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Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine; AZ passes abortion measure, advocates still concerned about a Trump presidency; Environmental advocates sue Montana over public documents; Los Angeles tackles hunger with new Office of Food Equity.

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A former Harris aide calls for Biden to resign so Harris can briefly take the presidency. Trump wins Arizona, but so does Democrat Ruben Gallego. And AI experts warn that recent election fraud videos were Russian deep fakes.

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Texas women travel some of the longest distances for abortion care, Californians the shortest, rural living comes with mixed blessings for veterans, an ancient technique could curtail climate-change wildfires, and escape divisive politics on World Kindness Day.

School districts in 29 states banned books during the 2023-2024 school year, according to the latest PEN America report. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

In 2022, total arts and culture compensation in Wyoming topped $1.3 billion, just behind the health care and social assistance industry and the real estate and rental industry, according to a new report. (Carol Highsmith, Library of Congress Collection)
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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 …

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

The Santana Family of Shrewsbury adopted their then 19-year-old daughter Marisol last year after she spent about 15 years in the foster care system. Marisol calls her adoption a "dream come true." (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
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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 …

America's schoolteachers report spending nearly 30% of instructional time repeating information because of poor listening skills. (JacobLund/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

The Too Small to Fail initiative has reached more than 175,000 parents with valuable text message reminders and tips, encouraging them to talk, read and sing with their young children during daily routines. (WavebreakMediaMicro/Adobe Stock)
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Friday, November 8, 2024
The early childhood development initiative "Too Small to Fail" is expanding in Pennsylvania to boost children's brain and language development…

Nearly 270,000 Idahoans voted in favor of reforming Idaho's election system, but the measure fell well short on Election Day. (GoodIdeas/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

Experts say AI generated videos often go viral. In September, a video linked to online Russian trolls accused Vice President Kamala Harris of being involved in a hit-and-run accident and was viewed on social media millions of times. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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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…

More than one million Latinos live in Minnesota and surrounding states, and advocacy groups say it shows how this population is having an influence on elections. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
The impact Latino voters had in this year's election has caught the public's attention. Minnesota organizers found success in connecting with this …

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Older LGBTQ+ people face different health and equity issues than their peers. (Hector/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

Hurricane Milton grew to become a major hurricane on the morning of Oct. 7, 2024. (AWS S3 Explorer/Wikimedia Commons)
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As powerhouse Hurricane Milton nears the Florida coastline, communities in the Tampa Bay area are extending relief efforts initially launched for …

The Palms Medical Group team delivered supplies to the community of Horseshoe Beach after Hurricane Helene. (Jim Miller/Palms Medical Group)
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As Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, the state's network of Community Health Centers continues to provide crucial care statewide. Community …

The FTC received fraud reports from 2.6 million consumers last year, a number almost identical to 2022. (ronstik/Adobe)
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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 …

The Internet Crime Complaint Center is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency investigating crime. (Anete Lusina/Pexels)
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Online scams are growing in scale and sophistication, affecting millions and creating economic losses estimated at $1 trillion globally in 2023…

The FTC says in 2023, emails replaced texts as the most common tool used by scammers, followed by phone calls as the second most commonly reported contact method for fraud. (Adobe Stock)
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The FBI says Indiana's older population lost almost $38 million to fraud last year, according to a new report. The Federal Trade Commission says …

The number of certificate or microcrediental earners younger than age 18 jumped by 18.8% in 2022-23 compared with the prior year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. (Adobe Stock)
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The West Virginia Education Policy Commission said its new initiative will help more residents with some college education but no degree earn certifi…

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education reports in 2021, 81% of 21st Century Scholars graduated, compared to 30% of low-income, non-scholar peers. (Adobe stock)
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Enrollment in Indiana's 21st Century Scholars program has surged, reaching record levels. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education reports the …

Passage of Massachusetts Question 2 eliminated the requirement students pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System tests in English, math, science and technology to receive a high school diploma, although educators will still use the test as a diagnostic tool. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Parents and educators in Massachusetts are celebrating an end to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System graduation requirement. Nearly 60%…

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Approximately 560,000 Arkansas households live below the ALICE threshold of financial survival. (Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock)
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By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…

The new Los Angeles County Office of Food Equity will work with Social Services to encourage physicians to prescribe healthy food as medicine. (Alicja Neumiler/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

According to the Meals on Wheels website, more than 1 million meals were delivered in Northern Illinois during the pandemic, and volunteers contributed 52,000 hours of their time. (Adobe Stock)
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The number of older Americans who live alone, because of self-isolation or losing a spouse, is increasing. These factors can prevent them from …

President-elect Donald Trump's plan for mass deportation of immigrants means the U.S. loses out on $22.6 billion and $5.7 billion in Social Security and Medicare contributions, respectively. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

More than half of the 46 million immigrants living in the United States are naturalized citizens, according to the United States Census Bureau. (AdobeStock AI enhanced/ChaoticMind)
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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 …

The estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants living in the United States in 2022 was below the peak of 12.2 million in 2007. (Gretchen/Adobe Stock)
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A strong majority of voters across party lines want lawmakers to create a path to citizenship for America's 11 million undocumented immigrants…

A bill making its way through the U.S. House of Representatives would create a truth and healing commission to address ongoing harms to Native American families linked to the federal children's boarding-school program. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

The proposed Chuckwalla National Monument near Joshua Tree National Park is home to more than 50 species which are threatened, endangered, sensitive or otherwise of concern. (Adobe Stock)
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This week, more than 100 Californians are in Cali, Columbia, for the 16th United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity. Tribes, policymakers …

Adults and youth get ready to play double ball during the first annual Indigenous Dakota Games event in Lake Traverse Reservation. (Dustina Gill)
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By LaVerne Whitebear for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News…

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The federal Scams Against Older Adults Advisory Group, formed in 2022, works to better identify and stop scams affecting older adults. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

Social Security recipients will get a 2.5% cost-of-living increase to their benefits beginning in 2025, according to the federal government. Officials said it translates to an average increase of roughly $50 for retirees each month. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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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 …

In Pennsylvania, an AARP poll showed voters are split in their retrospective approval of former President Donald Trump, with 50% approving and 49% disapproving. Vice President Kamala Harris has a slightly negative rating at 45% approval to 52% disapproval. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)
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Pennsylvania voters aged 50 and older are expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming election, motivated by key issues, and could affect the …

Advocates are suing the state of Montana over a change that allows documents used in the Legislature's bill-drafting process to be kept secret, reversing a 25-year-old rule. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
Montana citizens and environmental advocates have sued the state for withholding documents that have, for decades, been considered public information…

A law enshrined in Nebraska's 1875 Constitution has been overturned, restoring the rights of Nebraskans with a felony conviction to register and vote. (Adobe Stock)
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The state Supreme Court has upheld a law giving Nebraskans with prior felony convictions the right to vote once they have completed their sentence…

Guaranteed-income programs tend to run 12 to 18 months, but a Minnesota initiative that helps artists is tinkering with a several-year approach. (Adobe Stock)
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One in three Americans indicates they're living paycheck-to-paycheck, and that includes many artists. A Minnesota organization is expanding its …

Nevada was one of seven states last week that passed pro-abortion ballot initiatives. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

Four in ten women under the age of 30 said abortion was the number one most important issue this election cycle, according to the health policy nonprofit group KFF. (Feng Yu / Adobe Stock)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
Voters in Arizona overwhelmingly supported and approved Proposition 139 last week, which enshrines abortion rights into the state's constitution…

Some 43% of of municipal officeholders are women in Oregon, compared to 32% nationwide. (Dog Paw Productions/Adobe Stock)
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Oregon has the third highest percent of women in city government, according to a new report from Rutgers University. It may be proof of the success …

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According to the Pew Research Center, inadequate retirement savings will result in a $1.3 trillion increase in public assistance costs over the next two decades. (Adobe Stock)
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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 voters rejected the latest effort to raise the minimum wage statewide and to allow cities to enact local rent control. (IcemanJ/Adobe Stock)
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California political analysts say inflation and voter confusion contributed to the failure of propositions to raise the minimum wage and allow stronge…

Rideshare drivers said they are looking to share in the wealth of their work. U.S. rideshare sales at Uber climbed 10% from 2023 to 2024, while Lyft's sales were up 3% year-over-year, according to Bloomberg. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Voters in Massachusetts have passed a first of its kind ballot measure allowing rideshare drivers to unionize as independent contractors. Question 3 …

The report found approximately 764,000 women in North Carolina and beyond are disenfranchised in 2024. (Adobe Stock)
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With the 2024 election concluded, Donald Trump is poised to become the first president to take office while several criminal cases against him are …

Proposition 36 rolls back key parts of Proposition 47, passed in 2014 as part of an effort to emphasize crime prevention over incarceration. (Negro Elkha/Adobe Stock)
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Advocates of criminal-justice reform warn the passage of Proposition 36 will mean a sharp reduction in funds to anti-crime initiatives. The measure …

In 2016, legislation eased the rights-restoration process after completion of sentence for persons not convicted of a crime of "moral turpitude." (Adobe Stock)
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As Alabamians head to the polls, some people will be unable to vote in the general election because of a past felony conviction. Research by The …

Between 2022 and 2023, Missouri experienced a 12% increase in overall homelessness and a 24% rise in unsheltered homelessness. (FollowTheFlow/Adobe Stock)
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Once homeless and suffering from addictions himself, Joplin's mayor now leads a crusade to help others overcome the same hardships. About 53,000 …

There are 16 million vacant homes across the U.S., or 28 vacant homes for every unhoused person. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

A New York State Comptroller report found New York City had the highest rental cost burden in the state between 2016 and 2020. (Adobe Stock)
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A package of New York City bills can help preserve affordable housing. The Community Land Act creates more pathways for communities to purchase and …

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City governments are strengthening financial security for families through reimagined debt-collection practices, equitable ability-to-pay processes and increased access to financial empowerment services. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

The goal of the Teen Court system is to keep young adults out of the prison system. (chokniti/Adobe Stock)
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By Marium Zahra for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News Service Collaboration …

The Indiana Youth Institute reports one of the biggest challenges to improving youth mental health in Indiana is the persistence of barriers to accessing care. (Adobe stock)
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Indiana's youth are facing a growing mental health crisis, and officials say urgent action is needed. Nearly half of high school students in the …

Many skilled trade careers do not require a four-year degree. Instead, they focus on credentials, certificates, on-the-job training and registered apprenticeships. (amorn_m/Adobe Stock)<br /><br />
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As Michigan prepares for tomorrow's big election, skilled-trade and union workers are calling for continued federal support to keep their industry …

A Siena College poll shows broad support among New Yorkers to increase taxes on the top 5% of highest-income earning New Yorkers and the top 1% of profitable corporations. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

One of the Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services members stated all five Behavioral Health Managed Care Organizations fell short of their requested rate increase by more than  25%, meaning this provider is not being compensated for the true cost of care. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
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Behavioral-health providers in Pennsylvania face financial instability because of inconsistent rate increases, affecting staff recruitment and …

The Ohio Organizing Collaborative registered nearly 160,000 new voters for the Nov. 5 election, which represents the largest grassroots voter registration program in the country. (Adobe Stock)
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Ohio voters are facing significant challenges at the ballot box, with some groups expressing concerns over voter roll purges and gerrymandering …

Labor policy analysts said the pandemic brought workers' rights back into the forefront, with employees in a variety of sectors expressing a desire for their well-being to be taken more seriously by their employers. (Adobe Stock)
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Through this Saturday, Minnesota is recognizing Workplace Rights Week. From COVID precautions to emerging technology, labor voices said there is key …

A bill in Olympia this year sought to promote "ethical artificial intelligence." (STOATPHOTO/Adobe Stock)
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A legal expert has issued a warning that artificial intelligence tools could lead to discriminatory practices in hiring and firing. Algorithms and …

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Eligibility for heating assistance is based on several factors, including household size and combined gross annual income of residents 18 and older. The program provides assistance for all sources of heat, including oil, electricity, natural gas, propane, kerosene, wood and coal. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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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…

One in six Iowa children faces hunger. The Save Our Children Action Network said it wants to see candidates in the upcoming election support increases in SNAP benefits. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

According to the United Way, more Americans are seeking assistance for help with everyday needs. (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)
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Advocates in the antipoverty community said lawmakers are not doing enough to help people escape poverty. They said the inaction is increasing the …

Pro-cryptocurrency political action committees, winning 36 of 42 primary races they supported, have used their funds to help unseat candidates like U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. (WindyNight/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

Many political pundits, voters and candidates themselves have said the outcome of the 2024 presidential election could have a dramatic effect on the future of democracy. (Adobe Stock)
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Election Day is inching closer and the battleground state of Wisconsin will see more visits from the two main party presidential campaigns. It was …

FollowtheCrypto.org finds that the crypto industry provided more than $174 million for the 2024 election so far. (VideoFlow/Adobe Stock)
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As cryptocurrency becomes more prevalent, it's also making its way into the political arena. With millions of dollars being funneled into campaigns …

The average yearly salary of a New York State childcare worker is around $38,000, But the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Living Wage Calculator showed the living wage salary for a single person in the state is more than $55,000.  (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

The ratio of early childhood educators in Wyoming to children ages 0-5 is nearly 12 to 1. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

The Idaho Child Care Program serves families with children under age 13, or older if the child has a disability. (shangarey/Adobe Stock)
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Idaho has suspended enrollment in a child-care benefits program, and families are expected to feel the squeeze. The Department of Health and Welfare …

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Around 60% of collective giving group leaders reported intentionally embedding racial and ethnic equity in their collective-giving strategies, according to the study Philanthropy Together took part in. (Adobe Stock)
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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 …

Easterseals' mission is to provide programs and therapies that help remove barriers and foster independent living for people with disabilities. (Adobe Stock)
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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 National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy report illustrated how some wealth was built through discriminatory practices including racially restrictive deed covenants. (Adobe Stock)
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A new report argued many charitable foundations need to examine the origin of their wealth and repair harms done. The National Committee for …

Despite unique barriers, a survey shows transgender people in the United States have a higher voter turnout than the general population. (freshidea/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

The oldest continuously running LGBTQ+ film festival is San Francisco's Frameline, formerly called the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which was started in 1977.  (Andrey Lapshin/Adobe Stock)
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OutNebraska's Prairie Pride Film Festival returns for its 14th year this week. Johnny Redd, communications manager for OutNebraska, said the …

Nearly 90% of nonbinary adults in the workforce are younger than age 35 and half are people of color. (Adobe Stock)
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Experts say a diverse workforce is crucial for creativity and social justice, and equally good for a company's bottom line. But reluctance to hire …

Many Gen Z Americans get their news through social, media according to the Pew Research Center. <br />(Llstock/Adobe Stock)
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By Hevin Wilkey / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Kamala Harris has …

This provision was added to an omnibus bill (SB 103) late in the 2023 session, and was introduced by state Rep. Justin Hicks, R-Lake St. Louis. (Grenar/Adobe Stock)
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The Missouri Broadcasters Association is among the parties filing a lawsuit, claiming a state law that requires extensive redactions in court …

In the mid-1990s, news media from around the world descended upon Los Angeles for wall-to-wall coverage of the O.J. Simpson murder trial. (Adobe Stock)
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O.J. Simpson's death has the nation looking back on the infamous murder trial that resulted in his acquittal. Experts say one of the lasting impacts …

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Roughly 120,000 Montana families receive some form of public assistance. Many are caregivers or single parents and 97% are employed. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an estimated 86.5% of U.S. households were food secure throughout the entire year in 2023. (guvo59/Pixabay)
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A new report showed more than 100,000 eligible Virginians 65 and older are not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With …

During what is known as the Medicaid post-pandemic "unwinding" process, South Dakota saw the largest drop in children's enrollment in the country, with a 27% reduction in the first six months. (Adobe Stock)
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Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…

Firearms are used in only 5% of suicide attempts, yet due to their extreme lethality, they still result in 900 deaths annually in Pennsylvania. This statistic demonstrates a strong link between gun access and suicide fatalities. (Keystone Progress Education Fund)
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A new arts event, "Art of Democracy: Resiliency Impacted," is showcasing regional artists' work on democracy as the presidential election nears…

The odds of an active shooting are about three times higher where guns are allowed than in a gun-free zone, according to research published this month in The Lancet. (Adobe Stock)
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Wyoming lawmakers are discussing gun legislation, after Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill which would have repealed "gun free zones" this spring…

Operation Good works to improve life in Mississippi and recently held a community block party, inviting single moms and their kids to help to curb violence in Jackson. (Photo courtesy of Operation Good)
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A new initiative for single mothers and their sons is helping to combat crime and empower vulnerable community members in Jackson. The nonprofit …

A billboard near Smithfield, N.C., where more than 600 men are housed at the Johnston Correctional Institution, sends a message to inmates. Statewide, more than 37,000 people are currently incarcerated in 55 state prisons. (Recidivism Reduction Education Programs)
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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 …

The Mobile County Public Defenders Office launched in October 2020. Most counties in the state do not have such an office. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

A new report from the Council on American Islamic Relations-New York showed 43% of students who were bullied for being Muslim said they never asked for help. (Adobe Stock)
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A new report found Muslim students in New York City public schools face high levels of discrimination in school. The report from the Council on …

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Throughout the Wyoming Frontier Prison's 80 years serving as the state's penitentiary, it contained a factory producing, at different times, brooms, shirts, wool blankets and license plates. (Kit Leong/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

Federal officials said by embracing energy-efficient upgrades, such as a smart thermostat, a single eligible household can enjoy savings of up to $14,000. (Adobe Stock)
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Summerlike temperatures are still around but winter is lurking and Minnesotans will soon have to crank up their thermostats. Now, there is outreach …

In breaking down Minnesota's Latino population by age, nearly 223,000 are working-age adults between 18 and 64 years old. (Adobe stock)
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Over the weekend, Hispanic Heritage Month got underway. In Minnesota, people are recognizing the diversity within these populations, as well as …

In 2022, 563,512 or 39% of Connecticut's 1.4 million households were below the ALICE threshold. (Adobe Stock)
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New data show many Connecticut residents can't afford daily life. This year's ALICE update shows the number of asset-limited, income-constrained …

Based on input from 162 caseworkers and 85 families, respecting, listening, and being vulnerable were the most important caseworker behaviors in the PACT Behavioral Research Project. (D Lahoud/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
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The Public Children's Services Association of Ohio has launched a groundbreaking new initiative called Practice in Action Together, aimed at …

If North Dakota were to enact a law that allows parents who had custody of their children removed by a court order to seek restoration of custody rights, officials estimate 33% of kids being held by the state would be eligible for these petitions. (Adobe Stock)
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An interim North Dakota legislative committee this week got an update from state leaders on potential moves to reconnect kids in foster care with thei…

U.S. News and World Report said Illinois ranks 39th in the country for juvenile incarceration. (Adobe Stock)
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A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of young people with disabilities serving time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The …

As of 2021, California was 18th in the nation for lowest rate of youth confined in juvenile justice facilities, at 58 youth per 100-thousand. (Framestock/Adobe Stock)
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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 …

According to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, fewer than 5% of youths arrested have any gang alert on their record. However, those with gang alerts are more likely to have been first arrested at age 12 or younger, and more likely to be serious, violent and chronic offenders. (athree23/Pixabay)
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A new report revealed while the United States has made significant progress in reducing youth incarceration rates, troubling disparities still exist…

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The International Day of Peace is observed around the world each year on Sept. 21.<br />(Anna Iluschenko/Adobe Stock)
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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…

College students are leading the call for a ceasefire in the Israeli war in Gaza. Since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, the United States has enacted legislation providing at least $12.5 billion in military aid to Israel, according to the Council on Foreign Relations. (Ehn)
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Massachusetts peace activists will join the tens of thousands of protesters expected at this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago…

According to Reuters, pro-Palestinian college protest demands include a permanent ceasefire in Gaza,  an end to U.S. military assistance for Israel, and divestment from businesses that profit from the war. (Adobe Stock)
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This week, protesters could outnumber delegates at the Democratic National Convention starting today in Chicago. The demonstrators will include tens …

Student protests against the Israeli war in Gaza rocked college campuses nationwide last school year. More than 3,200 students were arrested. (Adobe Stock)  <br />  <br />
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As college anti-war protests enter a second school year, students are maintaining pressure on administrators to cut all financial ties with the …

More than 50 members of Congress publicly indicated they would not attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, including Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (seaseasyd/Adobe Stock)
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Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, now the GOP's vice-presidential candidate, cited campaign commitments as his reason for not attending Israeli Prime Minister …

Families forced from their homes in Gaza face severe shortages of essential services, especially safe drinking water. As of this month, over 1.5 million Palestinian children are in need of humanitarian assistance. (Robert/Adobe Stock)
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CLARIFICATION: Parts of this story were rephrased to clarify that the United States does not send nuclear weapons to Israel or any other nation…

Without net positive migration, the "zero migration" scenario of population decline could occur earlier in Michigan and be more severe. (Murad Mohd Zain)
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CLARIFICATION: The term "death rates" has been replaced with "number of deaths" to more accurately describe this measure. And Ms. Butler is a co-…

Today, nearly one-third of all rural children come from racial or ethnic minority populations, compared with 28.1% in 2010, according to the report. (Adobe Stock)
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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…

The Census Bureau is reporting both population undercounts and overcounts, were likely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, natural disasters and decisions by the Trump administration that disrupted normal counting efforts. (GerdAltmann/Pixabay)
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A new report found Texas likely undercounted the number of people who actually live in the state when gathering information for the 2020 census…

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