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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, directing DOJ to enforce; Educators voice concern for PA immigrant student protections; WA rent stabilization bills have huge public support; ME benefits from $2.2 billion in federal clean energy investments.

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Nationwide protests erupt against federal policies, Indiana's EV infrastructure expansion stalls due to a funding freeze, and Washington state pushes for rent stabilization to combat rising housing costs.

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During Black History Month, a new book shares how a unique partnership built 5,000 schools for Black students, anti-hunger advocates say ag communities would benefit from an expanded SNAP program, and Americans have $90 billion in unpaid medical bills.

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

IN EV charger station installs on pause

The number of registered electric vehicles in Indiana rose from 13,000 in 2023 to nearly 15,000 in 2024. However, plans to install more EV chargers …

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In rural states such as South and North Dakota and large urban centers around the U.S., protests were held Wednesday amid fears about the first wave …

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New research by social scientists showed children who suffer traumatic experiences growing up are more likely to use firearms defensively as adults…

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Legal action continues in efforts at cleaning up a portion of Ohio's waterways. The Ohio EPA has been added as a defendant, along with the U.S. EPA…

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Mississippi voting rights advocates said their fight is not over, even after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the state's …


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A bill making its way through the Maryland General Assembly could protect renters from unjust evictions. House Bill 709 would create what is known …


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A new report showed a growing problem of harmful pesticides in Connecticut waterways. The University of Connecticut study analyzed 20 years of data…


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More than 60 counties in Pennsylvania have a shortage of public defenders for low-income residents who need these services. This Friday in …

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Child care is expensive and in high demand but groups in Montana are taking creative approaches to help. Child care services in Montana currently …

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Idaho lawmakers have introduced a slate of bills which would put up greater hurdles for passing voter-initiated ballot measures. Legislation this …

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Economists warn affordable housing is harder to come by in North Dakota, putting more people at risk of not having a roof over their heads but some …

Environment   Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Recent editorials in The New York Times and Washington Post defending factory farms make one critical mistake, according to environmental advocates: …


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The final deadline is approaching for members of the Texas Legislature to decide on participating in the Summer EBT program, which provides grocery …

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The Nevada Legislature has kicked off this week and progressive groups are sharing their top priorities. Many are asking Gov. Joe Lombardo to work …

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Mississippi families struggling with food insecurity are bracing for another difficult summer after state officials declined millions in federal fundi…

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A new study by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality found nitrate levels have continued to rise across the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater …

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Colorado lawmakers are working to ensure all Coloradans with health coverage for ambulance services are not hit with surprise bills or charged higher …


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Conservation groups in Maine are calling on the state's congressional delegation to protect federal funding for clean energy technologies. A new …


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On the heels of a regulatory victory, utilities and various energy groups in Minnesota are expressing more optimism about the region's power grid - …

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New legislation in Olympia aims to ease the burden of skyrocketing rental rates by limiting yearly rent increases to 7%. Chris Walker lives in a …


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A bill introduced by Kentucky lawmakers would increase alternatives to prison or jail for parents convicted of nonviolent offenses. Most of the …

 

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