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Teen in custody after 5 found dead in shooting at home in Washington state; and Voting at 16-more than a teen dream; How greener schoolyards benefit Colorado kids, communities; Mental health takes center stage in NC superintendent race.

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Elon Musk's controversial voter incentives, union mobilization in key states, Connecticut's new early voting options, Florida's climate change concerns and rising fears of post-election violence highlight ongoing political tensions leading up to Election Day.

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New rural hospitals are becoming a reality in Wyoming and Kansas, a person who once served time in San Quentin has launched a media project at California prisons, and a Colorado church is having a 'Rocky Mountain High.'

Mark Richardson

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Mark has more than 35 years as a professional journalist, working for newspapers, magazines, radio/TV, and digital media. Currently based in northeast Michigan, he has also worked in Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Las Vegas, among other markets. Newsrooms include CBS News, The Associated Press, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Austin American Statesman, Dun & Bradstreet, Time Warner, and Clear Channel Radio (iHeartMedia). Mark has a Bachelor of Journalism with a double major in print and broadcast news from The University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em Horns!).


Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Topic Expertise: Politics, Government, Environment, Healthcare, Social Trends

Local Expertise: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

Location: Michigan

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Voting at 16: more than a teen dream

A national voting rights group supports a push to lower the voting age in California and other states to 16 for state and local elections. The Vote16…

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Tribunal despeja camino para que habitantes de NE con condenas por delitos graves se registren y voten

La Corte Suprema del estado confirmó una ley que otorga a los habitantes de Nebraska con condenas previas por delitos graves el derecho a votar u…

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Court clears way for Nebraskans with past felony convictions to register, vote

The state Supreme Court has upheld a law giving Nebraskans with prior felony convictions the right to vote once they have completed their sentence…

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Childhood poverty high in Mississippi, but experts know how to fix it

By Marianne Dhenin for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Mississippi News Connection reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News …

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GA swamp creatures may be creepy but pollution makes them really scary

"The Creature from the Black Lagoon" is a scary story told around Halloween, but conservationists say the real danger in Georgia's swamps is how …

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Detroit teacher fears GOP agenda could undermine public education

A Detroit educator recently told a congressional committee he is "terrified" at what a second Trump term as president could bring for America's public…

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Bill would help MO farmers transition to climate-friendly production

A bill pending in Congress would use federal funds to help farmers in Missouri and elsewhere transition from concentrated animal feeding operations…

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MI companies get clean energy grants through Inflation Reduction Act

Four Michigan companies have received $355 million in federal grant funds, expected to create thousands of jobs in the high-tech, clean energy sector…

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MSU: Purga del padrón electoral en Michigan podría ser sesgada

Los estados están obligados a realizar un mantenimiento periódico de las listas de votantes para garantizar que sean precisas. Pero un …

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MSU study: Michigan voter-roll purging could be biased

States are required to conduct regular voter list maintenance to ensure the rolls are accurate. But a new Michigan State University study suggests …

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