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Donald Trump boards a garbage truck to draw attention to Biden's remark; Poll: Arizona voters support protecting union jobs, and labor laws; Crypto backers pour millions into Ohio; U.S. regulation on the line; New election directors step up in NC amid tight deadlines, high turnover.

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Donald Trump responds to Biden's 'garbage' comment. Hispanic Americans are outraged by insults about Puerto Rico, and climate-smart technology could be a key election issue.

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A Cambodian poultry farmer who lost his livelihood could be a hero for others, rural Montanans are anxiously awaiting a court ruling over a climate lawsuit brought by young people, and Northeast states say more housing for working families could boost jobs.

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PacifiCorp has committed to retiring just 27% of its coal use by 2030. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 31, 2024

PacifiCorp has 'room to improve' on clean energy commitments

A new report grades utilities based on their commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuels. The Sierra Club has graded utilities on their …

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Community leaders in a recent Progress Michigan webinar said if the GOP's Project 2025 is implemented, it could have a devastating effect on Michigan farms, rural schools and the state's Indigenous tribes. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Leaders fear GOP 2025 plans would harm people in rural Michigan

Groups from across Michigan are sounding the alarm on the effect Republican-backed policies would have on people in rural parts of the state…

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Before Madeleine Ahlborn bought an empty church, the most expensive thing she owned was a 2002 Toyota 4Runner with 340,000 miles on it. (Madeleine Ahlborn)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Old House of Prayer becomes community art space

By Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…

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Small rural hospitals often struggle financially to provide services such as emergency care because of high costs and low reimbursement rates. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Rural Emergency Hospital program aims to keep rural facilities from closing

With many rural hospitals on the financial critical list, Congress created a Rural Emergency Hospital model in 2021 to help deliver critical care to …

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Kate McQueen and Jesse Vasquez lead the Pollen Initiative's journalism program at the Central California Women's Facility. (Anya Petrone Slepyan/Daily Yonder)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

CA prison journalism spreads from urban to rural facilities

By Claire Carlson and Anya Petrone Slepyan for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service for the Public News Se…

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In 2023, North Dakota created a new Office of Legal Immigration as a way to help businesses around the state overcome labor shortages and recruit and retain foreign labor. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Even in a red state, politics takes a back seat to welcoming new Americans

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump held a rally Sunday that his critics say reinforced a hateful tone felt by Puerto Ricans and foreign-born…

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Small rural hospitals often struggle financially to provide services such as emergency care because of high costs and low reimbursement rates. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Rural Emergency Hospital plan works to keep rural care available in KS

With many rural hospitals on the financial critical list, Congress created a Rural Emergency Hospital model in 2021 to help deliver critical care to …

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The practice of intentionally burning excess vegetation has faced opposition from the public. (gilitukha/Adobe Stock)

Monday, October 28, 2024

Ancient technique used to fight west TX wildfires

By Keaton Peters for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public …

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Some Wisconsin farmers were using their own money to feed tens of thousands of chickens after processor Pure Prairie alerted them they were no longer able to pay for feed for their flocks. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, October 28, 2024

WI farmers regroup after massive 'chicken giveaway' on Facebook

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the name of the poultry producer. (9:55 a.m. MDT, Oct. 28, 2924) Some …

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The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management suggested the overall financial impact of damage from Hurricane Helene is likely to exceed $53 billion. (Adobe Stock)
Helene's lingering impact: Voting challenges for Black communities

By Angela Dennis and Adam Mahoney for Capital B News.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Rural News…

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A home in Virginia, Minn., displays signs for both candidates in a closely watched legislative race, along with other DFL candidates. In recent years, Republicans could finally envision taking the House 7B seat, a possibility that a decade ago seemed unthinkable. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Burnes)
Election 2024: Inside the decades-long political shift on MN's Iron Range

By Jerry Burnes for MinnPost.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Rural News Network-Public News Service Col…

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Nearly 67,000 schools participate in Farm-to-School programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Ohio schools bring local farms to lunch trays with USDA funding

This October, Ohio schools are celebrating National Farm to School Month by serving local produce in their meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture …

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