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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.

Civic Engagement & Voting

The American Federation of Teachers says schools must be safe havens, welcoming places of learning and free from racism, discrimination and the threat of deportation. (vectorfusionart/Adobe Stock)

Thursday, February 6, 2025

TX teachers prepare to protect immigrant students

School districts across Texas are grappling with ways to keep migrant children safe and engaged in class now that the Trump administration has made it…

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There is a shortage of more than 78,000 rental homes deemed

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Advocacy groups tee up their priorities for NV Legislature

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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The Idaho legislative session is scheduled to last through April 10. (Eldon/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives

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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About 56% of Democrats want affordable housing for low-income Utahns, compared with 22% of Republicans. About 44% of Republicans desire affordable housing for first-time home buyers, while only 22% of Democrats feel the same way. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, February 3, 2025

Cost of living, political dysfunction top concerns for Utahns

The Utah Legislature has been in session for almost two weeks and one nonprofit research organization contended in order for state lawmakers to be eff…

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In Nevada's disadvantaged communities, companies have announced $1.53 billion in investment and the creation of 1,050 good-paying clean-energy jobs, according to Climate Power. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, February 3, 2025

Trump's federal funding freeze threatens NV's clean energy future

A federal judge will hold a court hearing today on the legality of President Donald Trump's recent executive order to freeze federal grants and loans …

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NV Sen. Rosen calls on Trump to backtrack federal funding freeze

The Trump administration this week reversed a decision to freeze federal loans and grants -- but only after it led to mass confusion among organizatio…

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In 2025, women occupy 34% of Ohio's 132 legislative seats, with the General Assembly welcoming seven additional female lawmakers. (Adobe Stock)
Scholarships help OH women in public service amid diversity program cuts

The gender gap in Ohio politics persists, and President Donald Trump's new executive order eliminating federal diversity programs is expected to …

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Last year, Press Forward funded 205 local publications. (DN6/Adobe Stock)
Press Forward supports small-town CO newsrooms

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

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In 2024, at least 10 states enacted 19 restrictive voting laws, according to the Brennan Center for Justice and 21 states enacted 32 expansive ones. (Adobe Stock)
U.S. Supreme Court declines Montana voting rights case

The nation's highest court has declined to hear a case about Montana voting laws which would have disproportionately affected Native people. Last …

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The North Carolina race for Supreme Court justice from November is the only election in the state that's yet to be certified. (DiscoA340/Adobe Stock)
'Unprecedented' attempt to throw out 60,000 NC votes could damage democracy

The saga over votes in a North Carolina Supreme Court election continues, with potentially damaging effects for the state's democracy. While the …

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A Dow Chemical plant, one of 200 such facilities, sits on the banks of the Mississippi River in what is called
LA community group wins suit against parish for open meeting violations

A judge has ruled that elected officials in St. James Parish broke Louisiana's open meetings law by conferring secretly with a Chinese company …

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In today's polarized climate, college campuses are working to rebuild a sense of community and foster understanding after divisive events, according to the Constructive Dialogue Institute. (Adobe Stock)
AL dean prioritizes bridge-building, empathy training for students

Samford University in Birmingham is paving the way for students to have meaningful conversations and foster connections across cultural and ideologica…

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