A U.S. Supreme Court decision is shaking up the environmental community in Illinois and across the country. The high court ruled 5-4 on Thursday …
Illinois is making history as the first state to collect Middle Eastern and North African representation data on all state forms and surveys…
Illinois could soon be the fourth state to pass a law to prevent unfair youth sentencing. The legislation encourages criminal courts to recognize …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
An Indiana licensing board has fined a local physician $3,000 and handed her a letter of reprimand after she went public about a 10-year-old Ohio pati…
College is the opportunity to gain some independence, learn time management and make new friends. But high school graduates with autism spectrum …
Ask Hoosiers to describe May in Indiana, and you'll likely hear about the Indianapolis 500, but this month is about more than racing. May is Mental …
For the first time in nearly three years, the widespread drought that has had Iowa in its grip is predicted to end. The latest drought outlook says …
Researchers at the University of Iowa are using one of the body's naturally occurring waste products to treat stroke, potentially lessening the …
Iowa Workforce Development is making millions of dollars available to train and retain employees in the state. It's one way officials are attempting …
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The need for Michigan women to prioritize their health doesn't stop when National Women's Health Month ends this week.
One expert said it is time to …
The Michigan Senate has passed legislation to confirm wearing natural hair should not prevent anyone from rising in the workplace, in education or in …
Trinity Health Michigan is joining a new nationwide network of hospitals collaborating on suicide prevention. Research shows nearly half the people …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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 …
Minnesota legislators adopted a lot of major policies in this year's session, including actions to support workers in many different fields. State …
May is Community Action Month, and Minnesota agencies that help address poverty say demand for services isn't going away. To help clients thrive…
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
As Lyme disease Awareness Month draws to a close, levels of some tick-borne illnesses in Missouri are on the rise.
While Lyme infections in Missouri …
Although Missouri's 2023 legislative session was contentious and resulted in a historically low number of bills being passed, advocates for children …
Feeling tired may be a chronic condition for many people in this country, with the number feeling this way varying from state to state. In a 2020 …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rural Nebraska could lose on two fronts if two of Gov. Jim Pillen's budget vetoes are allowed to stand.
Pillen struck down a second year of …
If you know of a Nebraskan age 50 or older who actively supports his or her community through volunteering, you might want to nominate them for the 20…
May is American Wetlands Month, and Nebraska has bragging rights when it comes to wetlands. None of the surrounding states have comparable amounts of …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rural development leaders say getting healthy, locally grown food to underserved areas is a challenge in states like North Dakota.
They hope a new …
May is Community Action Month, and in North Dakota, groups trying to help households escape poverty are gathering feedback on which obstacles are the …
A housing discrimination case in North Dakota dealing with occupancy standards has resulted in a settlement, and advocates say it underscores the …
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A law known as the "Halliburton Loophole" is under growing scrutiny. It exempts oil and gas companies from revealing the chemicals they use in the …
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 …
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and according to the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, the number of Asian American …
May is National Pet Month, and South Dakota residents considering adoption are urged to do careful planning - while also making sure dogs can handle …
People might picture a defibrillator or stretcher when they think of a first responder. But what about an iPad? South Dakota says a new program …
Teacher Appreciation Week is underway. In South Dakota, there's a mixed outlook from educators on whether they feel supported. Coinciding with this …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Two of Wisconsin's largest cities land in the top twenty in a new ranking for parks.
The nonprofit Trust for Public Land has issued its annual …
Clean-energy products, such as electric vehicles or home heat pump systems, might seem out of reach for a lot of people. But with federal incentives …
As Women's Health Week continues, experts in Wisconsin and elsewhere are reminding women to prioritize their well-being. The Centers for Disease …
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