Monday, May 23, 2022
A new report found Texas likely undercounted the number of people who actually live in the state when gathering information for the 2020 census…
With congressional voting district maps finally in place in Missouri, county clerks are working to educate voters on the changes. Every 10 years …
Latino civil rights groups are pressing for changes to make up for a significant undercount in the 2020 Census. The most recent findings show the 202…
Monday, May 23, 2022
A new survey finds 8 in 10 Kentucky parents say afterschool programs could help their child combat social and mental-health struggles by reducing unpr…
Groups fighting for children's rights say they are disappointed Gov. Gavin Newsom's May budget revision did not include more money for the Hearing …
May is mental health awareness month. As part of that, groups in Idaho are using HOPE Week to help kids in crisis and reduce the state's worrying …
Monday, May 23, 2022
Women ages 50 and over cast a big chunk of ballots, with a big impact in American elections, and a new poll looked at what they want.
Findings in …
Friday, May 20, 2022
Examples of proposed policies and candidates tied to false claims of election fraud have spread to Minnesota, and a new national report found the …
The pandemic appears to have increased the level of violence in U.S. cities, and a new study found local officials and mayors, especially those of …
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Monday, May 23, 2022
One of North Carolina's oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities is finding new ways to help students stay enrolled and graduate.
Recent …
Monday, May 23, 2022
By age 35, workers with a bachelor's degree or higher are about twice as likely as workers with just a high school diploma to have a good job - one …
A new report found Michigan kids have remained stagnant across several key indicators of student success, such as fourth-grade reading and eighth-…
Monday, May 23, 2022
Maine is seeking proposals for a grant opportunity to support local food producers and production and assist low-income residents in accessing local f…
Friday, May 20, 2022
Virginia's food banks are facing a perfect storm of issues. High inflation for everyday goods is driving up food costs for lower-income families…
Oregonians are casting their ballots for Tuesday's primary election. One issue affecting many voters is access to child care. Courtney Helstein…
Monday, May 23, 2022
Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading causes of death in North Dakota, prompting state officials to launch an online dashboard, where the public …
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and state officials are encouraging Coloradans to get up to speed on prevention and emergency-exit strategies if …
An official plan to expand broadband in Texas is due out June 15, after state officials traveled near and far to collect public comments on internet …
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Friday, May 20, 2022
A new museum exhibition in Baltimore opening to the public today aims to tell the story of Maryland's fight for civil rights, both in the past and …
An upcoming art exhibition in Chicago aims to provide a new framework to view the city's struggles with housing, past and present. Hosted by the …
"Worlds Imagined" is the theme of this year's campaign for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - which is March. Iowans with disabilities and …
May is Community Action Month, and local agencies helping low-income families hope Congress signs off on a plan to bolster and modernize their …
An initiative that would repeal Washington's capital-gains tax on the state's richest residents is struggling to gain traction. Initiative No…
Gov. Tom Wolf, lawmakers and community leaders are calling on the General Assembly to pass legislation that would send checks of up to $2,000 to …
Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…
With firearm deaths in Connecticut and across the country on the rise, a new initiative in Hartford aims to interrupt gun violence through a …
Pennsylvania stands ready to implement a new Biden administration federal rule on ghost-gun regulations at the state level. Ghost guns are …
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Data from Maine's annual Point in Time homelessness survey has been released, showing 4,411 individuals were experiencing homelessness on Jan…
Arkansas is declining most of the $146 million made available in a second round of Emergency Rental Assistance from the federal government. Critics …
Despite two years of government initiatives designed to provide financial aid and support to housing insecure residents, Wisconsin is still facing a …
Earlier this spring, Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a GOP-authored bill banning transgender girls from school sports. Now, Holcomb's own party is poised to …
New Mexico and 18 other states have announced plans to introduce legislation they say will be needed to protect transgender kids from civil and crimin…
Silence? Yes. Inaction? No. Today marks the annual Day of Silence, led by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, to raise awareness about …
The White House is fielding pitches from top Democratic lawmakers about their desire to dramatically expand student loan forgiveness. While a …
A new report found dishonest employers steal from some 213,000 people in Ohio each year by paying them less than the minimum wage; and it is just one …
North Dakota has seen recent examples of staffing shake-ups among certain employers where a toxic environment was cited. It coincides with rhetoric …
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What is the link between anxiety about death and Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine? A Seattle-based organization is hostin…
Ukrainians, along with many Germans and Norwegians, accounted for most of the European settlers who landed in North Dakota. Now, their descendants …
The new year is just around the corner, and one Ohio faith leader is asking folks to find comfort in community during uncertain times. With the …
President Joe Biden traveled to Buffalo Tuesday to grieve with residents of the city, after 10 people were killed over the weekend in an anti-Black …
Oregon's primary election is today, and one of the issues affecting voters is systemic racism. Black, Indigenous and people of color suffer from …
Buffalo residents are grieving after a shooter killed 10 community members on Saturday in an anti-Black attack, apparently fueled by racist white …
Michigan is taking steps to improve the child welfare system for National Foster Care Month. In Michigan, nearly a quarter of young people who are …
May is National Foster Care Month, and groups that serve foster youths and families say improvements are needed for outcomes and to reduce …
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While workforce shortages are plaguing nearly every field these days, the stakes are particularly high for Ohio's county children's services agencies…
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Advocacy organizations of differing ideologies appear to be in agreement when it comes to certain bail reform efforts in Ohio. The Senate Judiciary …
After a drop due to the COVID pandemic, new research found Kentucky is once again crowding more people into jails and prisons. The Bluegrass State …
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has officially launched "Little Scandinavia," a unit in a state prison to focus on rehabilitation and reint…
During the first year of the global pandemic, medical consumers in Colorado received more than one million low-value healthcare services - diagnostic …
The baby-formula shortage is hitting Michigan families hard, especially those who live in rural areas, are low-income or have kids with digestive or …
The calendar indicates it is early May, but many Minnesotans are experiencing summerlike temperatures this week. As residents crank up the air …
Enbridge is seeking to reroute a portion of its Line 5 around the Bad River Band's territory in northern Wisconsin. The rerouting falls within the …
An article in the Chronicle of Higher Education showed progress has been made at Arizona State University (ASU) in recruiting Native American faculty …
Indigenous Mainers are working on a plan to boost tourism for the state's five Wabanaki Nations. The Wabanaki Cultural Tourism Initiative has …
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This story was produced with original reporting from Zoe Marks and Eric Chenoweth for Ms. MagazineBroadcast version by Lily Böhlke for …
Pro-choice activists want New Mexico to follow the lead of Connecticut in providing a safe haven for abortion providers after last week's leaked draft…
Leaders from the California Legislative Women's Caucus vowed to protect a person's right to have an abortion in the Golden State after a leaked draft …
The new congressional map - crafted by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature last month, scatters more than …
As the Minnesota Legislature considers new police-reform proposals, the discussions coincide with results from a state investigation of the …
Good-government groups are pushing back against a bill requiring voters to fill out a ballot which could later be thrown out if they are missing docum…
The pandemic has kept Washingtonians apart for the past two years. With COVID-19 numbers down, an event in Renton is aiming to bring people together …
Recreation departments across Pennsylvania are preparing to kick off their outdoor public pool seasons starting Memorial Day Weekend, marking for …
It's National Volunteer Week, and groups are spotlighting some of the benefits of volunteering, both for individuals and the communities they serve…
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Higher consumer prices are dominating financial headlines, but an investment trend is making noise. It encourages putting money into causes that …
Ukrainians continue to suffer in their country from the Russian invasion - and in Oregon, credit unions have banded together to send aid to the …
Philanthropy groups are pointing out a big gap in donations toward groups focused on women's and girls' issues during Women's History Month this year…
This week marked the 75th day since Russia invaded Ukraine. As the humanitarian disaster unfolds, those carrying out Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP)…
An Iowa college student is organizing a fundraiser and a message of peace for Ukraine, in an effort stretching 75 miles long. Anita Tamang, a senior …
Images from Ukraine and its fight for survival against Russia tug at the heartstrings of Americans, and those wishing to donate to relief …
From January 2020 to December 2021, utility companies shut off power to Hoosier homes more than 260,000 times. According to a new report from …
For Minnesota to make big gains in reducing poverty, its safety net needs to be more robust, according to a new report highlighting disparities …
By Katie Fleischer Broadcast version by Emily Scott Reporting for the Ms. Magazine -Arkansas News Service Collaboration It's no secret that extra …
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Five properties are newly added to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places this Historic Preservation Month. The list includes two …
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On Thursday, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is expected to sign a proclamation declaring May of 2022 Historic Preservation Month, part of a national …
The Montana historical meme contest is back and history has never felt so relevant in the internet age. The Montana State Library began the contest …
An all-volunteer vaccine clinic run by a farmworkers' union says it's expecting an increase in demand from seasonal migrant workers who want to be vac…
As the country reels with the highest levels of inflation seen since the 1980s, experts say without adding more workers, wage increases could drive …
This Sunday night, immigration and labor groups are marching for May Day on the Vegas strip, speaking out on the need for immigration reform and …
A youth crime bill passed by the Connecticut General Assembly has been sent to Gov. Ned Lamont's desk, even as some youth-justice advocates view the …
Although youth incarceration rates in the U.S. are on the decline, a report from The Sentencing Project reveals the number of young people being …
Nearly a quarter-million children were incarcerated in the U.S. in 2019, about five times more than annual point-in-time counts, according to a new …
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During the COVID pandemic, West Virginia's elementary school enrollment dropped and saw rankings near the bottom among states for some education …
With negotiations for Pennsylvania's budget under way, a new report unpacks the state's investment in early-childhood education. Advocates hope it …
A new toolkit for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade provides resources for teaching about issues of consent and healthy relationships…
Ohio's primary election includes candidates in the race for governor as well as many U.S. congressional districts, but the race to fill retiring U.S…
Members of social-justice organizations gathered outside the Wisconsin State Capitol on Tuesday in an effort to draw attention to allegations of uneth…
A new report recommends changes to the way political campaigns are paid for, analyzing contributions to local sheriffs' races in 11 states, including …
Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day, and there will be more than 135 events across Wisconsin where folks can dispose of both controlled and …
Yesterday, April 20, was an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts across the country, and here in Wisconsin, lawmakers marked the day by …
A new report confirms what it said CEOs have been telling shareholders for months: Inflation has been very good for business. Lindsay Owens…
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CORRECTION: Article updated to include comment from the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (6:30 a.m. EST. April 21, 2022) By Halena …
Parents Anonymous, part of the nonprofit Raising the Future, just got a grant from the federal government to the tune of $1 million. President Joe …
As National Parent Leadership Month draws to a close, advocates are calling on lawmakers - who are writing the new state budget - to fund programs …
By Sonali Kolhatkar for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Lily Böhlke for New York News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News …
Nebraska and other states are hoarding more than $5 billion intended for struggling families, according to new analysis. In 2019, for every 100 …
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Groups that advocate for the working poor are speaking out against a new policy proposal from the Trump administration to make it …
BOULDER, Colo. - As people struggle to find trusted news and information, Colorado News Connection and its network Public News Service are …
CHICAGO - A hedge fund's purchase of the Chicago Tribune is in the works - but until it becomes official, members of the Chicago Tribune Guild are …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri lawmaker introduced a bill which would add media literacy training to the public-school curriculum. House Bill 74 …
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