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White House says Elon Musk isn't in charge at DOGE, but 'advising' the president; CA schools brace for harmful cuts to Medi-Cal; Report says AR students still struggle with COVID-19 learning loss; and UT enacts controversial labor union law.
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Zelensky urges 'more truth' after Trump suggests Ukraine started the war; Rural AZ is drying up. Will lawmakers do something about it? Fully funding NYC public transit could reduce fare evasion, crime; GLP-1 meds offer new hope for heart health amid weight-loss craze.
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Utah enacts controversial labor union law Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed House Bill 267 into law, a controversial measure that takes away the collective bargaining rights of public employee unions. Many union workers voiced their concerns and urged Cox to veto the bill, which they contend would damage unions. ...(Read More)…
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MA boosts high degree attainment rate but students question affordability Massachusetts remains a national leader in educational degree attainment, according to a new report.The latest data from Lumina Foundation showed 63% of residents hold a college degree or other credential compared to the national average of nearly 55%.Ginette Saimprevil, exec…
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White House says Elon Musk isn't in charge at DOGE, but 'advising' the president; CA schools brace for harmful cuts to Medi-Cal; Report says AR students still struggle with COVID-19 learning loss; and UT enacts controversial labor union law.
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N.Y.C. Council speaker calls on Mayor Eric Adams to resign; KY could do more to protect kids from accidental drug ingestion, shootings; OH food banks face fed funding uncertainty, DeWine budget cuts; Protesters say Trump administration actions 'cast aside democracy.'
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Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk's DOGE over data NYers brace for effects of higher bank fees, dismantling CFPB; Top Russian and US officials discuss improving ties and ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv; Closure of EPA branch predicted to affect MS environment; CT paraeducators organize to get a living wage.…
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N.Y.C. Council speaker calls on Mayor Eric Adams to resign; KY could do more to protect kids from accidental drug ingestion, shootings; OH food banks face fed funding uncertainty, DeWine budget cuts; Protesters say Trump administration actions 'cast aside democracy.'
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Trump administration blasts 'unprecedented assault' on its power in first Supreme Court appeal; MT immigrant advocates watch federal, state policies; CA towns, cities must adapt as dangers of bigger wildfires loom; NE proposal would fund housing for domestic abuse survivors.
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At Least 11 Dead After Severe Flooding Sweeps The South; Hundreds Of Thousands Without Power; Abandoned Mine Land program frozen as Appalachia faces severe flooding; Solar power gives MN resort new blood, new life.
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Utah bill wants more labeling transparency for cultivated meat products A Utah legislator has introduced a bill to increase transparency for consumers in the Beehive State when purchasing cultivated meat products. Cultivated meats are genuine animal meat, but are produced by cultivating animal cells in a controlled environment. But since the beginn…
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Trump administration blasts 'unprecedented assault' on its power in first Supreme Court appeal; MT immigrant advocates watch federal, state policies; CA towns, cities must adapt as dangers of bigger wildfires loom; NE proposal would fund housing for domestic abuse survivors.
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Federal prosecutors in NY and DC resign after refusing to drop Mayor Eric Adams charges; IN weighs Bitcoin bet in state investments; In rural east KY, communities find ways to boost kids early learning; and start date for MN's paid leave law is now up for debate.
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Federal prosecutors in NY and DC resign after refusing to drop Mayor Eric Adams charges; IN weighs Bitcoin bet in state investments; In rural east KY, communities find ways to boost kids early learning; and start date for MN's paid leave law is now up for debate.
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UT national monuments scrutinized under Trump's '15-day review' The Trump administration has mandated a 15-day review of public lands and national monuments, including those in Utah.During his first term, President Donald Trump shrank the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments. Both were later reinstated by President Jo…
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Trump administration begins sweeping layoffs with probationary workers, warns of larger cuts to come; NYC music school teachers strike after union negotiations break down; Ohio advocates push for inclusive policies during Black History Month; Health experts recommend sunshine, socializing to cure 'winter blues.'…
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US sues NY state officials over immigration enforcement; NM's national monuments face new development threats from Trump; NC community colleges get 'boost' to bring more students to high-demand jobs; Trump's resignation plan for federal workers can move forward; Advocates push for program to decrease wildlife collisions in VA.…
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NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting; PA advocate: Defunding Planned Parenthood threatens affordable health care; Students protest as Ohio Senate weighs higher-ed overhaul; Farmers markets can be a form of climate action.
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US sues NY state officials over immigration enforcement; NM's national monuments face new development threats from Trump; NC community colleges get 'boost' to bring more students to high-demand jobs; Trump's resignation plan for federal workers can move forward; Advocates push for program to decrease wildlife collisions in VA.…
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As Elon Musk looks on, Trump says he's giving DOGE even more power; Officials monitor latest AR bird flu outbreak; NV lawmaker proposes new date for Indigenous Peoples Day; NM lawmaker says journalists of all stripes need protection; Closure of EPA branch would harm VA environment.
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'Factory farming' and the true cost of a burger The The New York Times and Washington Post are getting pushback for recent editorials defending large-scale factory farms.Some environmental groups argued the columns made one critical assumption, that there is no other option.Peter Lehner, sustainable food and farming program managing attorney for th…
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As Elon Musk looks on, Trump says he's giving DOGE even more power; Officials monitor latest AR bird flu outbreak; NV lawmaker proposes new date for Indigenous Peoples Day; NM lawmaker says journalists of all stripes need protection; Closure of EPA branch would harm VA environment.
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Trump executive order vows substantial cuts to federal workforce; KY counties make decisions on how to spend opioid settlement payments; Programs in rural NC, other states provides cost-efficient energy upgrades; Grant helps tribes, nonprofits plan to expand range of sea otters.
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum; 80% of Montanans oppose reduced workers' rights; Lawmaker says dismantling Education Dept. would harm Oregon schools; Harm reduction efforts fall short for Black men in Indiana.
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A potent winter storm is thumping 1,500 miles of the US. Two more are right behind it; Amid scientists' warnings, Trump admin. sued over medical research cuts; Mississippi communities find local solutions to rural education challenges; CT groups rally against gas pipeline expansion.
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum; 80% of Montanans oppose reduced workers' rights; Lawmaker says dismantling Education Dept. would harm Oregon schools; Harm reduction efforts fall short for Black men in Indiana.
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Trump predicts 'billions' of dollars of Pentagon fraud in Fox News interview; MS farmers question federal poultry subsidies amid avian flu; Report: OR needs to do more to get Native Americans into higher ed; Report: Military service members pay more for car loans.
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MA community action agencies aim to restore antipoverty funds Community action agencies in Massachusetts are asking state lawmakers to boost antipoverty programs as federal aid remains in limbo.Gov. Maura Healy chose not to fund the agencies' line item in her proposed budget, putting critical services for people coping with food and housing insecur…
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Trump predicts 'billions' of dollars of Pentagon fraud in Fox News interview; MS farmers question federal poultry subsidies amid avian flu; Report: OR needs to do more to get Native Americans into higher ed; Report: Military service members pay more for car loans.
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Vance questions authority of US judges to challenge Trump; UAW contract negotiations at VW focus on higher wages, health care, retirement; Report highlights how Georgia can unlock rural infrastructure, broadband; Leftover fish parts could help keep industrial fishing waste low.
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Judge pauses deadline for federal workers to accept Trump's resignation offer; CA state lawmakers take action to enact safeguards against federal immigration enforcement; Study shows air quality disparities from industrial ag in NC.
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Judge pauses deadline for federal workers to accept Trump's resignation offer; CA state lawmakers take action to enact safeguards against federal immigration enforcement; Study shows air quality disparities from industrial ag in NC.
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January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast; Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel; Ten Commandments in public schools debate reaches South Dakota; Virginia ranks among worst states for wage theft; Mexican long-nosed bat makes appearance in Arizona.…
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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, directing DOJ to enforce; Educators voice concern for PA immigrant student protections; WA rent stabilization bills have huge public support; ME benefits from $2.2 billion in federal clean energy investments.
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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, directing DOJ to enforce; Educators voice concern for PA immigrant student protections; WA rent stabilization bills have huge public support; ME benefits from $2.2 billion in federal clean energy investments.
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Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza; MS families face hardship as state rejects federal summer food aid again; Advocates: Unfair insurance policies causing DE mental health crisis; Conservationists: Study of Atlantic menhaden critical to preserving species.…
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Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr nominations clear committees; ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives; Factory farm advocates' blind spot on food system reforms; Georgia's school mental health report card reveals urgent gaps; OH group wants federal accountability for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction.…
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Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr nominations clear committees; ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives; Factory farm advocates' blind spot on food system reforms; Georgia's school mental health report card reveals urgent gaps; OH group wants federal accountability for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction.…
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Trump's suggestion that US 'take over' the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike; Bill could protect MD tenants from 'no cause' evictions; Advocacy groups tee up their priorities for NV Legislature; Outer Banks officials want to make tourism more sustainable.
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Canada and Mexico agree with Trump to postpone tariffs by at least 30 days; Indiana steps up to get the lead out; UW study: Rural women have it harder with menopause; Cost of living tops Denver lawmaker's priorities.
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MI nonprofit opposes bill that opposes paid sick leave, wage hike; China swiftly counters Trump's tariffs with a flurry of trade curbs; Experts have consumer tips on navigating tariff scenarios; Advocates: NY lawmakers must do more for disability-rights issues.
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Canada and Mexico agree with Trump to postpone tariffs by at least 30 days; Indiana steps up to get the lead out; UW study: Rural women have it harder with menopause; Cost of living tops Denver lawmaker's priorities.
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Report: Utah sits well above national average for adults' degree attainment Utah has made noteworthy progress in increasing the number of working-age adults who hold a degree or credential beyond high school.Credentials are official documents to verify someone's qualifications or competency in a given skill. According to the Lumina Foundation's lat…
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USAID's future appears bleak as Musk and Trump work to dismantle agency; CA's K-12 schools prepare for the possibility of immigration authorities on campus; Dismantling DEIA initiatives may harm PA disability rights. Experts: DE insurers improperly deny claims for mental health treatment.
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Canada and Mexico impose tariffs in response to Trump's trade policies, 55 victims identified including 3rd military pilot in fatal D.C. midair collision, and lawmakers in Montana, Nebraska and Wisconsin address gender laws, crypto regulations and violence prevention.
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Expanded tax credits, free tax service help MA families get ahead Community action agencies in Massachusetts called the state's expanded tax credits "powerful antipoverty tools" and they are offering free tax prep services to help families get ahead.The state's Earned Income Tax Credit grew to 40% of the federal rate last year, while the Child and …
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Cost of living, political dysfunction top concerns for Utahns The Utah Legislature has been in session for almost two weeks and one nonprofit research organization contended in order for state lawmakers to be effective and responsive to the needs of Utahns, they need to address two key topics: cost of living and political dysfunction.Shawn Teigen, …
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Canada and Mexico impose tariffs in response to Trump's trade policies, 55 victims identified including 3rd military pilot in fatal D.C. mid-air collision, and lawmakers in Montana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin are addressing gender laws, crypto regulations and violence prevention.
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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.…
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From anguish to aggression: Trump goes on offense after midair collision; NH air monitoring project grows with help from citizen scientists; Maryland worst state for wage theft, study finds; Scholarships help OH women in public service amid diversity program cuts.
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