Trump's RFK Jr pick leads to stock sell-off by pharmaceutical companies; Mississippians encouraged to prevent diabetes with healthier habits; Ohio study offers new hope for lymphedema care; WI makes innovative strides, but lags in EV adoption.

Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS; New FBI data show no evidence of violent crime wave in Kentucky; Springfield IL gets federal grant to complete local, regional rail improvements; NYC charter revisions pass despite voter confusion; Study: Higher wages mean lower obesity.

Political violence remains a concern post Election Day Conservative and traditionally "red" Utah is one of the states that helped elect former President Donald Trump last week but with Election Day behind us, there are rising concerns about the role political violence could play from now until Inauguration Day.Robert Pape, professor of political sc…

Shareholders step up to shape climate goals in corporate world By Grace Hussain for Sentient. Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Commonwealth News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service CollaborationThe food we eat is responsible for as much as a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Most of that comes from beef — including …

Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS; New FBI data show no evidence of violent crime wave in Kentucky; Springfield IL gets federal grant to complete local, regional rail improvements; NYC charter revisions pass despite voter confusion; Study: Higher wages mean lower obesity.

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence; NY lawmakers supported House bill harmful to nonprofits; Report: Chesapeake Bay cleanup deadline looms as officials propose next phase; Michiganders rally at state capital to end prison crisis.

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress, ending ethics probe after Trump nominated him for attorney general; Trump's performance in Maryland keeps other races tight; New research finds Americans like public pensions; WI wave of racist texts sparks concerns over data privacy.

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress, ending ethics probe after Trump nominated him for attorney general; Trump's performance in Maryland keeps other races tight; New research finds Americans like public pensions; WI wave of racist texts sparks concerns over data privacy.

Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA; NY group establishes new veterans' direct care program; Following election results, questions emerge about labor impact; Investors and activists both work to shape companies' climate goals.

Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Slash Government; Creating virtual power plants for resiliency during extreme weather, wildfires; Federal funds help power PA produce distributor's rooftop solar; New Nebraska caregiver tax credit has military focus.

Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA; NY group establishes new veterans' direct care program; Following election results, questions emerge about labor impact; Investors and activists both work to shape companies' climate goals.

Trump taps Zeldin to lead EPA and promises 'fair and swift' deregulatory decisions; Indiana's farmers and Trump's deregulation dilemma; 7 CO colleges cited for students' workforce-readiness success; Middletown looks to J.D. Vance to help improve his hometown's economy.

Trump taps Zeldin to lead EPA and promises 'fair and swift' deregulatory decisions; Indiana's farmers and Trump's deregulation dilemma; 7 CO colleges cited for students' workforce-readiness success; Middletown looks to J.D. Vance to help improve his hometown's economy.

Trump's emerging team of loyalists is primed for a fast start in his second term; GA activist focuses on zoning violations to advocate for environmental health; Federal tax credits help clinics expand in low-income IL communities; Experts say antibiotic resistance is growing in VT due to 'superbugs.'…

Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine; AZ passes abortion measure, advocates still concerned about a Trump presidency; Environmental advocates sue Montana over public documents; Los Angeles tackles hunger with new Office of Food Equity.

Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine; AZ passes abortion measure, advocates still concerned about a Trump presidency; Environmental advocates sue Montana over public documents; Los Angeles tackles hunger with new Office of Food Equity.

MA families encouraged to explore foster care adoption Advocates for foster children in Massachusetts are encouraging people to open their homes and hearts to adoption.More than 8,000 children in the Commonwealth are currently living in foster care and seeking permanent, loving families.Rita Soronen, president of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adop…

Trump announces Tom Homan as incoming border czar; Growing Gulf 'dead zone' may affect shrimp harvest; Older IL population has options for healthy meals; Proposed bill would fight the crisis of antibiotic-resistant infections.

Trump will name more conservative judges. He may even pick a majority of the Supreme Court; Both sides react as Missouri reverses near-total abortion ban Literacy initiative to implement 250 new early-education activations in PA.

CT voters pass no-excuse absentee voting amendment; Biden urges Americans to 'bring down the temperature' after Trump's US election win; As FSA loan changes aim to support farmers, advocates say more needed; As leaves fall in AZ, calls renewed to incentivize electric lawn equipment.

CT voters pass no-excuse absentee voting amendment; Biden urges Americans to 'bring down the temperature' after Trump's US election win; As FSA loan changes aim to support farmers, advocates say more needed; As leaves fall in AZ, calls renewed to incentivize electric lawn equipment.

Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become the next U.S. president; UA Little Rock wins grant to expand cybersecurity education; Post-election analysis: Rural voter nuance is deeply entrenched.

Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become the next U.S. president; UA Little Rock wins grant to expand cybersecurity education; Post-election analysis: Rural voter nuance is deeply entrenched.

Trump and allies prepare to take power after a decisive win over Harris; Advocates continue to fight for Medicaid expansion despite election setback; Some Louisiana residents eligible for broader health coverage; MA educators, parents celebrate the end of MCAS graduation requirement.

MA educators, parents celebrate end of MCAS graduation requirement Parents and educators in Massachusetts are celebrating an end to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System graduation requirement.Nearly 60% of voters approved Question 2, which ensures students still take the standardized test but does not require passage to receive a high …

Massachusetts rideshare drivers win the right to unionize Voters in Massachusetts have passed a first of its kind ballot measure allowing rideshare drivers to unionize as independent contractors.Question 3 narrowly passed with just 54% of the vote after a yearslong grassroots effort to gain greater protections for these gig workers.Roxana Rivera, a…

Trump claims 'powerful mandate' after Fox News projects he has won the US presidency; experts express caution over post-election AI deepfakes; report: Colorado's housing crisis linked to billionaire investors; Election Day is over; now it's a waiting game.

UT electric provider taps into potential of 'virtual' power plants By Robert Zullo for the Utah News Dispatch. Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Utah News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaborationust about every week, Shawn Grant, who works for Salt Lake City-based Rocky Mountain Power, gets an…

Donald Trump wins US presidency and the GOP flips the Senate; UT electric provider taps into the potential of 'virtual' power plants; Ohio State course bridges science and faith in polarized times; MI mayor prioritizes health, climate with 'health-in-all-policies' plan.

Election 2024 - close races to decide control of US Congress; Alabama felony voting ban leaves thousands disenfranchised as polls open; Glynn County under watch as key Election Day player; PA voting report: Strengthening election integrity amid potential disruptions.

A PA judge allows Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway; All eyes on AZ this Election Day, but experts warn of harmful misinformation; To call or not to call? The election night question; Election Day raises new fears over Comstock Act, reproductive rights.

A PA judge allows Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway; All eyes on AZ this Election Day, but experts warn of harmful misinformation; To call or not to call? The election night question; Election Day raises new fears over Comstock Act, reproductive rights.

Harris and Trump battle to the wire in swing states; Iowa's rural voters show historic engagement and passion; PA Lehigh Valley economic stability is at risk with Project 2025 proposals; MI skilled-trade workers urge the next administration to invest in the industry.

Utah child care advocates demand change ahead of Election Day Utah child care providers, parents and children's advocates say the state's child care crisis is getting worse and they hope voters will take the issue to the polls.Brigette Weier, program director for the advocacy group Utah Care for Kids, said this year's electoral races up and down th…

Chills vs. bills: MA kicks off home heating aid program Temperatures are dropping in the Commonwealth and community action agencies said help is available for those struggling to pay their heating bills.The federal Home Energy Assistance Program helps households making less than 60% of the state median income, which for a family of four is just und…

Harris and Trump battle to the wire in swing states; Iowa's rural voters show historic engagement and passion; PA Lehigh Valley economic stability at risk with Project 2025 proposals; MI skilled-trade workers urge next administration to invest in the industry.

Trump offers darkness, Harris offers optimism on election eve in America; Despite the hype, noncitizens aren't voting in Wisconsin; KY labor unions want the next administration to support the PRO Act; the future of public education is on the line in NH governor's race.

Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump's comments on women 'offensive to everybody;' ND tribal outreach leaders crank up messaging to voters; Survey: Ohioans feel strongly about education, worker protections; 2024 election could be decisive for AZ's clean energy future.

Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump's comments on women 'offensive to everybody;' ND tribal outreach leaders crank up messaging to voters; Survey: Ohioans feel strongly about education, worker protections; 2024 election could be decisive for AZ's clean energy future.

Trump attacks Liz Cheney using violent war imagery; Election insights: What 50 Ohioans want to hear from candidates; Consumer groups slam CA Supreme Court ruling on lemon law; On National Brush Day, new resources in KY to boost oral health.

Donald Trump boards a garbage truck to draw attention to Biden's remark; Poll: Arizona voters support protecting union jobs, and labor laws; Crypto backers pour millions into Ohio; U.S. regulation on the line; New election directors step up in NC amid tight deadlines, high turnover.

At dueling rallies, Harris stresses unity as Trump attacks Biden's 'garbage' remark; Survey: Election poses a threat of business disruptions; WI's voter ID law can be a nightmare for student voters; Right-wing comedians gain ground in conventionally liberal spaces.

At Dueling Rallies, Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden's 'Garbage' Remark; Survey: Election poses a threat of business disruptions; WI's voter ID law can be a nightmare for student voters; Right-wing comedians gain ground in conventionally liberal spaces.

Florida preps for big voter turnout, despite hurricane cleanup; Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballots in two swing states; Ensuring vote integrity in Ohio election; Pastor contends Hispanic evangelicals are not 'one-issue' voters.

Harris tries to paint contrast with Trump, arguing 'it doesn't have to be this way' at Ellipse rally; Critical Iowa kids' issues hang in election balance; NY, US face misinformation about electric vehicles; Advocates combat Utah factory farming ahead of holidays.

Florida preps for big voter turnout, despite hurricane cleanup; Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballots in two swing states; Ensuring vote integrity in Ohio election; Pastor contends Hispanic evangelicals are not 'one-issue' voters.

Advocates combat Utah factory farming ahead of holidays Animal rights advocates are coming to Utah this week to sound the alarm about the living conditions and treatment of turkeys on large factory farms.On Friday, the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will hold a demonstration in Logan to raise awareness of the 46 million turkeys i…

One week to go; Harris to give a speech in DC as Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania; Rural Emergency Hospital plan works to keep rural care available in KS; 'Nuestros Bosques' to boost urban green spaces in disadvantaged communities; CA prison journalism spreads from urban to rural facilities.

Montanans highlight fair election progress, but challenges remain; Trump unveils the most extreme closing argument in modern presidential history; Even in a red state, politics take a back seat to welcoming New Americans; Climate Corps workers: California here we come.