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 …
A new student loan repayment plan is expected to help thousands of borrowers cut their monthly payments by half. More than four million student loan …
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 …
Indiana is losing wetlands even as the state has made some effort to protect them. Wetlands provide wildlife habitat, purify and recharge …
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 …
A strike at the Thombert Manufacturing facility in Newton is entering its sixth week. Workers and company management are trying to come to terms on a …
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Kansas ranks seventh among states in the area of economic well-being in the 2023 Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book. Rankings on the …
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…
They're calling it an "adventure conservation documentary," and the film has its first showing tonight in Traverse City. "Troubled Water" chronicles …
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 …
Monday, September 18, 2023
Policy experts are reacting to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, showing the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%.
In …
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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 …
As fall classes and after-school activities are in full swing, Missouri families can feel pressure to do it all, but the American Heart Association …
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 …
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youths in Nebraska and across the country are exposed to a steady stream of news about anti-LGBTQ …
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 …
North Dakota farmers and fellow producers from around the country are in Washington, D.C., this week, calling on Congress to prioritize the soon-to-…
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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…
Monday, September 18, 2023
Since the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021, a number of cities and counties in Ohio and around the nation have used ARPA funding to …
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 …
This fall, a key federal agency will open up applications for providers who want to join a nationwide model to improve Alzheimer's care. South Dakota …
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 …
Following last spring's election, where Wisconsin voted in a liberal justice to the state Supreme Court, Republican leaders are further exploring a …
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