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Judge temporarily blocks Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship; IN debates nuclear energy for power grid; NM bill would help domestic abuse survivors get legal assistance; and TX looks at ways to protect apartment tenants during extreme weather.

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Wisconsin voters will determine the future of a strict voter I.D. law, a federal judge pauses Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, and Democrats warn a disputed North Carolina Supreme Court race could set a chilling precedent.

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Winter blues? Alaskans cure theirs at the Cordova Iceworm Festival, Trump's energy plans will impact rural folks, legislation in Virginia aims to ensure rural communities get adequate EV charging stations, and a retreat for BIPOC women earns rave reviews.

Arizona has the largest difference in the share of children covered by Medicaid/CHIP in small towns and rural areas compared to metro areas, according to the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. (Beth Van Trees/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Rural Arizonans, especially children, are more likely to rely on Medicaid for health coverage compared to people in metro areas, according to a new …

If President-elect Donald Trump's proposals are in effect in 2026, the richest 1% would receive an average tax cut of about $36,300 and the next richest 4% would receive an average tax cut of about $7,200, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. (Adobe Stock)
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A fiscally conservative advocacy group is pushing for the renewal of President-elect Donald Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Americans for Prosperity …

'Run for Something' is an organization that provides resources, webinars, trainings and a network of people who help candidates around the clock, either for free or at cost. (Adobe Stock)
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More than 12,000 people around the county have said they're interested in running for office since last year's election. And the share coming from …

Health providers in rural Colorado, which operate on thin margins, could see more uncompensated care costs if proposed Medicaid cuts clear Congress. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
As the new Congress considers cutting Medicaid by more than $2 trillion, a new report details how the move would disproportionately affect rural …

The hottest year on record was 2024, as average global temperatures continue to rise due to the use of fossil fuels. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
As President Donald Trump abandons a promise the U.S. made in Paris nearly a decade ago, organized workers across Colorado are joining forces to …

Coloradans are nine times more likely to be forced to choose an out-of-network provider for mental health care, than for primary physical care, which leads to higher out-of-pocket costs for patients. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
More than 1 million Coloradans are living with a diagnosed mental health condition but insurance companies are denying coverage for care their policie…

Studies suggest up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually. (motortion/Adobe Stock)
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Friday, January 24, 2025
Women surveyed about why they stayed in an abusive relationship often said they did not have the money to leave. Now, a bill introduced in the New …

A new report from Georgetown University showed the effects a proposed cut to Medicaid would have on rural New Mexico, where residents already have worse health outcomes than those in cities. (Rob/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
With President Donald Trump back in office, Congressional Republicans are eager to extend his 2017 tax cuts, which likely means slashing the Medicaid …

Threats to U.S. poll workers, ballot counters, county clerks and secretaries of state increased significantly after President Donald Trump said the 2020 election was stolen. (MariaVitkovska/Adobe Stock)
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The post-election period leading up to today's inauguration has been decidedly calmer than the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. But …

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Depending on the county, there are between five and 41 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from in Oklahoma. (Adobe Stock)
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It is the time of year when people on Medicare can make changes to their health plans. For more than more than 700,000 Oklahomans, it means doing …

Adrian Sinclair is the plant manager at the 1839 Cherokee Meat Co. in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. (Ben Felder/Investigate Midwest)
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By Ben Felder for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Oklahoma News Service reporting for the Investigate Midwest-Solutions Jo…

More than 80 percent of Oklahoma's wastewater sludge ends up in crop fields, according to an analysis by Investigate Midwest. (Losonsky/Adobe Stock)
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By Ben Felder for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by Will Walkey for Oklahoma News Service reporting for the Investigate Midwest-Public News Ser…

The City of Dallas code states landlords must provide - and maintain in working order - heating equipment capable of maintaining an indoor temperature at least 15°F warmer than the outdoor temperature. (Nimur/Adobe Stock)
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Friday, January 24, 2025
Extreme weather has hit Texas over the last few weeks bringing snow to many parts of the state. During cold weather, landlords are required to …

University of North Texas students must be an approved volunteer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to take the class with incarcerated people at the Bridgeport Correctional Center. (motortion/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
University of North Texas students are participating in the national Inside Out Prison Exchange program. In its third year at the college, the …

Nearly 41% of children in small towns and rural areas rely on Medicaid for their coverage, compared with about 38% in metro areas. (Karen Roach/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A study by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families showed most people who live in small towns and rural areas use Medicaid for heal…

Under the Agricultural Water Optimization Program, the maximum grant amount for irrigation/canal companies is $1,000,000, according to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
A Utah grant program is aiming to incentivize farmers to optimize their water use. Historically, Utah agriculture has accounted for up to 80% of the …

"People's lives are at stake here," says Thaiss Del Rio with Voices for Utah Children of proposed cuts to Medicaid. "This is something that our congressional delegation needs to consider." (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Congressional leaders are considering what some call "highly consequential decisions" about the future of Medicaid - and Utah advocates are weighing i…

The Bureau of Land Management manages about 22.8 million acres in Utah. (Nathaniel Gonzales/Adobe Stock)
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The U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to hear a lawsuit brought by the State of Utah, which alleged the federal government's ownership of large parts …

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