Social Justice
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
KY Foster Youth Transitioning into Adulthood Face Resources Gap
Kentucky's former foster youth have a steeper climb into adulthood than their peers, according to new research. Among 21-year-olds with foster-care …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Billions in WV Federal Funds at Stake as Debt Ceiling Looms
Over the weekend, lawmakers announced they have reached an agreement to reduce spending and address the debt limit. The deal needs a full signoff …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
NV Bill Allowing Medical Aid in Dying Heads to Governor's Desk
A piece of legislation is headed to Gov. Joe Lombardo's desk which would allow medical aid in dying in Nevada. Last week, Senate Bill 239 made its …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
MN Hunger Relief Leader: SNAP Threats Off Mark
Whether it's the recent debt ceiling negotiations or the Farm Bill debate, a key federal food assistance program is again at the mercy of budget …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
ND Farm Communities See Brighter Path with Food Business Centers
Rural development leaders say getting healthy, locally grown food to underserved areas is a challenge in states like North Dakota. They hope a new …
SCOTUS Narrows 50-Year-Old Clean Water Act, Affecting NM Rivers
Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling making it harder for the federal government to enforce clean-water rules has New Mexico environmental groups …
Lawmakers Make Registering to Vote in WA Easier
Washingtonians will soon find it even easier to register to vote. Passed this session, Senate Bill 5112 automatically makes people applying for …
Civic Groups Unite to Fight Against Voter Suppression Tactics in the South
Civic groups are taking action against what they call voter suppression tactics in the South. This week Alabama Values, Southern Leadership for …
Cannabis Equity: The Importance of Reform and Access to Dispensaries
The rise of medical cannabis dispensaries in Georgia is highlighting the need for reform and equitable access. One of the state's first dispensaries …
Report: More of Ohio’s Older Adults Living in Poverty
By 2030, more than one in five Americans - more than 73 million people age 65 and over - will be of retirement age, as the last of the Baby Boomer …
Michigan Senate Passes CROWN Act to Prevent Hair Discrimination
The Michigan Senate has passed legislation to confirm wearing natural hair should not prevent anyone from rising in the workplace, in education or in …
Middle Eastern, North African Race Checkbox Added to IL state forms
Illinois is making history as the first state to collect Middle Eastern and North African representation data on all state forms and surveys…