Friday, June 2, 2023
This week's debt ceiling deal saw federal policymakers compromise on budget-related matters, but a new awareness campaign from a Wisconsin grassroots …
Thursday, June 1, 2023
A coalition of Wisconsin groups is asking Gov. Tony Evers to reject bills it contends would make it harder for people struggling to get by to bounce …
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Groups working to fight poverty in Alabama are urging state senators to approve a bill aimed at lowering food costs for families.
House Bill 479 …
Friday, June 2, 2023
The Keystone State's general election is less than six months away and a nonpartisan, grassroots organization is already getting the word out to …
The moment Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law last week, several voter-advocacy groups filed lawsuits against it…
Washingtonians will soon find it even easier to register to vote. Passed this session, Senate Bill 5112 automatically makes people applying for …
Friday, June 2, 2023
As the school year ends, Connecticut's teacher shortage seems to have only worsened.
In March, school districts across the state reported having 2,60…
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Navigating college can seem overwhelming for first generation students, but an early outreach program at Arizona State University aims to change it…
Thursday, June 1, 2023
A proposal from the federal government could provide a better path toward student loan debt repayment, but a new survey finds many borrowers don't …
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Friday, June 2, 2023
Some Illinois real estate corporations are getting large paydays by charging homeowners assessments for "common expenses," and the owners allege they …
Thursday, June 1, 2023
People cannot be denied a place to live based on their race or disability in Michigan, but some are being turned down based on where they get the …
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
Friday, June 2, 2023
A Muslim rights group is taking the Kent County Sheriff's Office to court for forcing a Michigan woman to remove her hijab for a booking photo…
Friday, June 2, 2023
Hoosiers could play a pivotal role in pushing back against a surge of hate and violence against Jews in America.
Nearly two-thirds of all …
Illinois is making history as the first state to collect Middle Eastern and North African representation data on all state forms and surveys…
Friday, June 2, 2023
A rally was held in Salem Thursday to urge passage of a bill to provide food assistance to Oregonians regardless of their immigration status…
Rural development leaders say getting healthy, locally grown food to underserved areas is a challenge in states like North Dakota. They hope a new …
Whether it's the recent debt ceiling negotiations or the Farm Bill debate, a key federal food assistance program is again at the mercy of budget …
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Two months from today, Minnesota will begin the process of removing low-level marijuana convictions for those who have them on their criminal records…
Illinois could soon be the fourth state to pass a law to prevent unfair youth sentencing. The legislation encourages criminal courts to recognize …
The first people to make use of a new state law on sealing criminal records are set to go before a judge today. Previously, only people whose …
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Colorado ranks third nationally when it comes to caring for its most vulnerable adults, according to a new UnitedHealthcare report.
The strong …
Thursday, June 1, 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, senior centers in Virginia are welcoming back their participants, and one in particular has shifted some of …
On Wednesday, Xcel Energy customers will have a chance to tell the Colorado Public Utilities Commission what they think about the company's request - …
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
In eastern Kentucky, advocacy groups are expanding summer learning opportunities for families.
Isolation and learning loss plague many rural …
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Foster children in New York and across the nation need better transition support once they age out, according to a new report from the Annie E…
Groups fighting for children's health are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers to require insurance companies to cover hearing aids and related …
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
In 1968, Congress passed a law requiring the Food and Drug Administration to minimize people's exposure to wireless radiation, but the agency dropped …
The Montana Legal Services Association has started a program to help young attorneys get started on a path to success - becoming community leaders…
The EPA is accepting written comments on its latest vehicle emission standards until July 5th. Backers of the more stringent rules say they will help …
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Human rights voices are calling attention to new North Dakota laws deemed hostile toward LGBTQ+ individuals, saying it is part of a movement led by …
Advocates for the LGBTQ community are celebrating following New Hampshire's rejection of a so-called "parental bill of rights." Two Republicans cros…
The culture war over transgender identity is spreading in GOP-led states, and Texas is among those passing the harshest laws. The Human Rights …
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Traditional business lending is tight these days following a series of recent bank collapses but one program is helping small businesses grow…
Minnesota legislators adopted a lot of major policies in this year's session, including actions to support workers in many different fields. State …
Lawmakers guaranteed more than $760 million in their budget to boost wages and benefits for home care service providers. That means Washington …
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
As National Women's Health Month comes to an end, an expert emphasized the need for increased health care and screenings for women in North Carolina …
The need for Michigan women to prioritize their health doesn't stop when National Women's Health Month ends this week. One expert said it is time to …
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Utah women. According to the Utah Women and Leadership Project at Utah State University…
A piece of legislation is headed to Gov. Joe Lombardo's desk which would allow medical aid in dying in Nevada. Last week, Senate Bill 239 made its …
The rise of medical cannabis dispensaries in Georgia is highlighting the need for reform and equitable access. One of the state's first dispensaries …
Over the past decade, Minnesota has seen a 38% increase in residents who identify as Latino or Hispanic. Amid a tight labor market, a new report …
Civic groups are taking action against what they call voter suppression tactics in the South. This week Alabama Values, Southern Leadership for …
On Wednesday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of bills that sought to reduce gun violence. Assembly Bill 354 would have cracked down on so-…
Civil rights groups are forging connections to fight the rising tide of hate crimes. In a briefing from the Act Against Hate Alliance Wednesday…
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May is Community Action Month, and Minnesota agencies that help address poverty say demand for services isn't going away. To help clients thrive…
May is Community Action Month, and in North Dakota, groups trying to help households escape poverty are gathering feedback on which obstacles are the …
Community action agencies in the Commonwealth are working with state lawmakers to ensure funding of their work to alleviate poverty continues…
The nomination process is open for a prestigious award handed out to volunteers in Oregon each year. The Andrus Award for Community Service award is …
The nomination process is open for older Idahoans who have volunteered their time to help improve their communities. The Andrus Award for Community …
Public libraries are known for their quiet settings. But during National Library Week, staff leaders in Minnesota and elsewhere are being vocal about …
New York lawmakers are considering a bill to broaden statewide outreach through local media. The Local Community and Ethnic Media Commitment Act …
Thousands of writers are currently on strike following a breakdown in negotiations with the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Pictur…
The Texas Observer, a nonprofit news organization known for its liberal, independent reporting and cultural criticism, will continue publishing…
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The number of children transitioning out of the foster care system has dropped significantly in Massachusetts, according to a new report. The number …
In Tennessee, the number of foster youths near adulthood has dropped slightly, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation looked at …
As the pandemic draws to a close, one group is raising awareness of the crucial need for student support and mental health resources. According to …
Researchers say a lot of learning begins even before birth - and especially between birth and age five. Gov. JB Pritzker's "Smart Start Illinois" …
April is Global Volunteer Awareness Month, and in Iowa advocates are calling on people to donate books and their time to help kids learn to read them…
A community-development nonprofit is helping to counter the sharp decline in child care providers in Maine by offering the training needed to start an…
Minnesota appears to be on the verge of adopting new gun-safety laws. Some of the common talking points have come up in debate, but groups demanding …
Missouri's Stand Your Ground law has been cited a number of times since the recent shooting of a Missouri teen by a homeowner whose house he went to b…
The annual National Rifle Association convention in Indianapolis wrapped up Sunday. Those in support of -- and against -- increased gun rights were …
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A new report shows the number of people between the ages 14 to 21 in the foster-care system has dropped by about half over a 15-year period - and th…
Starting today, families throughout Massachusetts will swap their digital entertainment for the annual challenge of "Screen-Free Week." The global …
Some 4.4 million family caregivers in California provide more than four billion hours of uncompensated care each year; work worth about $81 billion…
Immigrant's rights advocates are displeased with the provisions for New York City's budget. According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams budget …
The Biden administration is expanding access to health coverage under the Affordable Care Act to include young people in the Deferred Action for Child…
Thousands of immigrants arrive in the United States every year, knowing very little about the language, culture and civic ways of their new homeland…
At a time when it's easy to find something to disagree about, whether it's politics or social issues, one organization is working to help others have …
Tax Day is quickly approaching April 18 but some Massachusetts residents will resist paying their federal taxes as a war protest. War tax resistance…
Construction of the Medal of Honor Museum and Foundation is under way in Arlington, Texas - a place to pay tribute to those who've earned the …
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The Alliance for Historic Wyoming is putting a spotlight on the people responsible for preserving places during Preservation Month, which kicks off …
Omaha's Tri-Faith Initiative, the only faith community of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, started with a conversation and is now the worship home …
In recent years, the Minnesota state flag has come under scrutiny for its depiction of Native Americans, and now, a Legislative proposal would set up …
Missouri's Department of Social Services anticipates as many as 200,000 Missourians will lose their Medicaid benefits over the course of the next year…
House lawmakers have approved a bill to make it harder for low income Iowans to qualify for public assistance, and critics said the measure would …
By Sonali Kolhatkar for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Lily Böhlke for New York News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News …
If not for the colonial postal system, newcomers to the frontier soon to be known as New Mexico would not have kept up with relatives to the south in …
April is the fifth annual Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in California, and advocates for the arts are promoting diversity in the arts workforce …
Congress is moving forward with plans to build a National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, D.C. - honoring the 3,600 Americans who have earned …
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The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule which seeks to aid Pennsylvania workers who are stuck in noncompete agreements with low-paying jo…
A record number of tornadoes struck U.S. communities in the first three months of this year, prompting the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to …
During the pandemic, nonprofits in Los Angeles took on the monumental task of helping feed, house and vaccinate millions of Californians suddenly …
Leading up to this week's election, Wisconsin voters have been inundated with campaign ads for the high-profile state Supreme Court race, and …
New York's Public Campaign Finance Program is facing delays from the very people who approved it - New York legislators. The program was approved by …
Control of the U.S. Senate could once again be decided in Georgia as a tight race between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican …
A North Dakota Senate committee hears a bill this week which would enshrine protections for Native American children who have to be placed in foster o…
South Dakota is home to one of the nation's largest American Indian reservations, and the area is part of a movement among tribal nations to take …
Leaders of the Wabanaki Nations are asking Maine lawmakers to recognize tribal sovereignty and help ensure a better economic future for their youth…
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Attorneys, state employees and juvenile justice reform advocates will gather virtually Friday to receive updates on county pretrial juvenile …
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 …
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 …
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