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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.

Barbara Dab


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Tennessee’s Teachers Say “No” To Licensing Shortcuts

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee State Board of Education is meeting today and tomorrow to approve a new licensing program designed to address …

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Lawsuit: Private Duty Nursing Cuts Violate Civil Rights

Nashville, TN – For some 1,000 Tennesseans and their families, the economic crisis is hitting home. The Tenncare Bureau is cutting in-home …

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TN Voters With Disabilities Urged To Plan Ahead For Election Day

Nashville, TN - With just one day left before the election, advocates are advising people with disabilities to call their county election office to …

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Planning Is Key To Getting Out Safely

Nashville, TN – Planning is the key to getting out of an abusive relationship safely. During "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," experts say …

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Breast Cancer: One Size Does Not Fit All

Nashville, TN – Recent research brings new perspective to old ideas about breast cancer. The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center says that the most-…

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Attachment Parenting Month: This Holiday Season Give Children "Presence"

Nashville, TN – October is "Attachment Parenting Month" and advocates are calling on parents to give their children the gifts of time and …

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Financial Bailout Bill Includes Victory For Mental Health Care

Nashville, TN – Look more closely at the massive Wall Street bailout bill and you'll find what consumer advocates are calling a victory for …

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"Music City" Throws Block Party, Rally, Kitchen Sink to Focus Candidates on Kids

Nashville, TN – There will be dancing in the streets for the presidential debate. Child advocates and supporters are pulling out all the stops …

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TN Rally: Put Candidates' Focus on Health Care Reform

Nashville, TN - The campaign trail is getting a health check. Tennesseans are rallying today, asking that health care reform take a more prominent …

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Rolling Billboard Urges Candidates To Make Education A Priority

Nashville, TN – Tennessee's teachers are calling on candidates to put education at the top of their agendas this weekend with an electronic …

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