Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A set of controversial reforms to Illinois' cash bail system went into effect this week, changing a decades-old system of holding people in jail …
A pair of Illinois state officials testified Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the state General Assembly's adoption of a bill to …
Monday, September 18, 2023
A new report focuses on "girl power" in Indiana - with an analysis of how young girls are faring in the state, and recommendations for improving …
The number of Indiana high school graduates who go on to college is dropping - and one reason may be the admissions process, which can be complex and …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
People in rural America are five times as likely to live in so-called "ambulance deserts," areas far from an ambulance service or station, than those …
A group of rural policymakers and advocates has released its top priorities to help small towns thrive in Iowa and across the country. The 2023 …
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
In cities across the globe, including the Michigan city of Midland, various organizations are commemorating International Day of Peace today…
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Today is National Voter Registration Day.
Michiganders have many locations where they can register to vote, such as community colleges, universities…
Thursday, September 21, 2023
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating health insurance options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Federal data show much of the U.S. is seeing job growth for the clean energy sector, and Minnesota is no exception, as new regional numbers confirm …
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and Missourians have many locations where they can register to vote - from community colleges and …
Monday, September 18, 2023
Emission standards for blast furnaces such as some iron and steel mills in Missouri have not been updated in years.
The Environmental Protection …
For many in Nebraska's child-care industry, which was struggling even before the pandemic, the "Child Care Stabilization" funds in the American …
A 2021 survey published in The Lancet showed almost half of U.S. youth ages 16 to 25 feel "heightened worry" about climate change. Sponsors of …
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced $5 million in funding to help reintroduce bison to Native American Tribal lands around the country…
The U.S. Census Bureau is out with new findings showing that the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%. Policy experts say a key …
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
By Mark Puente for The Marshall Project.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Marshall Project-Public News Se…
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Ohio experts say understanding a health care plan's benefits and comparing plans are critical for ensuring people have the coverage they need and keep…
Thursday, September 21, 2023
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …
Travel through rural parts of South Dakota and chances are you will pass a "dollar store". A new report says corporate retailers have too big a …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
New polling suggests most Americans support nationwide efforts to boost renewable energy capacity under the threat of climate change, and a local …
Monday, September 18, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris is embarking on a monthlong college tour, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to hear what students are …
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