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House passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill, sends it to Senate; 2 Israeli Embassy staff members killed outside Jewish museum in DC; Federal budget cuts could mean EV tax credit loss for drivers; Alabama's prison medical fees raise barriers to care, burden families; Five years after George Floyd's murder, assessing racial justice progress.

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Congress debates Medicaid cuts, the FBI pledges to investigate missing Indigenous people, Illinois pushes back on a federal autism data plan, and a deadly bombing in California is investigated as domestic terrorism.

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Despite lawmaker efforts, rural communities still short of crucial broadband, new Trump administration priorities force USDA grant recipients to reapply, and Appalachia's traditional broom-making craft gets an economic boost from an international nonprofit.

In a letter to Alabama's congressional delegation, Faith in Action asks for stronger oversight and accountability, urging lawmakers to crack down on corruption, enforce existing laws and protect the voters who put them in office. (Adobe Stock)
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Faith leaders across Alabama are raising concerns about what they see as an overreach of executive power, urging the state's congressional delegation …

On March 7, 1965, police and state troopers brutally attacked civil rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. Known as Bloody Sunday, the violence left many injured and sparked national outrage, fueling the fight for voting rights. (Nate Blunt/Adobe Stock)
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Sixty years ago this weekend, young activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, demanding their right to vote and changing history in …

The Alabama Department of Labor reported the state's labor force participation rate rose to 57.7% in December. (Lane Erickson/Adobe Stock)
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A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature could change how people who are unemployed can qualify for benefits. House Bill 29, sponsored by Rep…

According to the Pew Research Center, the Black immigrant population will account for roughly one-third of the U.S. Black population's growth through 2060. (pressmaster/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Studies show one in 10 Black people in the U.S. is an immigrant and immigrants' advocates said they face significant challenges blending into the …

According to a report from the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University, labor and delivery is the top reason for a hospital stay nationwide. (Rido/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Changes to Medicaid being proposed by members of Congress could have a significant effect on women in Arkansas who are of childbearing age, according …

The district level mapping tool shows how farmers and ranchers in every state have benefited from the voluntary Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program. (kegfire/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, May 19, 2025
A new poll shows Arkansas farmers and ranchers believe they benefit from voluntary conservation programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

The 2025 Florida hurricane season, from June 1 to Nov. 30, is predicted to be above average with 17 named storms. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
As Florida emergency response officials conduct their annual statewide hurricane preparedness exercise this week, emergency managers are grappling …

Florida A&M University, a public historically Black land-grant institution in Tallahassee, was founded in 1887. It is one of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities by enrollment and the only public HBCU in Florida. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The selection of Marva Johnson, a longtime corporate executive and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis, as the next president of Florida A&M University has …

According to Pew Research, of the 45 million immigrants in the United States, 4.7 million (10.4%) are Black. (Adobe Stock)
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While Florida's immigration debates center on mostly Hispanic communities, the state's Black immigrant populations, including more than 300,000 …

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On March 7, 1965, police and state troopers brutally attacked civil rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala. Known as Bloody Sunday, the violence left many injured and sparked national outrage, fueling the fight for voting rights. (Adobe Stock)
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Sixty years ago this weekend, young activists marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, demanding their right to vote and changing …

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act would require all Americans to provide proof of citizenship in person when registering to vote or updating their voter information, creating new hurdles for many eligible voters. (Adobe Stock)
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The U.S. House is preparing to vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a bill voting rights groups said would block millions from …

According to the Good Food Institute, alternative proteins - from plants, fermentation or cultivated animal cells - demand far less land and water, emit fewer greenhouse gases and generate significantly less pollution than traditional meat products. (Adobe Stock)
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By Grace Hussain for Sentient.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for Georgia News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabor…

In 2022, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Congress is considering a proposal to slash $880 billion in Medicaid funding and experts said the cuts would be devastating for maternal and infant he…

South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation posted on Facebook its Somerset facilities "took a major hit and we are asking the public to avoid the area at this time as we work to assess the damage. The area is not safe." (South Kentucky RECC Facebook page)
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Monday, May 19, 2025
After a devastating tornado ripped through southeastern Kentucky last Friday and Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear asked for a federal disaster declaration …

According to state data, more than 276,000 Kentucky households received SNAP benefits in April. (Adobe Stock)
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Congress is mulling a budget and tax proposal which could leave states picking up more of the tab for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

Some patients in rural Louisiana live 45 minutes to an hour away from the nearest hospital with an obstetrics department, a long way to drive in an emergency situation. (Adobe Stock/AI)
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Monday, May 19, 2025
As Congress debates the federal budget, House Republicans are looking to make deep cuts in the Medicaid program, which some experts warn could …

Tree pollen in Louisiana is often from elm, oak, poplar, cypress and maple among others. (Adobe Stock)
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With temperatures warming, allergy season is underway in Louisiana and experts are offering tips on how to cope. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation …

A report commissioned by the Environmental Defense Fund showed in 2024, there were 266 mitigation companies operating in the U.S., a 24% increase from 2021. (Adobe Stock / AI)
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A new report on growth in the methane mitigation industry shows positive developments for oil and gas companies, as well as the environment. The …

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In Mississippi, a person generally needs to wait five years after completing all terms of their sentence before applying for expungement of a felony conviction. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
In Mississippi, advocates said thousands of people are stuck in limbo, unable to move forward because their criminal records remain publicly …

Mississippi charges incarcerated people a $6 medical copay per visit, among the highest rates in the nation, while paying prison workers 20 to 90 cents per hour, with exemptions, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Medical copays in prison could be keeping people who are incarcerated from seeking the health care they need. The latest review showed Mississippi …

In 2024, Mississippi lawmakers approved a new school funding formula to replace the long-standing Mississippi Adequate Education program. (Pixabay)
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Mississippi's education improvements could unravel unless the state addresses its teacher compensation crisis. Toren Ballard, a former teacher and …

Farmworkers on the East Coast earn 35% less than the national average. (Adobe Stock)
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As today begins National Farmworker Awareness Week, North Carolina boasts the sixth-largest number of farmworkers of any state. More than 150,000 …

The prison population averaged about 30,000 last year in North Carolina. (Felix Mizioznikov/Adobe Stock)
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Programs allowing incarcerated people to receive reductions in their sentences help lower chances of reoffending, according to a recent analysis…

More than 166 million birds across the country have been affected by avian influenza. (panyawat/Adobe Stock)
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Industrial farming practices could be boosting the spread of bird flu. Avian influenza has been detected in poultry across the country, including in …

According to UnitedHealthcare, medical costs associated with pollen allergies exceed $3 billion a year, with nearly half of those costs linked to prescription drugs. (Adobe Stock)
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South Carolina may be famous for its oaks, pines and other trees but experts said pollen from those spectacular forests can also make life miserable …

Rosenwald Schools served rural Black communities across 15 southern states, from Maryland to Texas. (Adobe Stock/AI)
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By Kim Kobersmith for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for South Carolina News Service for the Daily Yonder-Public News Service Coll…

Studies show about 5% of adults in the U.S. experience seasonal affective disorder, in which people encounter mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. (Adobe Stock)
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South Carolinians may find mid to late winter can be challenging due to short days, cold weather and a postholiday letdown, and you are not alone…

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The anesthesiologist assistant field is expected to grow more than 26% by 2032, with a median salary of $215,000. (Robert Kneschke/AdobeStock) <br />
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Lipscomb University's College of Pharmacy is poised to launch Tennessee's first Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant master's degree program pending G…

More than half of Tennessee children receive health care through the state's Medicaid program, TennCare. (N Lawrenson/Adobe Stock)<br /><br />
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As Congress debates a host of federal budget cuts, groups advocating for lower-income Tennessee families said the state will not be able to handle …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's PFAS action plan focuses on tackling the most pressing compliance issues and responding to concerns from Congress and drinking water systems regarding national primary drinking water regulations for specific PFAS chemicals. (Somphong/AdobeStock)
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An environmental group is voicing concern about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to tackle PFAS pollution. The EPA recently …

On average, more than 23% of rural women of childbearing age receive health care coverage through Medicaid. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A new report found women of childbearing age in rural areas rely more on Medicaid for health care coverage than their urban counterparts and cuts to M…

Virginia's rate of workplace deaths has dipped year over year, with 2.7 per 100,000 workers dying on the job in 2023, compared to 3.4 in 2022. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
More than 5,000 workers nationwide died from traumatic injuries while on the job in 2023 and 135,000 more died from occupational diseases, according …

Meat producers are only required to submit written claims ensuring their products are antibiotic free. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, May 19, 2025
By Grey Moran for Sentient.Broadcast version by Zamone Perez for Virginia News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration…

In 2022, the infant mortality rate in the United States was 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, May 19, 2025
Congress is considering a proposal to slash $880 billion in Medicaid funding and experts warn the cuts would be devastating for West Virginia women…

West Virginia is the nation's fifth-largest energy producer, largely from fossil fuels, according to federal data. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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West Virginia is the only state in the country where the Trump administration has overturned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's previous …

After decades of decline, black lung disease among miners in recent years has been on the rise, largely driven by increased exposure to fine silica dust, according to the American Journal of Managed Care. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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West Virginia coal miners filed a lawsuit asking a federal judge to temporarily halt the Trump administration's layoffs impacting the Coal Workers Hea…

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