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House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown; ME leads on climate action as U.S. withdraws from global agreements; Amid federal DEI rollbacks, MS Black women face job loss and severe wage gap; Judge denies Trump bid to end TPS for Haitians as ICE fears loom; Report: Feds have delivered on Project 2025 at expense of public lands.

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A partial government shutdown is ending, but the GOP is refusing to bow to Democratic reforms for ICE and president Trump calls for nationalizing elections, raising questions about processes central to democracy.

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The immigration crackdown in Minnesota has repercussions for Somalis statewide, rural Wisconsinites say they're blindsided by plans for massive AI data centers and opponents of a mega transmission line through Texas' Hill Country are alarmed by its route.

Rob Ferrett


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This Summer, Beating Hunger Takes Priority Over Beating the Heat in WI

Madison, WI - On summer break, children who normally eat lunch and breakfast at school have to eat these meals at home--but their plates may be empty…

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Seller Beware: Big Interest in WV Gas and Oil Rights

Charleston, WV – High oil and gas costs have sparked a booming interest in drilling on West Virginia land. David McMahon with the West Virginia …

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Payday Payoff for WV Union Workers – Especially in Lower-Wage Jobs

Charleston, WV – A new five-year study says it pays to be a union member, especially in the lowest-wage jobs. The study, by the Center for …

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Study: Unions Bring Pay Boost in OH -- Especially at Lowest Wage Levels

Columbus, OH – Union membership pays off for Ohio workers, according to a new five-year study, and the benefits are biggest for low-wage jobs…

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“Wisconsin Idle” Challenge: Get Up, Have Fun, Fight Cancer

Wausau, WI – Memorial Day weekend kicks off a season of outdoor activities for a lot of Wisconsinites, and the state's many couch potatoes are …

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WV Disaster Readiness: Planning Ahead Can Prevent Panic

Charleston, WV – Disasters have been big news lately, from tornadoes in Georgia and an acid spill in Louisiana to earthquakes and typhoons in …

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Feds Say Global Warming Endangering Polar Bears; OH Can Help

Columbus, OH – In a long-awaited decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior, polar bears have been listed as an endangered species - and …

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Great Lakes Bill to Make a Splash With State Lawmakers

Madison, WI – A vote is expected today in the Wisconsin legislature on the Great Lakes Compact, a multi-state agreement, long in the works…

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WV Families, Food Banks Squeezed by Food, Fuel Costs

Gassaway, WV – More hungry West Virginians, less food to go around. High food and fuel costs are straining family budgets, sending more people …

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Farm Bill Agreement Focuses on Food Relief, Fuels, and Farm Disasters

Madison, WI – More food relief, farm-based fuels and disaster relief for farmers –- these are some of the highlights of a long-awaited …

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