With the end of the state legislative session in sight, Connecticut lawmakers are moving closer to establishing a permanent child tax credit…
Community groups are coming together to expand voting rights to all Connecticut residents. The Connecticut Right to Vote Campaign says it aims to …
New research found most Connecticut residents support creating a family caregiver tax credit. The state has 420,000 family caregivers, providing a …
A new report showed Delaware is making strides in building its school mental health services. The report found the state has expanded its ratio of …
Mental health advocates in Delaware and beyond are concerned certain practices by insurance companies are creating a crisis by hindering many patients…
Statistics show millions of Americans deal with mental health issues but a recent study found insurance companies often deny coverage for emotional il…
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The Trump administration has begun dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency's office dealing with reducing environmental harms to minority and …
The Trump administration aims to increase domestic seafood production through industrial aquaculture but opponents said it puts Maine's coastal commun…
Consumer advocates in Maine said the availability of enhanced subsidies have helped record numbers of people get the health care coverage they need…
Monday, May 19, 2025
More than 5,000 workers died from traumatic injuries while on the job in 2023, and 135,000 more died from occupational diseases, according to a new …
Supporters of the National Endowment for the Humanities said cuts to the agency by President Donald Trump hurt Marylanders' access to art and culture …
The Pentagon will begin removing transgender troops from the military after the Supreme Court ruled last week that a ban could be enforced as lawsuits…
Massachusetts remains a national leader in educational degree attainment, according to a new report. The latest data from Lumina Foundation showed 63…
Community action agencies in Massachusetts are asking state lawmakers to boost antipoverty programs as federal aid remains in limbo. Gov. Maura …
Community action agencies in Massachusetts called the state's expanded tax credits "powerful antipoverty tools" and they are offering free tax prep se…
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By Elijah de Castro for Keen Sentinel. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for New Hampshire News Service, for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris' support for Israel's war in Gaza may have cost her the 2024 presidential election. Nearly 30% of the …
Environmental groups are calling for a ban on vinyl chloride, one of more than 16,000 toxic chemicals used to manufacture plastic. The Environmental …
With federal budget priorities coming into focus this week, New Jersey advocates are sounding the alarm over cuts to Medicaid. The Congressional …
A new report finds that states like New Jersey have made progress in providing school mental health services to its students, but work still remains…
As federal government spending cuts loom, advocates for keeping Medicaid intact are calling attention to how the funding is used in public schools…
As New Yorkers protest the Trump administration, some groups are advising best practices for protesting. State and national protests are occurring …
As the U.S. Department of Transportation tries to end New York City's congestion pricing program, the move is getting some pushback from people who …
New York's snowy winter could trigger what experts now know as seasonal affective disorder. More than 1 million New Yorkers suffer from it during …
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Monday, May 19, 2025
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient Climate.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News…
Friday, May 16, 2025
It is Endangered Species Day, a reminder some plants and wildlife need protection, like Pennsylvania's eastern hellbender.
It is the state's …
Environmental advocates have warned President Donald Trump's proposed budget could cripple restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Federal agencies have …
Friday, May 16, 2025
Friday is Endangered Species Day and experts are reminding Rhode Islanders of the plight of the North Atlantic right whale.
Right whales' habitat is …
A small forage fish near the bottom of the food chain has a significant effect on the survival of several iconic predators along the Atlantic Seaboard…
Worker-owned cannabis cooperatives in Rhode Island are striving to help those affected by the war on drugs. State law mandates at least six retail …
Advocates said a lack of animal welfare laws is leading to pain and suffering on American factory farms. Close to 99% of livestock is now raised in …
Medical researchers say germs are getting smarter and more of them are becoming resistant to a class of drugs designed to treat infections. Doctors …
Vermont seniors are encouraged to weigh their health plan options during the Medicare open enrollment period, which runs through December 7. Many …
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