Civic Engagement
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Revised Colorado Water Plan Prioritizes Conservation
A coalition of conservation groups is giving Colorado's revised state water plan a thumbs-up for its increased focus on protecting Colorado's rivers…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Informational Tour Kicks Off for WI Supreme Court Race
Wisconsin's primary election is two weeks away, and a high-profile state Supreme Court race is on the ballot. Several advocacy groups are behind a …
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Falling Lake Powell Water Levels Put Wyoming Hydro Power at Risk
Part of the deal Wyoming struck for sending its water down the Colorado River was that state residents would be able to tap electricity generated at G…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Maine Secretary of State Testifies Against Voter ID Bill
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said a bill to require Maine voters to present photo identification in order to cast ballots is unnecessary and coul…
Monday, February 6, 2023
Group Continues Calls for Better Legislative Rules in PA
While the Pennsylvania House is still out of session and won't resume until late February, the public and advocacy groups are voicing their concerns…
Report: Women’s Rights a Canary in Coal Mine for Democracy
By Jennifer Weiss-Wolf for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …
MA Legislation Aims to Improve Language Access for All
Lawmakers and immigrants-rights activists in the Commonwealth are hoping to pass the Language Access and Inclusion Act, which would dramatically …
Critics: IA Proposal Would 'Politicize' Attorney General's Office
Critics of a proposal in the Iowa Legislature to broaden the Iowa Attorney General's authority say it could inject politics into the historically nonp…
Editor: News Outlets Must Do Better to Regain Consumers' Trust
Americans continue to have little faith in the mainstream news media, with many people under the age of 30 saying they trust information from social …
Public Health Benefits of Limiting Oil, Gas Methane Pollution
The public has until February 13th to weigh in on new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane pollution at oil and gas…
Maine’s Small Farmers See Benefits from USDA Census
Maine's small farmers are encouraged to complete the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture census to ensure they have a voice in federal decisions …
Granite State’s Small Farmers Reap Benefits from USDA Census
New Hampshire's small farmers are encouraged to complete the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture census to ensure they have a voice in federal …