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Ohio's milestone moment for women in government; Price growth ticked up in November as inflation progress stalls; NE public housing legal case touches on quality of life for vulnerable renters; California expert sounds alarm on avian flu's threat to humans, livestock.

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Debates on presidential accountability, the death penalty, gender equality, Medicare and Social Security cuts; and Ohio's education policies highlight critical issues shaping the nation's future.

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Many rural counties that voted for Trump also cast ballots against school vouchers and to protect abortion rights, Pennsylvania's Black mayors are collaborating to unite their communities and unique methods are being tried to address America's mental health crisis.

As of 2022, there were more than 79,000 Alaskans on Medicare. (Adobe Stock)
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With open enrollment season underway, advocates are reminding Alaskans to consider their options before the window closes. Medicare's open enrollment …

The most recent estimate by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Cook Inlet beluga whales is 331 individual animals, down from 1,300 in 1979. (Adobe Stock)
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Beluga whales are known as the "canaries of the sea" for their melodious songs but conservation groups are concerned one pod in Alaska could be render…

Advocates are calling for higher teacher salaries to help Alaska can recruit and retain more educators. (Jacob Lund/Adobestock)
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Alaska ranks 41st in the nation in terms of overall child well-being, according to the new 2024 Kids Count Data Bookfrom the Annie E. Casey …

In October, the United States allocated $72 million toward avian flu vaccines, aiming to strengthen national preparedness against potential outbreaks. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Dawn Attride for Sentient.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…

Nearly half of children in the United States are covered by Medicaid. (michaeljung/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, federal health programs affecting 85 million low-income Americans, including more than 12 …

A solar power array will save the Free Clinic of Simi Valley about $20,000 a year, allowing the staff  to enhance its programs, including medical, dental, counseling and legal services. (Adobe Stock)
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A newly installed rooftop solar power system will help the Free Clinic of Simi Valley keep its doors open and the lights on for the area's disadvantag…

Starting in January, the Biden administration's cap on prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D will be limited to $2,000 per year. (Margaret/Adobe Stock)
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For Hawaiians on Medicare, opening the mail is the first step in successfully navigating 2025 health-care coverage. It's open enrollment season…

Moloka'i residents have some of the lowest power consumption rates in the Hawaiian Archipelago and the state's highest energy costs, including the nation's most expensive fee per watt. Many of the 7,300 residents often forgo reliable power, opting to live off the grid as self-sufficient homesteaders.(Adobe Stock)
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By Naoki Nitta for Grist.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Hawaii News Service reporting for the Grist-Solutions Journalism Network-Public News S…

In August, experts advise parents to pay attention to their kids' mood - to spot and help soothe any anxiety from the back-to-school jitters. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
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As kids head back to school, experts have a few tips to get them back into a routine and make sure they're in good shape - physically and mentally…

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A lawsuit could affect management of public lands, including Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. (Zack Frank/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 9, 2024
Advocates for public lands access are raising alarms about a lawsuit that could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Utah has filed a suit arguing …

Ballot measures to ensure access to abortion won in the 2024 election in red states like Arizona, Missouri and Montana. (tilialucida/Adobe Stock)
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Voters across the country approved a majority of measures in November to affirm abortion rights and supporters of an initiative to legalize abortion i…

Seasonal Affective Disorder increases as daylight decreases and winter weather sets in. (photogeek/Adobe Stock)<br />
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'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Idahoans, the absence of a loved one, whether through death, divorce or another …

A Farm Connection report predicts dwindling services provided by local governments in small towns that are losing population will discourage new residents from settling in rural communities. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 9, 2024
A report released by a Montana farm group says climate change is costing the state jobs and revenue, in addition to having a devastating long-term …

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development helps low-income apartment tenants afford reduced rents in Montana. (Adobe Stock)
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More than two dozen members of a tenant's union in Bozeman are threatening a rent strike if their landlord doesn't address maintenance and other safet…

After a slight increase in 2022, the number of 2023-2024 western monarchs "overwintering" in the West  declined. (Adobe Stock)
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide by early December whether to list the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. Wildlife …

A record 93% of marketplace enrollees, or 19.3 million people, receive premium tax credits, according to Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. (Digiman Studio)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Nevadans have until Dec. 31 to shop for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period. Katie Charleson, communications …

At least 1,860 women will serve in state houses in 2025, according to the Center for American Women and Politics. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 9, 2024
A record number of women will serve in state legislatures across the nation in 2025. Nevada will be the first state to hold a female majority in its …

Black women almost doubled their registration numbers from 2020, according to TargetSmart. (Adobe Stock)
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Some experts contend part of the reason Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election was because of what they're calling "misogyno…

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Oregon forestry officials say climate change, warmer-than-average temperatures and current megadrought conditions present new fire prevention and suppression challenges. (Adobe Stock/AI)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Oregon News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaborati…

Newspapers continue to disappear at a rate of more than two per week. (sebra/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Oregon is losing local media outlets quickly, echoing a national trend. This year alone, 130 newspapers nationwide shut down, according to a new …

Mountain lions, found throughout North and South America, thrive in diverse environments, from dense forests to arid deserts. (Krzysztof Wiktor/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 9, 2024
People are probably happy to hear two orphaned mountain lion kittens have been rescued and will find new homes at the Oregon Zoo but sharing space wit…

Support staff like school bus drivers help Washington state schools run. (teamjackson/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 9, 2024
Staff members who support schools are calling for greater investment from Washington state. As next year's legislative session approaches, wages …

New guidance in Washington state is meant to ensure health insurers are complying with federal and state laws on Native Americans' health plans. (doidam10/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 9, 2024
The state of Washington is helping Native Americans access health care after decades of barriers. Health insurers have made it difficult for tribal …

Hanford is a decommissioned nuclear reactor site in Washington state, on the Columbia River. (jdoms/Adobe Stock)
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Interest in nuclear energy as a solution to "dirty" sources of power is growing, including a proposal in the Northwest. However, some critics say it …

About 70% of the 40,000 acres burned by wildfires across Wyoming in 2024 were on private or state lands, Gov. Mark Gordon said in a budget speech Monday. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
In the Wyoming governor's new supplemental state budget, the biggest line item by far is wildfire recovery. Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday gave a …

The "illusory truth effect" explains why false claims, when heard repeatedly, start to seem credible. Professor Michelle Amazeen at Boston University said it can affect perceptions of climate change. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Monday, December 9, 2024
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Wyoming News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabo…

About one-third of the world's habitat for Greater sage grouse is located in Wyoming. (Kerry Hargrove/Adobe Stock)
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Final federal plans for Greater sage grouse habitat in Wyoming and other western states were met with criticism last month but some said the overdue p…

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