Tuesday, February 7, 2023
February is National Children's Dental Health Month and one Nevada Pediatric Dentist wants families to remember that good overall health starts in the…
A bill in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would amend the state Constitution to allow more adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abus…
Many of California's 13.5 million children and teens have not bounced back after the pandemic, especially children of color, according to the just-…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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 …
Monday, February 6, 2023
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…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Victims of investment-related fraud in North Dakota could soon recoup some of their losses through a proposed restitution fund. A bill to establish …
Monday, February 6, 2023
Tax time is here again. Between now and mid-April, Idahoans in need of assistance can find free help across the state through the AARP Foundation's …
Monday, February 6, 2023
A new report asks lawmakers and regulators to look at why some unsafe products aren't recalled sooner, and what can be done to get them off the …
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
West Virginia is among a handful of states with the highest increases in educational attainment between 2019 and 2021, according to a new report from …
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The state's "divisive concepts" law is preventing educators from holding rational discussions about race relations in America, New Hampshire civil …
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has announced a $450 million investment in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park to develop new drugs, and put more …
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
A bill to increase tax credits in the Commonwealth is backed up by research showing the credits lead to better nutrition for working families and bett…
Advocates for low-income workers in the Commonwealth said today is a reminder of the need to continue to advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream …
Advocates for low-income families in the Commonwealth said data showed direct cash payments to families helped bring childhood poverty to a record low…
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Imagine community projects that can be turned around quickly. Sounds unlikely? A program that does just that is open for applications. Started in 2017…
Monday, February 6, 2023
AARP Wyoming is putting out the call for creative projects to help improve communities, whether by creating new public transportation and housing …
Monday, February 6, 2023
Kentuckians age 50 and older across the state continue to struggle with high prescription drug costs, caregiver stress, and lack of long-term care …
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Monday, February 6, 2023
Engineers with the University of Maine say the successful construction of the world's first bio-based, 3D-printed house could help alleviate the …
Native Americans in Montana face a slew of challenges to finding housing off reservations - including discrimination. A tight housing market in the …
About $3-million has been awarded to Virginia groups helping people facing evictions. The Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot Program is designed to …
Monday, February 6, 2023
Better health and educational outcomes are being touted as the potential benefits as Minnesota lawmakers discuss whether to provide free school meals …
A measure in the Washington State Legislature would provide free school meals to K-12 students, but nutrition service workers are worried they are …
A recent survey offers insight into the challenges with hunger many Nevada families are facing on a daily basis. The "Feeding Our Community" survey …
Monday, February 6, 2023
A group of physicians is voicing opposition to Utah's enactment of Senate Bill 16, banning gender-affirming health care for transgender youth…
Monday, February 6, 2023
South Dakota is once again locked in a debate over a bill concerning transgender youth.
It seeks to ban gender-affirming care, with supporters …
Legislation to close a loophole that potentially allows discrimination against LGBTQ New Mexicans will be debated by the State Legislature this sessio…
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Ohio's teachers are applauding the governor's recently announced plan to overhaul the state's reading curriculum for elementary schoolers and boost re…
West Virginia lawmakers are clamping down on corporations trying boost environmentally and socially responsible investing. A new report by EcoConsult …
A Minnesota House committee heard testimony Thursday about the governor's proposed spending plan for education. As these talks unfold, public polling …
New data on volunteering in the United States from the independent government agency AmeriCorps shows the pandemic cut deeply into the amount of time …
By Toni Riley for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…
New data on volunteering in the U.S. carries good news for Minnesota. Every other year, the independent government agency AmeriCorps works with the …
Tribal leaders from the eight federally recognized tribes in Utah gathered at a news conference at the state Capitol this week and called on state law…
Conditions may have improved, but Native American tribes in South Dakota say they're still reeling from the recent blizzard that left many stranded …
Arizona tribal communities face inequalities every day, but a recent Arizona State University graduate said she wants to shape public policy to help …
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By Gabes Torres for Yes! Media. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service, reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …
It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to shield their children from bigotry and hatred online. In Iowa, the numbers are startling…
It can be challenging for parents and caregivers to shield their children from bigotry and hatred online, but there are a few tips they can follow…
Groups fighting for Palestinian rights are praising a new fact sheet on religious discrimination from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for …
Lawmakers in the Commonwealth are considering legislation to ensure police use of facial-recognition technology also protects people's privacy and civ…
By nearly every measure, voter fraud in U.S. elections is rare, but that isn't stopping the Texas Legislature from considering dozens of bills this …
Lawmakers and immigrants-rights activists in the Commonwealth are hoping to pass the Language Access and Inclusion Act, which would dramatically …
Undocumented workers in Washington state do not have access to unemployment insurance, but some state lawmakers aim to change it this session…
Connecticut lawmakers are being asked to expand HUSKY - the state's Medicaid program - to include immigrants, regardless of their status. Two years …
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Advocates and stakeholders have solutions for the Virginia Employment Commission to get through its backlog of unemployment appeal cases. According …
A Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill which could impose stricter restrictions and regulations for public employees. Passage of House Bill 241…
Researchers have said rural communities face a host of unique challenges, and access to paid leave is one of them. Advocates hope the needs of rural …
By Jennifer Weiss-Wolf for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …
New mothers in Wyoming enrolled in the Medicaid Pregnant Women Program lose their health insurance 60 days after giving birth, but a new bill making …
Wyoming has managed to buck a national trend which has seen female students opting out of college at more than twice the rate of males since 2020…
By Cid Standifer for Eye on Ohio.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Ohio News Connection Collaboration reporting for the Ohio Center for Investig…
In the coming months, Wisconsin residents will hear plenty of arguments before they vote on a constitutional amendment to change state policy on cash …
The Virginia Parole Board has issued a report that outlines its past problems and the steps it could take to rebuild public trust. The work began in 2…
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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…
Tomorrow is the 7th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, which is commemorated every year, always on the day after the Martin Luther King Jr…
The five largest cities in Texas are spending far more money on criminal justice than on community services, according to a new study. The Social …
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 …
As National News Literacy Week comes to an end, one Nevada journalism professor says media professionals need to make building trust with their …
Americans continue to report low trust in mainstream media, with many younger than 30 saying they trust information from social media nearly as much …
Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …
A new report shows social workers are not being paid equal to similar professions. The report, from the National Association of Social Workers New …
The world's richest 1% took home almost twice as much wealth as the bottom 99 % combined during the pandemic, according to a new Oxfam International …
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Advocates of gun-law reform face an uphill battle to push their ideas through the Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly, but say public …
Illinois has become the ninth state to approve a statewide ban on assault rifles and high-capacity ammunition magazines. On Tuesday, the Protect …
Community members continue to voice concerns about gunshot-detecting technology being considered in Portland. At a recent Inter-Faith Peace and …
Today is National Day of Racial Healing, which aims to encourage more dialogue about race and racism. Events commemorating the day in New York …
The beginning of a new year is a time for resolutions, offering people a chance to assess their own values and priorities. Some might wish to cut …
By Michaela Haas for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s holiday, designated as a National Day of Service, and tomorrow, the same spirit carries over to the seventh …
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s holiday, and tomorrow is the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing. It's a call to action for racial …
Anti-war activists say one of the world's greatest humanitarian disasters has connections to one of the Commonwealth's largest employers, Raytheon …
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South Dakota has been looking at ways to improve the state's juvenile-justice system. Recommendations could be considered in the new legislative …
Utah is one of a few states where juveniles behind bars can earn college credit. Utah's Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth program lets young …
Redeploy Illinois is a community-based alternative to incarceration, which keeps kids in their home communities. For decades, most youthful …
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New research shows kids in child care aren't more likely to exhibit behavior problems than other children. The study, published in the journal …
As a way to reward those who have stayed in the child care field, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is offering $66 million in …
As the nation processes the horrific shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, teachers' unions across Illinois and America …
As Americans make end-of-year donations to their favorite causes, those that help children with cancer and their families say these households need …
Economic uncertainly created by the pandemic did not stop Americans from boosting charitable donations to record numbers in 2020 and overall giving in…
In the ongoing abortion debate, people are being warned to be mindful of deceptive practices in the facilities known as Crisis Pregnancy Centers…
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Winter is here, leaving many older South Dakotans vulnerable to social isolation. But a growing body of research, as well as opportunities, shows …
A new three-part documentary film series examines the intersection of sports and identity within a community. "Outlier" looks at what it means to be …
Artists in Montana have recently immortalized the state's national monuments on canvas. At "Pint Night" events put on by the Montana Conservation …
United Way of Connecticut is launching a network hub for family child care providers. The new hub, created in partnership with the Connecticut Office …
Parenting was challenging even before the COVID pandemic, but a unique program in Cambridge teaches new parents the skills they need to nurture their …
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people in New Mexico and elsewhere to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before ill…
Control of the U.S. Senate could once again be decided in Georgia as a tight race between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican …
Instances of voter fraud are few and far between, but Ohio election officials want to ensure voters have confidence in the integrity of the system…
Most West Virginians pay taxes on every dollar they earn, while large corporations and billionaires use tax loopholes to pay as little as zero in …
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A version of this report originally appeared on The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Arkansas News Service for the Public News Servic…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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