Monday, January 30, 2023
By Francesca Mathewes for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journal…
Most experts agree that putting more electric vehicles on the road is a positive step toward fighting climate change, but a new report warns that …
The 2022 ranking of "green" buildings shows Illinois in 2nd place, demonstrating a commitment to LEED certification, according to the U.S. Green …
Advocates of gun-law reform face an uphill battle to push their ideas through the Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly, but say public …
The world's richest 1% took home almost twice as much wealth as the bottom 99 % combined during the pandemic, according to a new Oxfam International …
Major changes are coming to Indiana schools, as state educators are adding a new climate change curriculum to science classes. New state science …
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
City water leaders in Des Moines are considering a $50 million plan to use Mother Nature as a giant water filter to remove nitrates from the city's dr…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Critics of a proposal in the Iowa Legislature to broaden the Iowa Attorney General's authority say it could inject politics into the historically nonp…
Monday, January 30, 2023
Environmental groups are pleased with an Iowa Utilities Board ruling that requires MidAmerican Energy to make planning studies public for its Iowa Win…
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
February is American Heart Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the number one cause of death in …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Americans continue to have little faith in the mainstream news media, with many people under the age of 30 saying they trust information from social …
In her fifth State of the State address this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized policies designed to put more money in Michiganders' pockets…
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Reproductive rights advocates are cheering Minnesota's new law centering around abortion access. Supporters predict it could help in other ways for …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Racial disparities are apparent when it comes to rooftop solar installation, researchers have reported. In Minnesota, there are efforts to close …
Monday, January 30, 2023
New data on volunteering in the U.S. carries good news for Minnesota. Every other year, the independent government agency AmeriCorps works with the …
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Monday, January 30, 2023
Missourians can now see how often their schools use seclusion and restraint to address student behavior.
A 2021 law requires that schools report …
January is National Radon Action Month, and officials are getting the word out. Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the natural breakdown of …
One in 11 Missouri children, and one in 13 nationally, will lose a parent or sibling by age 18. Childhood grief that is not dealt with can have …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Nebraska nonprofits and government entities are encouraged to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants.
They are part of the …
Americans continue to report low trust in mainstream media, with many younger than 30 saying they trust information from social media nearly as much …
A northeast Nebraska farming operation is starting the new year with an even bigger commitment to conservation, and they hope other farms take note…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
For the second time in nearly a decade, North Dakota is considering changes to a longstanding law that blocks corporate ownership of farms. With …
Another hearing is expected in the next couple of weeks on a controversial election policy bill in North Dakota. The plans call for requiring proof …
North Dakota is expected to see continued debate in the coming weeks over a plan to ban certain items from public libraries. While the plan has its …
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
By Cid Standifer for Eye on Ohio.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Ohio News Connection Collaboration reporting for the Ohio Center for Investig…
Monday, January 30, 2023
Next week, Ohio farmers and their advocates head to Washington, D.C., to push for shifting federal programs toward growing nutritious food, as …
Ohio's asthma rates are higher than the national average, and according to state data more than 50,000 residents were hospitalized in 2016 for breathing problems linked to asthma. (Adobe Stock)
The Environmental Protection Agency continues to seek public input on its recently proposed methane standards for oil and gas operations. The rules …
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The U.S. saw a surge in cardiovascular-related deaths during the first year of the pandemic, and voices from South Dakota's health community hope it …
Monday, January 30, 2023
New data about volunteering in the U.S. is good news for South Dakota. Every other year, the independent government agency AmeriCorps works with the …
A South Dakota legislative committee has begun discussions on a plan to repeal the state's grocery tax. It has been a politically divisive issue …
In the coming months, Wisconsin residents will hear plenty of arguments before they vote on a constitutional amendment to change state policy on cash …
Wolf packs lose their ability to thrive when one of their members dies as a result of human activity, according to a new study that comes amid calls …
Polls often show dissatisfaction among voters with the current political system. An emerging alternative to standard elections is getting some …
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