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Harvard sues Trump administration to halt federal ban on enrolling international students; New climate change research: People can't fight it alone; Imprisoning KY parents has worsened foster care crisis; Soap Box Derby prepares future IN race car drivers.

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A deadlocked Supreme Court prevents nation's first publicly funded religious school, House Republicans celebrate passage of their domestic policy bill, and Trump administration sues states for taking climate action.

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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.

Housing/Homelessness

Housing policy experts said the U.S. has a shortage of 7.1 million rental homes affordable and available to people with extremely low incomes. They worry more people will experience homelessness based on HUD changes taking shape under the Trump administration. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Housing aid, discrimination enforcement face disruptions in ND

North Dakota housing assistance offices helping with rent vouchers and discrimination cases are having to do more with less as federal changes take sh…

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Rising insurance costs are adding another wrinkle to Minnesota's housing crisis. The Minnesota Housing Partnership said costs driven by increased weather risks and rebuilding expenses have pushed <br />insurance premiums in Minnesota to 12th highest in the nation. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Despite budget constraints, MN gives affordable housing a bump

Minnesota's legislative session is hovering around its endpoint and lawmakers found extra room in the budget to expand affordable housing. Those …

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The prohibition on rent increases of more than 10% on most units in fire-affected areas will be lifted when the state of emergency expires next January. (Andriy Blokhin/Adobe Stock)
Housing attorneys sue over rental price gouging in LA after the fires

Rents in Los Angeles were already high before the firestorm earlier this year, but now a coalition of housing groups is suing six landlords for price …

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Federal agencies including the U.S. Forest Service said it can take months and even years to recover from the emotional, financial and ecological impacts of a wildfire. (Adobe Stock)
As MN wildfires burn, relief orgs ramp up for recovery

Large wildfires have ravaged parts of northeastern Minnesota and relief organizations are out in full force to assist displaced residents. They said …

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Housing First programs provide rapid access to housing and care teams connect people to employment opportunities, medical and mental health care, and substance-use treatment but the services are not required or used as a punitive tool. (Adobe Stock)
Homeless advocates say Common Sense Institute report misses the mark

A new report on homelessness in Colorado released by the Common Sense Institute has come under fire for muddying the waters for lawmakers and other st…

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The primary reasons for evictions in Utah are lease violations and nonpayment of rent, according to the Utah Housing Coalition. (Adobe Stock)
New Utah coalition aims to improve landlord-tenant relationships

Keeping more renters in their homes is one goal of a new Utah initiative. The Utah Housing Coalition has formed a Landlord and Community Partners …

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Through its Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, Community Action Partnership<br />of North Dakota said it handled an additional 70 cases last year. Of those seeking help, all were either on the brink of homelessness or already without a home. (Adobe Stock)
ND commits new funding to prevent homelessness among military veterans

This spring marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War ending. In North Dakota, veterans from the war, along with others who have served, are in …

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Experts say Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday is a good time to move fuels and flammable materials away from homes. (Adobe Stock)
Neighborhood action is more effective for wildfire prep, experts say

Montana's wildfire risk is 74% higher than other states, so experts are encouraging Montanans to think ahead Saturday on Wildfire Community …

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In recent years, California created CARE Courts which can mandate treatment and has encouraged cities to dismantle homeless encampments. (Prime Look/Adobe Stock)
Trump administration rejects 'housing first' approach to homelessness

By Angela Hart for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Servi…

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About 500,000 children in the U.S. are exposed to lead, disproportionately on poor and Black and brown families. (Adobe Stock)
Experts say lead in Milwaukee schools is an environmental justice issue

As the city of Milwaukee continues to grapple with addressing unsafe levels of lead across public schools, experts are calling it an environmental …

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Structures in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota were battered by devastating straight line winds in 2020. (Adobe Stock)
Nebraska housing market hobbled by insurance price spikes

Nebraska is among the states with the sharpest increases in housing prices between 2021 and 2024, according to a new report. The hike has been …

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The current Housing First program was instituted by President George W. Bush in 2004. (Aevan/Adobe Stock AI generated)
AR advocates concerned by cuts to programs for unhoused

It is estimated more than 2,600 people live on the streets across Arkansas. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has proposed a "treatment …

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