Youth
Monday, September 25, 2023
Fewer juveniles locked up in WV; recommendations to continue the trend
The number of children behind bars in West Virginia has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
A call to action to see fewer children incarcerated in MS
The number of children behind bars in Mississippi has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates say more work could be done to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Ohio schools experiment with 'sensory rooms,' post-pandemic
By Nathalia Teixeira for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration…
Monday, September 25, 2023
Lawmakers, youth activists celebrate creation of American Climate Corps
A new federal jobs program aims to mobilize tens of thousands of young Americans to address the growing threats of climate change. The American …
Monday, September 25, 2023
AL sees fewer kids incarcerated; their advocates say more could be done
The number of children locked behind bars in Alabama has declined, but their advocates said more needs to be done to create alternatives to …
Monday, September 25, 2023
A call for greater focus on youth justice in Kentucky
The number of children behind bars in Kentucky has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to create …
Monday, September 25, 2023
Fewer NC youths locked up, but more juvenile justice reforms needed
The number of children behind bars in North Carolina has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
Friday, September 22, 2023
Consumer health advocates urge governor to sign bill package
Health care advocates are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign four bills aiming to lower medical bills, improve transparency, and make health care more …
Friday, September 22, 2023
Looking to NC voters 'under 45' to change state politics
The youngest North Carolina voters could end up shifting the political landscape of the state in the not-too-distant future. New data from the …
North Carolina fights back against youth overdose epidemic
In the wake of the devastating overdose epidemic in North Carolina, the state's Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up to aid …
Georgia youths on brink of reshaping political landscape
Georgia's young people could shift the political landscape of the state in the near future. New data from the Brookings Institution indicates that …
Financial Literacy Requirements Become Law in NV, Free Classes Complement
A bill passed during Nevada's last legislative session requires Nevada students in public high schools to learn about economics and financial literacy…