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Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence; NY lawmakers supported House bill harmful to nonprofits; Report: Chesapeake Bay cleanup deadline looms as officials propose next phase; Michiganders rally at state capital to end prison crisis.

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Trump promises a smooth transition this time. South Dakota Sen. John Thune will lead that chamber's new majority, and one failed bill could be an omen of what a GOP trifecta in Washington will bring.

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An urban vote slump, not the rural electorate, tipped the presidential election. Minnesota voters approved more lottery money to support conservation and clean water. And a survey shows strong broadband lets rural businesses boom.

The Esperanza Health Centers' Brighton Park expansion allows the federally qualified health center to serve an additional 23,000 patients on Chicago's South Side. (Creative Commons)
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A federal program is awarding billions of dollars in tax credits to spur investment and economic growth in low-income urban and rural communities…

According to the Meals on Wheels website, more than 1 million meals were delivered in Northern Illinois during the pandemic, and volunteers contributed 52,000 hours of their time. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
The number of older Americans who live alone, because of self-isolation or losing a spouse, is increasing. These factors can prevent them from …

The Illinois Department of Health lists witnessing violence in the home or community or having a family member attempt or die by suicide as examples of adverse childhood experiences. (Adobe Stock)
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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed 75% of U.S. high school students said they have had at least one adverse …

Eligible Hoosiers can access additional benefits beyond doctor visits and prescriptions with a Dual Special Needs Plan. (Adobe stock)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Nearly 13 million people nationwide, including thousands of Hoosiers on Medicare and Medicaid, may qualify for additional coverage through a Dual …

Bobcats are elusive, native predators known for their sharp senses and solitary nature, typically hunting at dawn or dusk. (Adobe stock)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Indiana's Department of Natural Resources is pushing a bobcat trapping plan after a new law required a hunting season by 2025. Opponents said the …

Experts said when it comes to implementing and changing the country's agricultural policies, presidents have several tools at their disposal. (Adobe stock)
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration A…

A growing number of Iowa farmers are shunning the use of gestation crates where sows are held until they give birth. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By Nina Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Iowa News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration When B…

Goats on the Go clear brush and other unwanted vegetation, including poison ivy, often to restore native grasses to Iowa farm and grass lands. (Matt Vermeersch)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
Some Iowa farmers are putting a new spin on an age-old animal behavior. They're using goats to remove weeds, overgrown brush, and non-native …

More than one-third of Iowa voters live in rural areas. Research shows them highly engaged in this year's election. (Adobe Stock)
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Poll results indicate Iowa's rural voters say the economy, jobs, and inflation top the list of critical issues for them in tomorrow's election…

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Protestors rallied for Medicaid expansion at the Kansas Statehouse in March. (Lacey Kennett/Alliance for a Healthy Kansas)
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Health-care advocates are vowing to continue their fight to expand Medicaid in Kansas - despite this week's election, which expanded the Republican …

Small rural hospitals often struggle financially to provide services such as emergency care because of high costs and low reimbursement rates. (Adobe Stock)
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With many rural hospitals on the financial critical list, Congress created a Rural Emergency Hospital model in 2021 to help deliver critical care to …

Experts say Medicare Advantage plans often provide types of coverage original Medicare does not but they advise seniors to check individual plans to see what they offer. (Adobe Stock)
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Advocates are encouraging Kansas seniors to review their health care needs during Medicare's open enrollment period, which is underway now through …

As of year-end 2022, Michigan had 32,374 people incarcerated in its prisons, a slight increase of 188 individuals (0.6%) from the previous year, according to the Michigan House Fiscal Agency's corrections data. (Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Hundreds of people from across Michigan gathered in Lansing this week, urging House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit and Senate Majority Leader Winnie …

Economists suggest for a more budget-friendly holiday feast, consider hosting a potluck. Sharing dishes not only brings variety to the table, but helps spread the costs among guests. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
With Thanksgiving just over two weeks away, will Michiganders and shoppers across the country face sticker shock at the grocery store while planning …

The State of Michigan participated in its first presidential election in 1836, just after achieving statehood. (Ayman Haykal/Adobe Stock)<br />
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The brisk pace of voting continued on Election Day, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson expects the battleground state to shatter a 64-…

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced a rule requiring a veterinarian's prescription before farmers could get antibiotics for their animals. However, the new rule still leaves farmers in control over certain aspects of the process. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By Marlowe Starling and Andrew Wasley for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News…

Following the pandemic, labor unions touted a stronger push among workers to organize but analysts said this month's election results could complicate their efforts. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Changes in leadership at the federal level are likely to have some effect on the labor movement. In Minnesota, election results have spurred …

More than one million Latinos live in Minnesota and surrounding states, and advocacy groups say it shows how this population is having an influence on elections. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
The impact Latino voters had in this year's election has caught the public's attention. Minnesota organizers found success in connecting with this …

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Every major insurer increased its number of Dual Special Needs Plan offerings between 2018 and 2024. <br />(fotofabrika/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
As we roll into the final weeks of Medicare's open enrollment, some Missourians may not realize they qualify for a specific type of health insurance …

Focus group participants in the latest "Speak Up MO" report noted the difficulty of balancing family needs with rising costs and the pressures of low-wage jobs. (kamonrat/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
The latest "Speak Up MO" report reveals the economic struggles facing Missourians, adding to earlier findings about community concerns and the …

While Amendment 3 protects the right to abortion in Missouri, it does not mandate state funding for abortion procedures, so Medicaid and state funds are not used for most abortions. (Bits and Splits/Adobe Stock)
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Strong reactions are pouring in from both sides as Missouri voters made history by adding abortion rights to the state constitution. The decision to …

According to the RAND Corporation, more than 14 million Americans provide daily care to veterans and service members who are ill, injured or wounded. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
As Nebraskans anticipate the upcoming holiday season, some might also be looking ahead to the 2025 tax season, which will include a new tax credit …

Author and academic Nick Jacobs says rural voter resentment of the Democratic Party didn't start with Donald Trump, arguing that over the decades, these communities have grown increasingly distrustful of Democrats. (Adobe Stock)
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Donald Trump's victory in the race for the White House was again aided by wins in rural states such as Nebraska. While other contributing factors …

Nebraska's Senate race has gone from "likely-Republican" to "leaning-Republican," with an Independent candidate gaining in popularity. (Adobe Stock)
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Political analysts have been caught off guard by the close polling results for Nebraska's U.S. Senate race. Just ahead of Election Day, some are …

The National Institute on Retirement Security reported the average retirement benefit for public workers is about $2,428 a month. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
North Dakota is no stranger to public pension debates. States face pressure to keep retirement systems well-funded and new data show most Americans …

Some of the Biden administration's policies, such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, polled well among voters who were surveyed about them. But political observers said not many people were aware of them based on how people get their information. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
The public's frustration with American politics is nothing new but last week's presidential election is spurring conversation about what kind of messa…

A coalition of organizations opposed to a ballot question in North Dakota, which called for eliminating most property taxes, said supporters never offered a real plan to replace lost revenue for government services. (Adobe Stock)
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North Dakota voters have rejected a closely watched ballot question which called for largely doing away with local property taxes. Backers of …

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The Ohio Department of Aging dispels myths about older workers, highlighting employees in their 50s tend to stay with an employer longer than those in their 20s or 30s, which may lower retraining costs.(Daniel Laflor/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
By Eduardo Miranda Strobel / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Adults 55 …

According to a United Nations 2015 report, food system emissions were responsible for 18 billion tons of carbon dioxide, making up 34% of global emissions. (Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The food we consume is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with beef production -- key to the fast food industry -- among …

More than 2 million votes were cast for the Democratic ticket in Ohio, although more than 55% of Ohio voters supported the Republican ticket. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Ohio Republicans will soon have stronger representation in Washington, D.C., as Buckeye State native and Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance is set to …

According to the South Dakota Secretary of State, South Dakota's Referred Law 21 was ousted by voters 59% to 41%. (Brent Coulter)<br />
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
In last week's election, South Dakota voters defeated the carbon pipeline law by a wide margin, but pipeline companies could still gain ground in …

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem in January offered support to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border control initiatives, including personally delivering razor wire. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to confirm his choice of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security and …

An Emmy award-winning television spot features regenerative ranching practices in grasslands on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. (Ron Nichols)
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Monday, November 11, 2024
Native grasslands are the most threatened ecosystem in North America. A South Dakota advocacy group hopes its educational campaign will reach a …

The FBI is investigating a nationwide wave of harassing texts with messages referencing slavery. In Wisconsin, Black residents of all ages have reported receiving them. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
A recent wave of racist texts targeting Black Wisconsinites has sparked concerns about data privacy. The personal information people voluntarily …

President-elect Donald Trump said during his campaign the issue of abortion access should be left to states. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has said he hopes Trump sticks to his viewpoint. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
It is now up to Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to decide the fate of an abortion law from the mid-1800s. A circuit court determined last year an 18…

Wisconsin Democrats think perhaps their wins this week could give them a chance to flip the state Senate in 2026. (Adobe Stock)
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Wisconsin experienced its first election using the state's new competitive political maps, and experts said it made a significant difference in …

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