Thursday, November 30, 2023
A bill in Congress with a Connecticut House sponsor aims to reduce child labor in the United States.
Called the "Children Harmed in Life-Threatening …
A report has found Connecticut could do more to strengthen its youth behavioral health system. Connecticut and the U.S. are facing an increasing …
A Connecticut Department of Transportation study has outlined plans to make Hartford a walkable city. The Greater Hartford Mobility Study proposes …
A new annual report suggests Delaware needs further investments in areas affecting children and young families, particularly in education. This …
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Community groups across Maine are helping small towns with fewer resources better prepare for the growing threat of climate change. They are …
School librarians in Maine are teaching students the importance of "digital citizenship." The concept is similar to civics education but helps stude…
The proposal to create a public owned electric power utility in Maine was defeated but the confusion surrounding electricity rates remains. A series …
Monday, November 27, 2023
The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Lung Cancer report - showing Maryland needs to do more for high-risk patients…
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Se…
With the holidays on the horizon, advocates are reminding older Marylanders to watch out for scams during the upcoming season. Federal Trade …
Monday, November 27, 2023
With the holiday shopping season underway, a consumer watchdog report is warning parents about the privacy risks associated with so-called 'smart …
Voting rights groups in Massachusetts say provisional ballot data from the 2022 statewide election highlight the need for same-day voter registration…
The union representing faculty and staff at Massachusetts's 15 community colleges are demanding a pay raise. They're asking the state legislature …
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
As the opioid crisis continues, more New Hampshire grandparents are seeking financial help to raise their grandchildren.
Already struggling with the …
Education experts say children in New Hampshire are at risk of falling behind their peers in other states with well-funded preschool programs…
Students at the University of New Hampshire are joining college students nationwide in demanding the Biden Administration call for an immediate Israel…
Economic justice advocates in New Jersey are calling on Congress to avoid deep cuts in the 2024 federal budget proposed by a small group of hard-line …
Many New Jersey families are having a very hard time paying for child care, according to the new 2023 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey …
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Some state and local lawmakers are on a long list calling on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to require big oil companies to help offset the costs of …
Monday, November 27, 2023
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
In a new report, a coalition of New York environmental groups said dredging the Hudson River of toxic chemicals has failed. The report by Friends of …
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Clean-energy companies and supporters are calling on federal officials to prioritize the development of charging infrastructure for EV powered medium …
Monday, November 27, 2023
What's on your holiday shopping list? This year, people may also be asking, "And where was it made?"
In a new poll, 81% of Americans surveyed said …
In a significant setback for environmental efforts in Pennsylvania, a state court recently ruled that a program designed to reduce air pollution from …
A new annual report finds Rhode Island families need better access to affordable child care. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
Autumn leaves will soon be falling and a growing number of homeowners in Vermont are willing to leave them on the ground. A new survey from the …
Vermont ranks fourth in the nation on measures of child well-being, according to a new report. The 2023 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…
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