Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…
President Joe Biden used his trip to Illinois Wednesday to tout several new initiatives he said will support American farms. The president's trip …
As the future of abortion access is in limbo, Planned Parenthood of Illinois is preparing for a potential surge in patients from surrounding states…
Earlier this spring, Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a GOP-authored bill banning transgender girls from school sports. Now, Holcomb's own party is poised to …
Indiana is in line to receive about $100 million from the federal government to support new electric-vehicle infrastructure. State transportation …
From January 2020 to December 2021, utility companies shut off power to Hoosier homes more than 260,000 times. According to a new report from …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Regulators have put the Midwest on high alert for energy shortfalls this summer, while forecasters say most areas will be hotter than usual.
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As the school year winds down, education leaders are shedding light on increased mental-health demands among students, including thoughts of suicide…
Iowa has seen a 5% increase in the number of college students who left school without a degree. But some campuses are making it a priority to help …
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A new report found Michigan kids have remained stagnant across several key indicators of student success, such as fourth-grade reading and eighth-…
Michigan is taking steps to improve the child welfare system for National Foster Care Month. In Michigan, nearly a quarter of young people who are …
CORRECTION: Enbridge is proposing a rerouting of its existing Line 5. An earlier version incorrectly stated the project involved an expansion…
Monday, May 23, 2022
Minnesota has more than 10,000 brownfield sites, which are abandoned or idled properties in need of contamination removal. State officials will soon …
Examples of proposed policies and candidates tied to false claims of election fraud have spread to Minnesota, and a new national report found the …
May is Community Action Month, and local agencies helping low-income families hope Congress signs off on a plan to bolster and modernize their …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The St. Joseph Youth Alliance has been awarded a YouthBuild Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, to help students earn their high school …
Vice President Kamala Harris met with abortion providers from Missouri and other restrictive states Thursday to consider ways the Biden administration…
With congressional voting district maps finally in place in Missouri, county clerks are working to educate voters on the changes. Every 10 years …
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit challenging Nebraska's requirements for voter-led initiatives …
As millions of Americans are struggling to fill their gas tanks, a new report shows that rising prices are padding the bottom lines of powerful oil …
Older Nebraskans will be keeping more of their hard-earned Social Security benefits even sooner, after Gov. Pete Ricketts signed Legislative Bill 873 …
Monday, May 23, 2022
Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading causes of death in North Dakota, prompting state officials to launch an online dashboard, where the public …
The White House is fielding pitches from top Democratic lawmakers about their desire to dramatically expand student loan forgiveness. While a …
North Dakota has seen recent examples of staffing shake-ups among certain employers where a toxic environment was cited. It coincides with rhetoric …
Monday, May 23, 2022
Among the needs highlighted during Mental Health Awareness Month are those for older adults. It's become a serious challenge, says a new America's …
Today is National Bike to Work Day, and while it may sound "easier said than done," it may not be as daunting as you think. Enthusiasts said the …
A new report found dishonest employers steal from some 213,000 people in Ohio each year by paying them less than the minimum wage; and it is just one …
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Native American communities say the pandemic severely limited their ability to communicate with the rest of the world and each other, largely because …
South Dakota's primary election is three weeks from today. Those overseeing the process, as well as groups educating voters, hope residents are …
South Dakota is among the states hardest hit by the lack of baby formula in stores. There is debate about the underlying factors, but one health …
Six months ago this week, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure law, and Wisconsin's towns and cities are planning how best to …
Nurses from across Wisconsin converged on the state Capitol building Thursday, as part of a rally demanding fairer wages and safer staffing ratios as …
Enbridge is seeking to reroute a portion of its Line 5 around the Bad River Band's territory in northern Wisconsin. The rerouting falls within the …
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