Both black boxes recovered in aftermath of deadly DC midair collision; Advocates call on AL lawmakers for prison reform; Path to Medicaid expansion in MS remains uncertain; Trump nominee Gabbard faces tough questions from Republicans; US elected officials file a legal motion opposing end to birthright citizenship.…

Utah could play stronger role in promoting student mental health Advocates for mental health say Utah policymakers need to consider the important role schools can and should play in keeping at-risk students safe and learning.Studies show many Utah children go without mental-health services, even though the need for them is growing. About half of yo…

MA educators cite chaos, fear following Trump’s directives Massachusetts educators say President Donald Trump's threat to pause all federal grant programs has created instability for schools and their students.A federal judge temporarily blocked the order and it was later paused by the White House, but not before affecting child care and Head Start…

Both black boxes recovered in aftermath of deadly DC midair collision; Advocates call on AL lawmakers for prison reform; Path to Medicaid expansion in MS remains uncertain; Trump nominee Gabbard faces tough questions from Republicans; US elected officials file a legal motion opposing end to birthright citizenship.…

Fatalities confirmed after passenger plane collides with Army Black Hawk in DC; Advocate: Federal grant freeze would shake fair housing in Montana; Denver nonprofit tackles food waste, hunger; Nonprofit brings light to tribal lands in Arizona.

'No survivors' after plane, helicopter crash into Potomac River; MA educators cite chaos, fear following Trump's directives; EATS Act's future uncertain; advocates warn of continued threat to MS ag; Report: Trump's proposed tariffs could cost Wyomingites, Americans.

UT drivers want to pay less at the pump, value fuel-efficient cars Most drivers want to save as much money as they can at the gas pump, and that is exactly what Consumer Reports' latest survey found. Chris Harto, senior sustainability policy analyst at Consumer Reports, said close to 100% of Americans say fuel economy is a deciding factor when look…

Transgender service members challenge Trump's military ban; Federal grant freeze could shake fair housing in Montana; Denver nonprofit tackles food waste, hunger; Nonprofit brings light to tribal lands in Arizona.

Trump administration will offer all 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign; IN pushes notification law for immigration arrests; CO lawmakers stand up for immigrants; Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos; NY & US face high costs if proposed Trump tariffs take effect.…

RFK Jr accused of embracing 'Conspiracy theories, quacks and charlatans'; Advocates want more oversight for 'humane' meat label; Survey: Georgia drivers say carmakers should continue to improve fuel efficiency; WI researchers use microbes to transform wastewater.

Trump administration will offer all 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign; IN pushes notification law for immigration arrests; CO lawmakers stand up for immigrants; Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos; NY & US face high costs if proposed Trump tariffs take effect.…

DOJ fires officials involved in Trump prosecutions by special counsel Jack Smith; U.S. Supreme Court declines MT voting rights case; IN lawmakers back $45K minimum teacher pay; Work requirements could be coming for AR Medicaid recipients.

Trump is pausing federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending; IL research shows high greenhouse gas levels in farm streams; Southern nonprofit supports Mississippi organizations led by women of color; Study reveals market failures in Ohio electricity.

DOJ fires officials involved in Trump prosecutions by special counsel Jack Smith; U.S. Supreme Court declines MT voting rights case; IN lawmakers back $45K minimum teacher pay; Work requirements could be coming for AR Medicaid recipients.

Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights; LA community group wins suit against parish for open meeting violations; St. Louis shelters face higher demand, fewer donations during cold snap; Nonprofits work to meet long-term needs after LA fires; Montana bill seeks state panel on food safety.…

Trump expected to sign executive orders to reshape military including ban on transgender troops; New Michigan laws tackle disparities in maternal health care; Report highlights how Alabama can unlock rural infrastructure, broadband; Ohio communities look to update water systems.

Educator pay, medical leave top MA teachers union legislative priorities Establishing minimum salaries for educators and school staff will be a top priority for the Massachusetts Teachers Association this legislative session. The union is backing a bill to ensure K-12 support staff receive a minimum salary of $55,000 a year, while teachers would ea…

Colombia agrees to accept deportation flights after Trump threatens tariffs; LA community group wins suit against parish for open meeting violations; St. Louis shelters face higher demand, fewer donations during cold snap; Nonprofits work to meet long-term needs after LA fires; Montana bill seeks state panel on food safety.…

Trump to tour California wildfire damage ahead of Pete Hegseth Senate vote; Ohio's political landscape, 15 years after Citizens United; MS gets $7M grant for supports to help crime victims heal; AL dean prioritizes bridge-building, empathy training for students.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship; IN debates nuclear energy for power grid; NM bill would help domestic abuse survivors get legal assistance; and TX looks at ways to protect apartment tenants during extreme weather.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship; IN debates nuclear energy for power grid; NM bill would help domestic abuse survivors get legal assistance; and TX looks at ways to protect apartment tenants during extreme weather.

Trump shuts off access to asylum, plans to send 10,000 troops to the border; Federal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk adverse consequences; Jackson's office of violence prevention aims to revive communities, reduce crime; Hate crimes double in CA from 2019-2023; reporting low in rural areas; MN nurses: Patient car…

Trump targets DEI and civil service protections, striking fear in some federal workers; WA bill would expand automatic voter registration; IA farmers on board with corn-based jet fuel; New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 acres, forces evacuations; ND back on familiar ground in debating ballot-question threshold.…

Utah program incentivizes farmers to optimize water use A Utah grant program is aiming to incentivize farmers to optimize their water use.Historically, Utah agriculture has accounted for up to 80% of the state's water consumption, but the state's Agricultural Water Optimization Program is an initiative using state and federal funds to lower the fin…

Trump targets DEI and civil service protections, striking fear in some federal workers; WA bill would expand automatic voter registration; Iowa farmers on board with corn-based jet fuel; New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 8,000 acres, forces evacuations; ND back on familiar ground in debating ballot-question threshold.…

Historic snow amounts fall in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits; CO Worker's coalition aims to address climate emergency, economic inequality; Report: proposed cuts to Medi-Cal will hurt rural CA the most; Bill aims to broaden Indiana Lifeline Law.

Report: Medicaid a 'lifeline' for rural Utahns Congressional leaders are considering what some call "highly consequential decisions" about the future of Medicaid - and Utah advocates are weighing in. The Medicaid budget cuts proposed by U.S. House Republicans are massive, and a new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Famil…

Key directives in Trump DEI executive order for government, private sector; Syringe exchange fears hobble fight against West Virginia HIV outbreak; Once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm hits Gulf Coast, with record-breaking snowfall in Florida; New report: Enbridge's Line 5 plan costly, flawed; NJ spending on student mental health is up, challenges remain.…

Historic snow amounts fall in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits; CO Worker's coalition aims to address climate emergency, economic inequality; Report: proposed cuts to Medi-Cal will hurt rural CA the most; Bill aims to broaden Indiana Lifeline Law.

MA company ends production of genetically modified Atlantic salmon Conservation groups are celebrating the end of a Massachusetts-based biotech company's pursuit of bringing genetically altered Atlantic salmon to market. AquaBounty was the first company to get regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration to sell a genetically modified …

Trump begins second term with series of sweeping executive actions; Addressing Ohio's youth care crisis; Winter Storm Enzo brings rare snow, ice to Gulf Coast; Report highlights needs for GA energy efficiency; Union rep: SEIU joining AFL-CIO will help OR workers.

Animal welfare advocates work to save CA's Prop 12 under Trump; Health care advocate says future of Medicaid critical for rural Alaskans; Trump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack; MA company ends production of genetically modified Atlantic salmon.

Animal welfare advocates work to save CA's Prop 12 under Trump; Health care advocate says future of Medicaid critical for rural Alaskans; Trump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack; MA company ends production of genetically modified Atlantic salmon.

UNH students confirm Gaza may have cost Harris the race; TikTok is back online after Trump pledged to restore it; Child poverty derails dream of MLK Jr; and future of sustainable aviation fuel in MT, U.S. depends on policy.

'Shock and awe': Trump plans 100 immediate executive actions; CA environmental advocates hold series of vigils around inauguration; Biden issues preemptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and Jan. 6 committee members; NY, U.S. groups cautiously optimistic about Israel-Hamas ceasefire; TX women encouraged to honor MLK Jr. by exercising their rights.…

UNH students confirm Gaza may have cost Harris the race; TikTok is back online after Trump pledged to restore it; Child poverty derails dream of MLK Jr; and future of sustainable aviation fuel in MT, U.S. depends on policy.

Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal officially signed in Doha; Cabinet nominees push deregulation of America's food systems; Ohio Dems encourage community-focused people to run for office; in State of State address, GA Gov. Kemp proposes tax cuts, tort reform.

Biden pardons nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders; Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire deal; Report: AL needs to make energy efficiency a priority; Lawmaker fights for better health, housing for Michiganders; PA power demand spurs concerns over rising rates, gas dependency.

Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal officially signed in Doha; Cabinet nominees push deregulation of America's food systems; Ohio Dems encourage community-focused people to run for office; in State of State address, GA Gov. Kemp proposes tax cuts, tort reform.

Joe Biden warns 'oligarchy is taking shape in America' in farewell address; NJ gov continues advancing progress on climate goals; Report: If Congress guts Medicaid, rural America would notice; TX nonprofit calls trees good for your health, cooling your neighborhood.

Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal; Israel says final details are in flux. As deportation threat looms, WA groups underscore the importance of immigrants. And how IL's grid plans will focus on underserved communities.

Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux; As deportation threat looms, WA groups underscore the importance of immigrants; How IL's grid plans will focus on underserved communities.

Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past; Strong Santa Ana winds return for SoCal; Southeast Asian refugees in MA fear deportation, seek Biden pardon; RSV rise puts Indiana hospitals on alert; CT lawmakers urged to focus on LGBTQ+ legislation.

More than 6 million in Los Angeles area remain under critical fire threat as high winds last through Wednesday; Anti-hunger groups tackle increased need during the L.A. fires; How Alabama employees can drive climate action in 2025; SCOTUS rejects Utah's attempt to control public lands.

Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past; Strong Santa Ana winds return for SoCal; Southeast Asian refugees in MA fear deportation, seek Biden pardon; RSV rise puts Indiana hospitals on alert; CT lawmakers urged to focus on LGBTQ+ legislation.

Southeast Asian refugees in MA fear deportation, seek Biden pardon Southeast Asian refugees at risk of deportation in Massachusetts are asking President Biden to pardon them before he leaves office.Deportations skyrocketed under the first Trump administration with removals of Cambodians up nearly 300%.Kevin Lam, campaign coordinator for the Southea…

SCOTUS rejects Utah's attempt to control public lands The U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to hear a lawsuit brought by the State of Utah, which alleged the federal government's ownership of large parts of the state is unconstitutional.The decision marks a win for conservation advocates....(Read More)…

Powerful winds in the forecast as firefighters battle major LA County wildfires; Trump supporters go 'all in' for Pete Hegseth with money, coordination; Hoosiers on alert as Trump's OMB pick sparks policy concerns; Ohio cities embrace clean energy innovation; CA trans advocates focus on economic opportunity.…

Special Counsel report: Trump would have been convicted in election case; Dangerous winds return to Los Angeles area, threatening to fan deadly flames; Georgia church creates solar-powered emergency hub with federal climate funds; Environmental groups call for vinyl chloride ban; Tipped wages to be phased out in MI next month, but not without a fig…

Powerful winds in the forecast as firefighters battle major LA County wildfires; Trump supporters go 'all in' for Pete Hegseth with money, coordination; Hoosiers on alert as Trump's OMB pick sparks policy concerns; Ohio cities embrace clean energy innovation; CA trans advocates focus on economic opportunity.…