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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.'

According to KFF data, in 2024, Illinois had almost 2.4 million total Medicare beneficiaries. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
Open enrollment for Medicare ends on Dec 7. The federal health insurance program is for anyone aged 65 or older. Some people younger than 65 with …

The League of Women Voters of Illinois said voter suppression tactics include impersonating an election official and spreading false information related to voting machine tabulation. (Adobe Stock)
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This year's Election Day will be one of the most closely watched in history, and one concern of Illinois election officials is safety at polling …

According to the U.S. Energy Administration, Illinois is the nation's sixth-largest energy-consuming and eleventh-largest energy producing state. (Adobe Stock)
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By Audrey Henderson for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network…

The Indiana Secretary of State's office reports only 59% of registered voters in Marion County, the state's largest, cast a ballot in the 2020 presidential election. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
Voter apprehension is reaching record levels for this year's general election, with dueling poll results and debates only adding to the anxiety…

Loretta Rush, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, said the state's protective order registry had more than 1 million protective orders for workplace or domestic violence in 2023. (Adobe stock)
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Loretta Rush, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, has released the 2023-24 annual report for the state's courts. The report shows Indiana's …

Michael Hicks at Ball State University said over the past two decades, average real wages for manufacturing workers in Indiana dropped by a stunning 14.4%, compared to a 1% rise nationwide. (Adobe stock)
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Despite Indiana's recent high-profile business deals, the state's economic fundamentals are lagging, with declining income and education levels …

Alex Watters works at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. He says he's had to turn down promotions and other opportunities to keep his income below the threshold that allows him to receive benefits as a quadriplegic. (Alex Watters/IDDC)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
State data show more Iowans with disabilities are employed. And advocates with the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council point out that - during …

A rest stop along Interstate 80 near Adair, Iowa, was one of the first in the state to include an adult-size changing table. (Tony Leys/KFF Health News)
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By Tony Leys for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Big Sky Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collabor…

The practice of agroforestry combines traditional agricultural practices of raising livestock with growing trees and shrubs acting as carbon sinks on the same land. (Mongabay/Natural Resources Conservation Service)
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By Sarah Derouin for Mongabay.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Iowa News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service…

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More than 22% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are from causes related to mental health and substance use, including suicide and drug overdoses, according to the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration. (Adobe Stock)
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One in five people giving birth experience pregnancy-related mental health conditions and medical professionals are trying to help Kansas moms catch s…

In 2022, officials blamed a heatwave for killing thousands of cattle in southwest Kansas. (JackieDavies/AdobeStock)
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A heat wave is forecast for Kansas and health professionals said residents should be aware of options to get help, including local physicians who …

Many school children are still "catching up" on their education after the disruptions during the COVID pandemic, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (Adobe Stock)
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A report on the condition of America's children ranks Kansas in the bottom half of states for education, with declining reading and math scores among …

To qualify for in-state tuition through the Native American Tuition Advantage Program, MSU students must meet at least one of several criteria, including providing a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a photocopy of a Tribal ID, and a letter of Tribal Certification or proof of citizenship. (Jorge Ferreiro/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Michigan State University has launched a new program to expand educational opportunities for Native American students across the country. The Native …

Michigan, with 15 Electoral College votes and a highly competitive U.S. Senate race, could be a deciding factor in who becomes president and influence the balance of power in the Senate. <br />(VK Studio/Adobe Stock)
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A new AARP survey reveals the key issues driving Michigan seniors as the countdown to the election hits 20 days. The results show a neck-and-neck …

According to Climate Power, Michigan leads the nation for Inflation Reduction Act projects, which have resulted in more than $25 billion in new investments across the state. (Focused Adventures/Adobe Stock)
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In the aftermath of devastating hurricanes in other parts of the country, the Michigan city of Ferndale will soon unlock close to $370 billion in …

Early voting in Minnesota began in late September. And if you're heading to the polls soon, officials remind people worried about their voter registration status to bring along a current billing statement to help update your registration on the spot. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
More than 3.6 million Minnesotans are registered to vote this fall. But if you're worried that something will get you turned away at the polls…

According to Climate Central, the U.S. experienced about two times more weather-related power outages during the last 10 years than the previous decade. (Adobe Stock)
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For now, the Environmental Protection Agency can move forward with plans to establish new, federal carbon pollution standards for power plants…

According to an industry report, clean-vehicle jobs in Minnesota grew by 13.2% in 2023, the highest of any clean-energy jobs subsector. (Adobe Stock)
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An annual report shows Minnesota now tops 62,000 clean-energy jobs, a new state record. Federal and state policies are fueling growth. However…

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A 2021 study found that social isolation and loneliness may increase cardiovascular disease risk by 29% in post-menopausal women. (Rido/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
Research shows menopause can impact heart health, and the American Heart Association in Missouri is urging women to stay informed and take preventive …

Metropolitan Congregations United aims to engage the entire state of Missouri on air quality issues and unite scientists and church leaders for change. (Carlos Santa Maria/Adobe Stock)
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By Rebecca Randall for Sojourners.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Missouri News Service for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Servi…

A study by the Missouri Budget Project found the majority of Missourians who would be affected by boosting the minimum wage are adults over age 20, and more workers age 55 and older would be affected than teens. (Adobe Stock)
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A new study by the Missouri Budget Project calls out some opposing views to the ballot measure known as Proposition A and included data to debunk them…

A law enshrined in Nebraska's 1875 Constitution has been overturned, restoring the rights of Nebraskans with a felony conviction to register and vote. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
The state Supreme Court has upheld a law giving Nebraskans with prior felony convictions the right to vote once they have completed their sentence…

A 2024 North Dakota State article about China's tendency to respond to trade tariffs with "retaliatory tariffs," points to the impact "significant retaliatory tariffs" had on American agriculture in 2018-2019. (Cavan/Adobe Stock)
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Agriculture is the single largest industry in Nebraska and one that different administrations can impact differently. When Nebraska Farmers Union …

The oldest continuously running LGBTQ+ film festival is San Francisco's Frameline, formerly called the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which was started in 1977.  (Andrey Lapshin/Adobe Stock)
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OutNebraska's Prairie Pride Film Festival returns for its 14th year this week. Johnny Redd, communications manager for OutNebraska, said the …

According to federal data, North Dakota is home to 146,837 total Medicare beneficiaries. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Medicare open enrollment is underway, and North Dakota seniors are encouraged to weigh the various plans. Advisors said it is important to consider …

The Americans with Disabilities Act, adopted in 1990, helped usher in a wave of acceptance and new standards. But officials in states like North Dakota say there's still some outdated language used in public institutions that serve these populations. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
Ballot questions, like one dealing with property taxes, are getting attention this election season in North Dakota. But another gets to the heart of …

Federal data show that one out of every five students reports being bullied. (Adobe Stock)
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Parents in North Dakota are likely getting a sense of how their child's school year is going so far. If bullying issues have emerged, the research …

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The Gavin Coal Plant in Gallia County is responsible for emitting nearly 10 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, a level comparable to emissions from 3.1 million cars driving for an entire year. (Rosemarie Mosteller/Adobe Stock)
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The sale of Ohio's Gavin coal-fired power plant is sparking uncertainty among residents and energy experts alike. The plant, which has been one of …

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose altered the language of State Issue 1 from what voters originally signed to support the amendment, adding the commission would be "required to gerrymander." The change was upheld by the Republican-controlled state Supreme Court. (aceshot/Adobe Stock)
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In the swing state of Ohio, voters will soon decide the fate of State Issue 1, a proposal to establish a 15-member citizens' redistricting commission …

A report from the Network for Public Education says four of 10 charter school closures happened without adequate notice, often occurring midyear or just before a new school year. The primary reason was insufficient enrollment, which accounted for 47% of all closures. (NuFa Studio/Adobe Stock)
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Ohio's charter schools have been a topic of debate for more than two decades, with strong opinions on both sides. Charter schools operate …

More than 55% of agricultural lands in South Dakota, or 24 million acres, are dedicated to animal production, according to the Governor's Office of Economic Development. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Since 1964, per capita meat consumption has doubled and environmental advocates cautioned it is unsustainable. And there are more billionaires…

Director of the South Dakota School Safety Program, Brett Garland, says state law enforcement has reminded K-12 schools and the public that specific threats, whether made directly or on social media, "will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." (Adobe Stock)
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Following a Georgia high school shooting in early September, there's been a surge in school threats across the country. In South Dakota, safety …

When someone experiences a stroke, 1.9 billion brain cells are lost during every minute, according to Jefferson Health. (Adobe Stock)
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When it comes to stroke care, experts say, "time is brain." Now, a program launching in South Dakota will coordinate and strengthen stroke care …

According to the USDA, there are 2,850 slaughterhouses in the U.S., not including facilities slaughtering poultry. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, October 21, 2024
By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Col…

State law says students who live and attend college in Wisconsin can choose whether to register to vote with their school address or home address; and Wisconsin residents who attend college out-of-state may elect to vote absentee in Wisconsin. (Adobe Stock)
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Reports of intimidating text messages targeting Wisconsin college students and recent graduates are prompting more voting-rights outreach to young vot…

Following the 2020 presidential election, Wisconsin was among the states where "fake elector" plots surfaced among allies of former President Donald Trump, resulting in criminal charges. (Adobe Stock)
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In-person early voting begins next week in Wisconsin, which will again be in the spotlight when election results come into focus. Officials said …

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