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New report finds apprenticeships increasing for WA; TN nursing shortage slated to continue amid federal education changes; NC college students made away of on-campus resources to fight food insecurity; DOJ will miss deadline to release all Epstein files; new program provides glasses to visually impaired Virginians; Line 5 pipeline fight continues in Midwest states; and NY Gov. Kathy Hochul agrees to sign medical aid in dying bill in early 2026.

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Legal fights over free speech, federal power, and public accountability take center stage as courts, campuses and communities confront the reach of government authority.

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States are waiting to hear how much money they'll get from the Rural Health Transformation Program, the DHS is incentivizing local law enforcement to join the federal immigration crackdown and Texas is creating its own Appalachian Trail.

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Advocates Urge Support for Iowa's Family Caregivers

DES MOINES, Iowa - The main focus of the Iowa Legislature in its remaining weeks is to craft the state budget. While most of the discussion is about …

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Rewarding Sustainability, "Smart Growth" in Iowa Communities

DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowans working toward sustainable development and community improvement are being honored for it. The "Best Development Awards" …

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Legislature Focuses on School Aid and On-Time Adjournment

DES MOINES, Iowa - Leaders of the Republican-led Iowa House and the Democrat-controlled Senate are pledging to pass a state budget and adjourn in …

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Opponents Vow Legal Challenges to IUB Pipeline Decision

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Utilities Board voted 3-0 on Thursday to approve a permit that allows Texas-based Dakota Access Co. to build an oil …

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Poll: Iowans Favor Immigrant Driver's Licenses

DES MOINES, Iowa - A number of groups, and some Iowa law enforcement officials back legislation authorizing the Iowa Department of Transportation to …

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Roundtable Discussions to Help Farmers Shape Policy

DES MOINES, Iowa - In order to build strong rural communities and farm families, Iowa farmers need to work together to solve common issues of …

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March Declared Red Cross Month in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowans are familiar with chapters of the American Red Cross in the state responding to calls for help in their communities…

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Effort Gaining Momentum to Enhance Rural Health Care

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Mission: Lifeline program is a three-year initiative organized by the American Heart Association – bringing …

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Schools Celebrating Reading on Seuss Birthday

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Since 1998, the National Education Association has celebrated March 2 as Read Across America day. The date was chosen to honor …

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Legislature Revisits Tanning Bed Ban for Minors

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Iowa Senate passed legislation last year that would ban anyone 18 years of age and younger from going to a tanning salon and …

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