes a decline in obstetrical services. (Misha/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Report: Rural OR depends on Medicaid to cover childbirth

Oregon is one of the top ten states with the highest share of women of childbearing age covered by Medicaid in rural areas. That's according to a new …

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Some 92% of people younger than 65 who are covered by Medicaid are either employed or unable to work because of disability, illness, caregiving responsibilities or school obligations, according to KFF. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, May 22, 2025

108,000 Coloradans would lose Medicaid coverage under work requirements

The current Republican reconciliation bill in Congress would require able-bodied adults covered by Medicaid to prove they work, go to school or do …

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More than 50 protesters rallied on the steps of the Capitol Building in Sacramento to fight proposed cuts to Medi-Cal, which would affect more than 350,000 undocumented Californians. (California Immigrant Policy Center)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Groups rally against proposed Medi-Cal cuts for undocumented people

Groups fighting for immigrants' rights and health care access asked lawmakers in Sacramento on Tuesday to reject proposed cuts to Medi-Cal for undocum…

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On average, more than 23% of rural women of childbearing age receive health care coverage through Medicaid. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Report: Rural women of childbearing age more often rely on Medicaid

A new report found women of childbearing age in rural areas rely more on Medicaid for health care coverage than their urban counterparts and cuts to M…

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