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President Trump scraps planned talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Also on our Friday rundown: California lawmakers support and emergency hotline for foster kids; and boating is a booming business in states like Minnesota.

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If the bill giving industry oversight over the Department of Environmental Quality is signed by Gov. Rick Snyder, conservation groups fear that more injection wells such as this one in Osceola will be permitted across the state. (Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation)

Conservation Groups Press Snyder to Reject DEQ Oversight Bills

Thursday, May 24, 2018

LANSING, Mich. — Groups concerned about clean water and clean air are pressing Gov. Rick Snyder to reject several bills that would give ...Read More

According to Integrity Florida, utilities have an outsized lobbying presence in the state Capitol, employing more than one lobbyist for every two legislators. (Pixabay)

Report: Florida's Utility Companies Hold Power Over Regulators

Thursday, May 17, 2018

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The power generated by Florida's four largest utilities goes far beyond just turning your lights on, according to a new ...Read More

The Rev. Cassandra Gould with the Clean Missouri initiative addresses the media Thursday, presenting the Secretary of State's office with more than 344,000 signature petitions. (Clean Missouri Initiative)

MO Voters to Decide on Initiative Targeting Corruption in Government

Monday, May 7, 2018

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Volunteers in the Clean Missouri Initiative recently submitted nearly 347,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's ...Read More

Polls show nearly 85 percent of the U.S. population, including Republicans, Democrats and Independents, believe money has too much influence in politics. (dukeengage.duke.edu)

NM Conference Asks: "Can U.S. Political System Be Fair?"

Friday, April 27, 2018

SANTA FE, N.M. – Some very diverse groups will be getting together in Santa Fe on Saturday, determined to find common ground and goals ...Read More

A new study shows that local governments are better positioned to connect traditionally underserved communities to broadband internet. (Pixabay)

Report: Municipal Broadband Could Protect Consumer Privacy

Monday, April 16, 2018

DENVER – As Congress considers remedies for large-scale privacy breaches by Cambridge Analytica and Facebook, a recent report suggests that ...Read More

A federal district judge has ruled that the State of Maryland and Washington, D.C., can pursue a lawsuit against President Donald Trump for unfair competition. (Pixabay)

Judge Allows Maryland, D.C. to Sue Trump

Thursday, March 29, 2018

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Maryland and Washington, D.C., have grounds to sue President Donald Trump. This allows ...Read More

Alexander Nix, CEO of Cambridge Analytica, speaks at the Web Summit 2017 at Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. The company has been banned from Facebook. (Sam Barnes/Web Summit/flickr)

NC GOP, Tillis, McHenry Silent on Cambridge Analytica Connection

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. — It's a story with international implications that has ties here in North Carolina. Cambridge Analytica - a firm now suspected ...Read More

Kentucky ranks 40th nationally for solar installed, which includes about 3,000 homes. (Jon Callas/Flickr)

Clean Energy Backers: Solar's Viability in KY in Peril

Monday, February 5, 2018

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Kentucky House committee is debating controversial legislation that opponents say will kill the viability of solar in the ...Read More

Large donors contributed 14 times as much as small donors to Oregon candidates and ballot measure campaigns in 2016. (Cacophony/Wikimedia Commons)

Oregon Elections: Large Donors Outspent Small by 14 Times

Friday, February 2, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. – Big money dominated the 2016 elections in Oregon, according to a new report. The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group ...Read More

The Small Donor Elections bill has been introduced for Oregon's legislative session, which begins Feb. 5. (Sean Fornelli/Flickr)

Bill Seeks to Tackle Big Money in Ore. Politics

Friday, January 26, 2018

SALEM, Ore. – Lawmakers will introduce a bill next month that aims to empower small donors in Oregon elections. Under House Bill 4076 ...Read More

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