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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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 …
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…
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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…
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 …
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 …
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