Thursday, September 21, 2023
In rural Alabama, where hurricanes and tornadoes are a constant threat, communities often struggle with damage and limited resources for extended …
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
In recent years, Alabama has faced a critical need for Medicaid expansion due to ongoing struggles with the state's health care system.
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After 50 years of mass incarceration, the U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% and now advocates are calling for its end in Alabama and …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
It is National Voter Registration Day. Ahead of the municipal election on November 14th, there is an urgent push for voter registration in the …
Across the country and in Arkansas, some day care providers face the threat of closure when federal government aid initiated during the pandemic …
September is Hunger Action Month, and an advocacy group is working to get legislation expanded to provide more healthy foods to people in rural …
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating the many health care options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …
If applying for college was not so difficult, maybe more people would enroll, which is the premise of a new challenge to states and universities…
Groups aiding immigrants in building economic independence and pursuing citizenship are grappling with funding challenges exacerbated by anti-immigran…
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Georgia's young people could shift the political landscape of the state in the near future.
New data from the Brookings Institution indicates that …
Rural areas in Georgia are looking for ways to strengthen their communities with policies that address the climate crisis, infrastructure, and …
Georgia and other battleground states are susceptible to election denialism, which a new report said has implications for the next election. The …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Widespread vaping among young Kentuckians continues to be a public health concern - and some local communities are coming up with innovative ways to t…
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News …
The Kentucky Housing Corporation has received applications for housing funding from the state's Rural Housing Trust Fund requesting more than $18 mill…
Advocates are calling for catch limits and a buffer zone to protect menhaden in the Gulf of Mexico. Menhaden, known in Louisiana as pogies, are small …
A new annual report finds Louisiana has stagnated on measures to improve children's well-being. The Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey …
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in Mississippi.
About one in seven Mississippians lives with diabetes.
Jernard A. Wells, cookbook …
A new bill in Congress would ensure assistance and resources for people with disabilities who are in jail or prison. It could have a major effect in …
As the open-enrollment period for people who need health insurance fast approaches, some Mississippi workers are threatening to walk the picket line…
Thursday, September 21, 2023
In the wake of the devastating overdose epidemic in North Carolina, the state's Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up to aid …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% since the start of mass incarceration 50 years ago and now, reform advocates are calling for its end …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The League of Women Voters in North Carolina said its members are working diligently to reach out to young people, especially today.
The goal is to …
In celebration of Juneteenth, one South Carolina organization is shining a spotlight on health equity for all communities - and showcasing their …
A new annual report finds South Carolina could be doing better to support children's health. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest Kids Count Data …
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The open enrollment period to purchase health insurance through the federal marketplace begins Nov. 1, and experts urge consumers to do some research …
In Tennessee, a pregnancy shouldn't be fatal - but Black women are three times more likely to die than white women from pregnancy-related causes…
September is National Preparedness Month, when AARP raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. A recent …
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Virginia environmental advocates are looking for protections of old-growth forests.
In 2022, President Joe Biden issued an executive order to have …
Advocates for affordable housing in Virginia are holding a forum today for Richmond region candidates to speak with local residents about the state's …
The Virginia Department of Health has reported a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease. It initially began as a regional outbreak in the …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A group of West Virginia Democratic delegates is calling for a special session to address West Virginia University's budget shortfall.
Del. Evan …
The City of Charleston continues to funnel massive amounts of funding toward law enforcement. According to a new report, since 2020, Charleston's …
Mountain State residents are reacting and coming up with solutions and ideas to deal with recent budget cuts announced by West Virginia University Pre…
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