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Friday, December 19, 2025

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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.

Jake Sinderbrand

Director of Member Strategy

Originally from Madison, WI, Jake graduated with honors from Macalester College and worked in field outreach and data management with the SEIU and the AFL-CIO, and managed client relations and delivery systems and Mulberrys Garment. Jake brought his years of service and organizing experience to Public News Service in 2019, and works to engage new and existing members in the PNS community. He lives in St. Paul, MN and enjoys exploring the natural beauty of Minnesota with his partner Sarah and their dog.


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