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Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings NPR reports Under Trump, it's getting even harder; Policy expert: New budget law could reshape life in Michigan; Rural organizers hope to inspire more non-political establishment candidates.

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Americans voice objections to administration's aggressive immigration crackdown. Grassroots candidates hope to gain traction in Western states. The new budget law slashes rural energy funds, Brazil faces steep tariffs, and only select African leaders are invited to White House summit.

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Rural Americans brace for disproportionate impact of federal funding cuts to mental health, substance use programs, and new federal policies have farmers from Ohio to Minnesota struggling to grow healthier foods and create sustainable food production programs.

Students at the 2024 Arts Advocacy Day spent time networking and discussing policy issues affecting arts education. (Skye Morse-Hodgson/Snap Yourself)
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
More than 400 teen artists will gather this Saturday in Southern California to learn about equity in arts education. The 3rd annual Arts Advocacy Day …

Board-certified music therapist Stephanie Johnson, left, works with older adults in a drumming circle through Music Speaks. Her work is part of a movement to bring more signing and music opportunities to people diagnosed with dementia. (Photo courtesy Music Speaks)
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By Frankie (Amy) Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servi…

Dr. Tierney Brosius' friend, professor and fellow artist, Wendy DesChene, and her husband helped to photograph insects for an eight-foot-tall display. (Wendy DesChene)
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By Jonathan Feakins for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News S…

Authors of the law may add enforcement language, such as fines for parents or involvement from the prosecutor's office, during the committee process. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
By Garrett Bergquist for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Serv…

Indiana has 814,438 renter households in Indiana according to research site Eviction Lab. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, July 7, 2025
A new law on the books will help Hoosier renters saddled with an eviction on their record get some relief. Senate Bill 142, which took effect July 1…

Incarcerated Ohioans said they are charged 5 cents per page to receive scanned copies of court documents, a burden for those with little to no income. (Ibrahim Rayintakath for The Marshall Project)
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By Doug Livingston for The Marshall Project.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Marshall Project-Public News…

Jeanette Vizguerra, currently being held in a Geo Group ICE detention facility in Aurora, was recently named a 2025 recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award. (Galatas)
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Some 15 community and faith-based organizations gathered again this week outside the Geo Group ICE detention facility in Aurora where longtime Denver …

The Trump administration considers programs focusing on any facet of diversity, equity or inclusion to be a violation of federal anti-discrimination law. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Trump administration has made it clear it will cut funding from schools continuing diversity, equity and inclusion programs and with record …

The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition is working to build a more inclusive Tennessee by organizing communities to advocate for their rights. (JP Photography/Adobe Stock)
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A Tennessee immigrant-led group and other advocates are suing the state over a new law they said unfairly targets people who offer shelter to undocume…

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Workers in the nonprofit sector predict veterans, children and older adults will be most adversely impacted by the new federal funding package. (Yingyaipumi/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Among the hundreds of pages making up the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" just signed into law is a requirement some people must work to receive Medicaid…

In past deportation programs, for every half-million people the government deported, 44,000 U.S.-born workers lost their jobs. (Adobe Stock)
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A new report commissioned by faith leaders outlines the high moral stakes at play as the Trump administration pushes to cut federal programs to pay fo…

A total of 195,972 Arkansas households are impoverished and another 366,907 are defined as ALICE. (Andrii/Adobe Stock)
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By Wesley Brown for the Arkansas Delta Informer.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Delta Informer-Wi…

A survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found among women graduating with a bachelor's degree, the average salary was $59,778; for men, the average was $72,190. (Jacob Lund/AdobeStock)
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Women from Colorado and other states who earned bachelor's degrees within the past seven years get paid an average of 18% less than similarly-educated…

Senate Bill 31 doesn't change the abortion law but clarifies when a doctor can perform an abortion to save a pregnant person's life. (AndriiKoval/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Texas lawmakers passed the Life of the Mother Act during the legislative session. It was billed as legislation to clarify when doctors in the state …

Rep. Melissa Hortman, D-Brooklyn Park, was Minnesota House speaker from 2019 to early 2025. In this spring's legislative session, through a power-sharing agreement between Democrats and Republicans, Hortman was named Speaker Emerita and DFL leader in the Minnesota House. (Photo courtesy Hortman's Facebook page)
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Fighting for a wide range of people with a skill for compromise, is how Rep. Melissa Hortman, D-Brooklyn Park, is being remembered for following her …

Nevada kids enjoy a free fishing day sponsored by the Rotary Club on June 14 at the Sparks Marina. (Jamie Roice-Gomes)<br />
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Everybody loves to get something free and right now, kids aged 12-17 can get a fishing and hunting license at no cost from the Nevada Department of …

Nebraska Children's Justice and Legal Advocacy Center, which represents children in low-income families, is a model for other states working to place qualified attorneys in rural areas. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, July 7, 2025
The University of Nebraska is addressing a shortage of lawyers who represent the state's most vulnerable children, especially in rural areas…

Meals are free to kids in Texas during the Summer Food Service Program. They are paid for by grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)
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Statistics show one in five children in Texas struggles with hunger. Approximately 10,000 students a day are getting a nutritious meal through the …

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Fort Laramie is one of Wyoming's many national historic sites. (Richard Wright/Danita Delimont/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Wyoming Historic Preservation Office is a state office born from the National Historic Preservation Act, a federal law. After a three-month …

While South Dakota has removed a language barrier for obtaining a driver's license, it also raised the standard license fee by $10. Cost is one of many obstacles New Americans encounter as they to create stability in their new settings. (Adobe Stock)
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Starting Tuesday, South Dakota will allow interpreters to accompany driver's license applicants who have limited English proficiency during the road …

Griot Arts, a nonprofit in Clarksdale, Mississippi, plans to turn 32,000 square feet of vacant downtown property into a vibrant arts and cultural center.
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By Susannah Broun for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Mississippi News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Col…

The Indianapolis Public School district is the state's largest, with a student enrollment of about 31,000, according to its website. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
School funding is ranked as the top education priority in a spring survey of 850 Marion County voters by the education organization RISE Indy…

State governments await guidance on whether or when $6.8 billion dollars in federal grants to school districts will be released. (Insta_photos/Adobe Stock)<br />
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Monday, July 7, 2025
Panic has set in at school districts across Washington state as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. Chris Reykdal…

The federal government has not released a timeline for disbursing $6.8 billion in grants to school districts nationwide. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)<br />
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Monday, July 7, 2025
Panic has set in at school districts across the Golden State as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. Tony Thurmond…

Nearly one-third of Illinois' state budget is allocated to Medicaid and more than 60% of the funding is federal dollars. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Advocacy groups are speaking out about how they believe congressional cuts to Medicaid will disproportionately affect caregiver LGBTQ+ communities in …

In May, protesters in Hanford rallied against Medicaid cuts. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that almost 8 million people would lose Medicaid under the Republican "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." (Caring Across Generations)
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June is Pride Month, and people who fight for LGBTQ+ health care are speaking out against huge proposed cuts to Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in the …

The economic boost of wedding spending by same-sex couples in the western United States since Obergefell v. Hodges totals $1.7 billion, according to the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. (Adobe Stock)
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This week, the law guaranteeing same-sex marriage equality turned 10. But advocates are concerned about the growing number of threats it now faces…

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Vanderbilt University's Spring 2025 survey polled more than 1,200 registered voters in Tennessee. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, July 7, 2025
While cuts to food support programs and Medicaid gained attention as the debate over the budget bill went on, there is also a long-term likelihood it …

The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform predicts six of California's 58 rural hospitals would have to close if the Republican budget bill is signed into law in its current form. (Pitchayaarch/Adobe Stock)
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As the U.S. Senate has approved President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill, health care advocates are hoping to get California's Republican …

The process known as budget reconciliation bypasses the usual Senate filibuster rules and allows bills to be passed with a simple majority of 51 votes, or 50, plus the Vice President's tie-breaking vote. (Adobe Stock)
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An Illinois professor cautions against premature celebrations of victory or defeat after the U.S. Senate passed President Donald Trump's budget …

The new tax cut and spending law contains the largest federal cuts to SNAP benefits in the nation's history. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, July 7, 2025
Now that President Donald Trump's big budget bill has been signed into law, Arkansas nonprofits that rely on federal funding to help people in need …

Protesters gathered in Baker City on July 2nd to protest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. (Partners for a Hunger-free Oregon)
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Monday, July 7, 2025
Oregon lawmakers would have to find an extra $850 million in the state budget starting in 2028 to cover cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …

In Tennessee, more than 37% of SNAP recipients are in households that include older adults or individuals with disabilities. (Selene Studio/Adobe Stock)
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Tennessee hunger-fighting advocates warn that proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps, could deepen food …

In addition to affecting hospice services, the new federal budget is estimated to significantly increase health care costs for more than 1 million low-income Medicare enrollees. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, July 7, 2025
A former Wisconsin mayor said the new federal budget will only worsen the current aging crisis families like hers have already been facing. Analysis …

Bike Durango won a $12,300 grant to create a bike lane that connects people with multiple municipal amenities, to promote a safer environment for walking and cycling, especially for older adults. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, July 7, 2025
The nation's largest advocacy group for people age 50 and older is investing more than $4.2 million, including more than $75,000 in Colorado…

Pew Research Center reported the share of those 65 and older who are tech users has grown in the past decade but in economically challenged areas, the digital gap might be wider. (Adobe Stock)
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Eastern Kentucky is still trying to recover from the decline of coal production and a regional nonprofit will soon kick off a digital training initiat…

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In an annual Gallup poll, the percentage of U.S. adults who feel extremely or very proud of America has fallen sharply over the past quarter century, down from around 90% in 2001 to 58% in 2025. (Adobe Stock)
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With the Independence Day holiday weekend here, North Dakotans might be out at parades, fireworks shows and barbecues. However, new polling indicates …

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a bill allowing school board candidates to list a party affiliation into law on May 6. The measure passed during the 2025 legislative session after heated debate. (Adobe Stock)
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A new Indiana law, starting today, allows school board candidates to list their political affiliation on the ballot. Candidates may choose to …

The Western Organization of Resource Councils is hosting the training and has members in Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Oregon. (Adobe Stock)
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A three-part online training series on how to run for office and govern effectively begins Monday, designed for people running at any level of …

The rate of ideologically driven out-of-state federal campaign contributions nearly doubled between 2012 and 2022, according to a report. (Radomir Rezny/Adobe Stock)
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Good-government groups are warning of big changes to the way federal campaigns are financed, after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case …

Groups tracking campaign spending said nearly $16 billion was spent on federal races in the 2024 election. (Adobe Stock)
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The U.S. Supreme Court will consider arguments about removing spending caps between national political parties and individual candidates and …

A case coming to the U.S. Supreme Court challenges limits on campaign spending by political parties, based on the 2010 Citizens United case, which found that money given to campaigns is a form of protected free speech. (Mehaniq41/Adobe Stock)
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Good-government groups are warning of big changes to the way federal campaigns are financed, after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case …

The Citizens Utility Board says more than 91,000 Minnesota households had their utility service shut off for nonpayment last year. The board cited new research warning there would be more pressure on ratepayers if clean energy incentives are eliminated at the federal level. (Adobe Stock)
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If the federal government finalizes the budget reconciliation bill in play, pro-consumer voices in Minnesota warn the changes will not be friendly to …

The Public Interest Research Group said around one-third of Americans live in a state with a Right to Repair law. The policies are designed to make it easier for independent repair shops and customers to access parts and other materials from manufacturers. (Adobe Stock)
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New Minnesota laws take effect this week but consumer and environmental watchdogs are looking back on one from last year designed to bolster product r…

Ohio ranks among the top 10 states for electric vehicle-related manufacturing jobs, with more than $3 billion invested in recent EV and battery projects, according to EV Jobs Hub. (Adobe Stock)
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Ohio's fast-growing electric vehicle sector could face serious setbacks if proposed changes to federal clean energy tax credits move forward…

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Laboratory technicians were among the 1,100 employees at Portland's Providence St. Vincent Hospital recently voting to join Service Employees International Union Local 49. (Adobe Stock)
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More than 1,100 caregivers at Portland's Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have voted to unionize, joining the Service Employees International …

Pennsylvania gets $4.3 billion yearly for SNAP, helping 1.9 million people but the reconciliation bill could cut benefits for 401,000 Pennsylvanians, according to the Center for American Progress. (Kleberpicui/Adobe Stock)
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As the Senate passes President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill and sends it back to the House, Pennsylvania educators warned in its current form…

The Montana Nurses Association said the decision from Providence Health Services to close St. Patrick Hospital's maternity center lacked "stakeholder input, transparency and transition planning." (Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock)
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The multistate Providence Health System announced it will close the maternity center at one of its Montana hospitals in October. Opponents are …

Homelessness among children in Ohio has increased by 10% since January 2020 and family homelessness has risen 11%, highlighting deepening housing instability. (Adobe Stock)
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As housing costs continue to squeeze Ohio families, Youngstown's mayor warned out-of-state landlords are pushing many out of their homes, undermining …

Nevada Assembly Bill 121 protects tenants from hidden or "junk" fees, making sure renters know the total cost of rent before signing a lease. (Kit Leong/Adobe Stock)
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Housing advocates in Nevada are criticizing Gov. Joe Lombardo's decision to veto what they call essential housing measures. Anwar Green and other …

The Venice Dell project, if built, would add 120 units of affordable housing to the Venice Beach neighborhood. (Adobe Stock)
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Los Angeles faces a severe shortage of affordable housing but Monday, the city is asking a judge to put a hold on a lawsuit which aims to clear the …

Following media coverage and public backlash, the Department of Justice has reinstated seven victim services grants, although hundreds remain canceled.  (Heidi/Adobe Stock)
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By Bram Sable-Smith for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Missouri News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Se…

In 2023, Nevada had the 15th highest gun death rate among the states, according to Giffords. (Adobe Stock)
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Students affected by the 2023 campus shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas - that killed three people and injured three others - are …

Cure Violence program outreach workers are trained by Temple University's Center for Bioethics to spot patterns of violence and connect with people at highest risk, often those with criminal records, gang involvement or past experiences with gun violence. (Courtesy Tyreek Counts)
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CLARIFICATION: The grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is helping to keep program staff employed. An earlier version of the …

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In Snohomish County, the number of opioid-related overdose deaths more than doubled between 2017 and 2022, mostly from fentanyl. (Adobe Stock)
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CORRECTIONS: Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson was not at the 3rd annual taskforce summit. An earlier version incorrectly stated he had attended. In …

American Indian and Alaska Native Coloradans paid higher monthly and out of pocket health care costs, even with insurance, compared to their white peers, research shows. (Adobe Stock)
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American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Colorado continue to face significant gaps in health care access, quality and outcomes, according to …

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is a major economic driver in Nebraska, North Dakota and Iowa, generating annual revenue of $417 million, according to its annual report. (Adobe Stock)
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Ho-Chunk has kicked off its summer internship program in Nebraska after sifting through 600 applicants. It is opening pathways to higher education …

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence is boosting summer reading with incentives to help kids stay sharp and build stronger literacy skills over the break. (Adobe Stock)
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Two youth-focused nonprofits in Pennsylvania are expanding enrichment and mentoring programs, thanks to $500,000 in grants benefiting hundreds of …

The 2025 Kids Count report showed Indiana had a reduction in the percentage of teens not in school and not working from 7% to 5%, indicating more young people are staying engaged in education or jobs. (Adobe stock)
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Indiana now ranks 25th in the nation for child well-being, up from 27th last year. The data comes from the 2025 Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E…

Nationally, more than 117,000 children in the U.S. foster-care system are waiting to be adopted. The children range in age from infants to 21 years old, with the average age being older than 8. <br />(Photo courtesy the Wright family)
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A new public service announcement spotlights a Michigan teen, in and out of foster homes, who was adopted after a holiday visit turned into a …

Arkansas' ballot initiative process allows citizens to propose statutes or constitutional amendments and collect signatures to place the proposals on a ballot. League members say bills passed by lawmakers have taken those rights away. (edbockstock/Adobe Stock)
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Members of the League of Women Voters-Arkansas are collecting signatures to add a constitutional amendment to the November 2026 ballot. The …

Oregonians' formal volunteer hours are worth about $3.2 billion a year. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)
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AARP Oregon has opened up nominations for its prestigious award for volunteerism. For the Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization will …

Flowers and notes are placed outside the Brooklyn Park home of state Rep. Melissa Hortman after the Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were fatally shot in what police say was a politically motivated attack. (Mike Moen/PNS)
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Minnesotans gathered at the state Capitol last night for a candlelight vigil for Rep. Melissa Hortman, D-Brooklyn Park, after she was assassinated …

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Juneteenth activities include parades, picnics, lectures, plays and other family-focused gatherings. (Adobe Stock)
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Today is Juneteenth, a national holiday dating back to 1865. This was the day when freedom was granted to enslaved Texans, more than two years after …

Nine in 10 of the 137 people now confined in El Salvador prisons had no criminal record and at least one was removed due to administrative error. (Adobe Stock)
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly called the arrival of immigrants an invasion and has invoked the Alien Enemies Act to expedite their removal…

An average of 40 people per year have been killed by police in Washington state since 2015. (AlexanderIO/Adobe Stock)
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Five years after George Floyd's murder by a white police officer sparked nationwide protests and demands for police reform, progress remains slow…

A federal court decision is pending on the whether President Donald Trump had the right to seize control of the California National Guard to put down protests over ICE raids. (Sebra/Adobe Stock)
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A case with national implications on the power of the U.S. president to use state National Guard troops to quell protests now rests with a panel of …

Some 17% of students surveyed said they felt like they could not express their opinion on a subject at least a couple of times a week because of how fellow students, a professor or the administration would respond. (Gatot/Adobe Stock)
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Texas colleges are getting mixed marks when it comes to protecting free speech on campus. The College Free Speech Rankings include survey results …

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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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 …

Jewish communities have fasted for centuries in times of collective mourning and catastrophe. (Adobe Stock)
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Local Jewish advocates for Palestinians are joining forces to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They are calling on the U.S…

Last year, Wisconsin exported nearly $30 billion worth of goods, down about $4.2 billion from its peak. (Adobe Stock)
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Exports are important to Wisconsin's economy but a new report found they are facing turbulence between a decade-long decline and the uncertainty of ne…

Protesters in San Diego call for a just peace in Gaza on Saturday. (Joe Orellana)
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California supporters of the Palestinian cause say they are cautiously optimistic - now that the ceasefire in Gaza has taken hold and the hostage rele…

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More than two-thirds of SNAP recipients are in households with at least one child. (Adobe Stock)
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Last week, Senate Republicans unveiled reduced cuts to food assistance programs in their version of the budget bill. The proposal from Senate …

Two-thirds of Virginians who receive SNAP benefits have a child in the house, and 36% are in working families. (Adobe Stock)
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A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could make it easier for people to get job training while they're receiving federal food assistance…

About 9% of Virginians receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Adobe Stock)
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As lawmakers on Capitol Hill discuss trillions in spending cuts, opponents warned students on SNAP and free school meal programs would suffer…

The May 4 Visitor Center at Kent State University educates the public about the 1970 campus shootings and their lasting impact on civil liberties and protest rights. Canfora calls her brother (holding a black flag) away from a school parking lot while National Guard troops are on the scene in May 1970. (John Filo)
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A Kent State University shooting survivor is warning Ohioans and others to take note of the U.S. military's involvement in immigration-related …

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an international, nongovernmental organization that uses Unarmed Civilian Protection in conflict zones to help build peace within local communities. (Pixabay)
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As global conflicts and natural disasters escalate, groups like the Nonviolent Peaceforce, which works to protect civilians in conflict zones…

Pete Hegseth was confirmed by the Senate as Defense Secretary on Jan. 24. (U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza/Department of Defense)
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ties with a controversial church based in Idaho and critics said the church's Christian nationalist views could gui…

About 38% of Montana public school districts have used the state's voluntary early literacy program, launched in 2023. (Ekaterina Pokrovsky/Adobe Stock)<br />
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Buy-in on Montana's first state-funded early literacy program has been lower than expected in its first year of operation and a school administrator g…

Some 1.2 million Coloradans rely on Medicaid, including pregnant mothers, people with disabilities, working families and nearly 60% of people in nursing care facilities. (Adobe Stock)
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CORRECTION: The name of the spokesperson from the Center for Law and Social Policy is Suzanne Wikle. She had been incorrectly identified as Suzanne …

Maryland ranks ninth in state spending per child on preschool education. (Adobe Stock)
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A new report finds Maryland spends more on each child in preschool than nearly every other state but still falls short of certain preschool quality st…

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Green Hill School is the largest state-run juvenile detention facility in the state, and has been plagued with overcrowding and understaffing in recent years. (Darya/Adobe Stock)
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Advocates for juvenile justice reform in Washington are celebrating the passage of House Bill 1815. The law redefines "prison riot" and lets judges …

In Illinois, counties cover the operational costs of juvenile detention centers, while the state reimburses for staffing at more than $40 million per year. (Adobe Stock)
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Two bills aimed at reforming the juvenile justice system in Illinois are close to becoming law. Senate Bill 1784 proposes raising the age of …

Last fall, a study group recommended Ohio close its three remaining youth prisons and replace them with smaller facilities. (Adobe Stock/AI)
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A new report examined differences in state juvenile justice system financing, looking at how local control can improve outcomes. The report…

High school and college students will take over the airwaves on the first and third Saturday in Arkansas in the revival of the PHAT LIP! You(th)Talk Radio show  (avdyachenko/Adobe Stock)
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A groundbreaking radio show from the early 1990s is returning this weekend in Arkansas. The PHAT LIP! You(th)Talk Radio show will be back on the …

In 2022, Arkansas received about $13.6 billion in federal assistance, including money transferred to Arkansas's state government as well as funds sent directly to local entities within the state, such as cities and school districts. (janews094/Adobe Stock)
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As reports show the Trump administration is considering raising taxes on wealthy Arkansans to pay for its priorities, a new study from American …

Under Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower, people who earned more than $400,000 a year paid a top tax rate of 92%. Today's top rate is 37%. (Yuri Keegstra/Wikimedia Commons)
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Reports the Trump administration has considered taxing wealthy Marylanders to pay for mass deportations and other priorities come on the heels of a ne…

P.J. Brock, a 5th grader at Middlesboro Middle School, with his family and teacher, Sandy Evans, alongside Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and AARP Kentucky representatives. (AARP Kentucky)<br />
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Ahead of Mother's Day, one Kentucky middle-school student has received recognition for honoring his grandmother in a "Grandparent of the Year" essay …

Ohio Department of Children & Youth reports more than 15,000 children are in foster care in Ohio - and nearly a quarter have complex needs that make finding the right placement especially challenging. (Adobe Stock)
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As Ohio approaches National Foster Care Month in May, one family's journey highlights how therapeutic foster care can change lives. A 12-year-old …

The group Braver Angels offers "Red/Blue" workshop to help people improve their conversation skills and bridge the political divide. (KayJoint/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
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At Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will see relatives who may be on the other side of the political divide for the first time since the election …

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According to a report from the LOR Foundation, roughly 111 media outlets are producing news in Montana. (Adobe Stock)
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By Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Big Sky Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaborati…

The Mississippi Legislature, where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers, has been allowed to keep caucus meetings closed under a recent court ruling. Critics argued the decision undermines transparency in policymaking. (Adobe Stock)
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A Mississippi judge has ruled the State Legislature is not a "public body" under the state's Open Meetings Act, a decision allowing lawmakers to hold …

Nordic countries lead the world in press freedom, according to the World Press Freedom Index, which saw the U.S. fall three notches in 2023 to 45th place. (yavuzsariyildiz/AdobeStock)
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A former community organizer and newly-elected lawmaker is responding to the Trump administration's escalating attacks on the press with a proposed la…

The Pew Research Center says the rate of multigenerational households in the United States has quadrupled since 1971. Some in the academic community say that overlaps with the need for individuals to be more socially conscious about how they share their money. (Adobe Stock)
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The holiday season is here and households in North Dakota and elsewhere might encounter sensitive conversations about lending money to a loved one in …

Around 60% of collective giving group leaders reported intentionally embedding racial and ethnic equity in their collective-giving strategies, according to the study Philanthropy Together took part in. (Adobe Stock)
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An event in Phoenix today will celebrate and highlight the power of collective giving in the Grand Canyon State. Ilyasah N. Shabazz, senior …

Easterseals' mission is to provide programs and therapies that help remove barriers and foster independent living for people with disabilities. (Adobe Stock)
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CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Century 21 had raised more than $30 million. The correct amount is more than $3…

Without net positive migration, the "zero migration" scenario of population decline could occur earlier in Michigan and be more severe. (Murad Mohd Zain)
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CLARIFICATION: The term "death rates" has been replaced with "number of deaths" to more accurately describe this measure. And Ms. Butler is a co-…

Today, nearly one-third of all rural children come from racial or ethnic minority populations, compared with 28.1% in 2010, according to the report. (Adobe Stock)
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A version of this report originally appeared on The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Arkansas News Service for the Public News Servic…

The Census Bureau is reporting both population undercounts and overcounts, were likely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, natural disasters and decisions by the Trump administration that disrupted normal counting efforts. (GerdAltmann/Pixabay)
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A new report found Texas likely undercounted the number of people who actually live in the state when gathering information for the 2020 census…

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