Monday, November 11, 2024
Book bans are on the rise in Maryland, according to a new report from PEN America.
The nonprofit that tracks issues of free expression says …
A new report quantifies the contribution of Wyoming's arts and culture sector to the state's economy and shows it is significant. Wyoming in 2022 …
Monday, November 11, 2024
Advocates for foster children in Massachusetts are encouraging people to open their homes and hearts to adoption.
More than 8,000 children in the …
Friday, November 8, 2024
If the election season made one thing clear, it is neither side can hear what the other is saying and one expert believes it is because most of us …
Monday, November 11, 2024
A proposition on the ballot to change the way voting works in Idaho failed in last week's election.
Proposition One would have opened up primaries …
Monday, November 11, 2024
Experts on artificial intelligence are warning New Hampshire residents to be on the lookout for postelection "deepfakes," purporting to show voting ir…
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Monday, November 11, 2024
A champion of rights for older LGBTQ+ people has received recognition for her volunteer work in Oregon.
Liz James is the winner of the AARP Andrus …
As powerhouse Hurricane Milton nears the Florida coastline, communities in the Tampa Bay area are extending relief efforts initially launched for …
Monday, November 11, 2024
The FBI said Pennsylvania had more than 3,000 scam victims last year, with reported losses of more than $118 million.
The Federal Trade Commission …
Online scams are growing in scale and sophistication, affecting millions and creating economic losses estimated at $1 trillion globally in 2023…
Monday, November 11, 2024
The West Virginia Education Policy Commission said its new initiative
will help more residents with some college education but no degree earn certifi…
Enrollment in Indiana's 21st Century Scholars program has surged, reaching record levels. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education reports the …
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Monday, November 11, 2024
By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…
Monday, November 11, 2024
About one-third of the population in Los Angeles does not have reliable access to healthy food, so leading philanthropic organizations are teaming up …
Monday, November 11, 2024
As the dust settles from the 2024 election, immigrant New Yorkers fear how Donald Trump's second term will impact them.
Many still recall the …
New Mexico has a sizable immigrant community - making up 11% of the state's labor force. But during contentious U.S. elections, they can suffer a …
Monday, November 11, 2024
President Joe Biden's recent apology on behalf of the federal government for harms done to generations of Native American children and their families …
This week, more than 100 Californians are in Cali, Columbia, for the 16th United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity. Tribes, policymakers …
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Monday, November 11, 2024
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission found older adults nationwide lost nearly $2 billion to fraud.
The combined median loss reported by …
Mainers over 50 are the state's largest voting bloc and surveys show they are concerned how the election will affect Social Security. The fund's …
Monday, November 11, 2024
Montana citizens and environmental advocates have sued the state for withholding documents that have, for decades, been considered public information…
The state Supreme Court has upheld a law giving Nebraskans with prior felony convictions the right to vote once they have completed their sentence…
Monday, November 11, 2024
Nevada voters supported Question 6, which will protect abortion rights in the Silver State.
The proposal will add language to the state …
Monday, November 11, 2024
Voters in Arizona overwhelmingly supported and approved Proposition 139 last week, which enshrines abortion rights into the state's constitution…
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Friday, November 8, 2024
Roughly 30% of Minnesota's private-sector employees do not have a work-sponsored retirement plan but some business owners and consumer advocates hope …
California political analysts say inflation and voter confusion contributed to the failure of propositions to raise the minimum wage and allow stronge…
With the 2024 election concluded, Donald Trump is poised to become the first president to take office while several criminal cases against him are …
Advocates of criminal-justice reform warn the passage of Proposition 36 will mean a sharp reduction in funds to anti-crime initiatives. The measure …
Once homeless and suffering from addictions himself, Joplin's mayor now leads a crusade to help others overcome the same hardships. About 53,000 …
Denver's homeless population hit an all-time high in 2024 but there is actually no shortage of available housing units, according to a new report…
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Young people in Pueblo can now avoid serious and long-lasting consequences when they are unable to pay fines or fees. Chanell Hasty, program …
By Marium Zahra for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News Service Collaboration …
As Michigan prepares for tomorrow's big election, skilled-trade and union workers are calling for continued federal support to keep their industry …
A package of New York bills could boost public services and create a fairer tax system. The Invest in Our New York Act aims to get corporations and …
Ohio voters are facing significant challenges at the ballot box, with some groups expressing concerns over voter roll purges and gerrymandering …
Through this Saturday, Minnesota is recognizing Workplace Rights Week. From COVID precautions to emerging technology, labor voices said there is key …
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Temperatures are dropping in the Commonwealth and community action agencies said help is available for those struggling to pay their heating bills…
The Save the Children Action Network is asking Iowans to support candidates in the upcoming election who invest time and political muscle in solving c…
Ohio's U.S. Senate race between the incumbent, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Republican Bernie Moreno has become one of the most expensive in …
Election Day is inching closer and the battleground state of Wisconsin will see more visits from the two main party presidential campaigns. It was …
New York families are still dealing with child care barriers despite improvements. A new report found more than half the state is a child care …
Pandemic-era federal aid for early childhood educators expired last month and Wyoming lawmakers this year failed to pass a bill which could have helpe…
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An event in Phoenix today will celebrate and highlight the power of collective giving in the Grand Canyon State. Ilyasah N. Shabazz, senior …
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Century 21 had raised more than $30 million. The correct amount is more than $3…
A New Mexico, LGBTQ civil rights group says a debunked claim by the Trump-Vance presidential campaign that "sex changes" are taking place in schools …
OutNebraska's Prairie Pride Film Festival returns for its 14th year this week. Johnny Redd, communications manager for OutNebraska, said the …
By Hevin Wilkey / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Kamala Harris has …
The Missouri Broadcasters Association is among the parties filing a lawsuit, claiming a state law that requires extensive redactions in court …
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A new report from the Headwaters Foundation in Montana showed at least half the people who receive public assistance are only enrolled for one year…
A new report showed more than 100,000 eligible Virginians 65 and older are not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With …
A new arts event, "Art of Democracy: Resiliency Impacted," is showcasing regional artists' work on democracy as the presidential election nears…
Wyoming lawmakers are discussing gun legislation, after Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill which would have repealed "gun free zones" this spring…
A North Carolina group is launching a new campaign to emphasize the importance of investing in people behind bars, so they'll have a better chance …
A man who once faced the harsh realities of Alabama's criminal justice system is now working to ensure others in Mobile County do not have to endure t…
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Halloween is a busy time of year for some of Wyoming's historical sites, where staff throw thematic events to help fund programming for the rest of …
Summerlike temperatures are still around but winter is lurking and Minnesotans will soon have to crank up their thermostats. Now, there is outreach …
New data show many Connecticut residents can't afford daily life. This year's ALICE update shows the number of asset-limited, income-constrained …
The Public Children's Services Association of Ohio has launched a groundbreaking new initiative called Practice in Action Together, aimed at …
A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of young people with disabilities serving time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The …
The number of youth held in juvenile justice facilities in California and across the U.S. dropped 75% between 2000 and 2022 - according to a new …
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This Saturday marks the International Day of Peace and the advocacy group Nonviolent Peaceforce is kicking off a series of family-friendly events in M…
Massachusetts peace activists will join the tens of thousands of protesters expected at this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago…
As college anti-war protests enter a second school year, students are maintaining pressure on administrators to cut all financial ties with the …
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, now the GOP's vice-presidential candidate, cited campaign commitments as his reason for not attending Israeli Prime Minister …
CLARIFICATION: The term "death rates" has been replaced with "number of deaths" to more accurately describe this measure. And Ms. Butler is a co-…
A version of this report originally appeared on The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Arkansas News Service for the Public News Servic…
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