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.

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…

Federal funds expand successful MA diaper distribution program A federal pilot program distributing diapers to Massachusetts families in need is expanding.The program has already distributed more than two million diapers, along with wipes and other supplies, to roughly 2,500 children over the past year.Melissa White, director of programs for the Va…

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.

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.

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

Israel retaliates against Iran; Americans oppose mass deportations; an online event aims to break myths about immigration; bail reform doesn't have the impacts some believe; insurance claims post-Helene and Milton are being denied at high rates; members of a teacher's union are unhappy at the pace of negotiations; and early voting yields high retur…

Social media shaping the 2024 presidential race like never before; Southern activists engage voters to enhance election access and security; federal funds expand diaper distribution; and debunking the horror of bats.

Israel retaliates against Iran; Americans oppose mass deportations; an online event aims to break myths about immigration; bail reform doesn't have the impacts some believe; insurance claims post-Helene and Milton are being denied at high rates; members of a teacher's union are unhappy at the pace of negotiations; and early voting yields high retur…

The presidential race is a toss-up according to new polling; prominent church leaders work to ignite Black voter power; and a look at how cows can help curb methane emissions.

Mariel Garza resigns from the LA Times over a blocked endorsement for Kamala Harris, while North Korea sends troops to support Russia, Trump and Harris remain tied in polls, and California faces rising breast cancer diagnoses among younger women.

Conservation easements in UT protect 5,500 acres of farm land Utah's leaders are taking steps to protect the state's shrinking agricultural land by issuing conservation easements. The move will limit non-agricultural uses on protected lands and ensure they remain dedicated to farming and ranching.Jeremy Christensen, land conservation program manage…

Mariel Garza resigns from the LA Times over a blocked endorsement for Kamala Harris, while North Korea sends troops to support Russia, Trump and Harris remain tied in polls, and California faces rising breast cancer diagnoses among younger women.

Eminem backs Kamala Harris as the DOJ warns Musk's giveaway may break voting laws. NATO monitors a Turkish Aerospace attack that kills five. Wyoming faces childcare worker shortages, Indiana's abortion laws push women out of state, and warming waters shift Maine's lobster habitats.

Mariel Garza resigned from the LA Times over a blocked endorsement for Kamala Harris, while North Korea sends troops to support Russia, Trump and Harris remain tied in polls, and California faces rising breast cancer diagnoses among younger women.

Eminem backs Kamala Harris as the DOJ warns Musk's giveaway may break voting laws. NATO monitors a Turkish Aerospace attack that kills five. Wyoming faces childcare worker shortages, Indiana's abortion laws push women out of state, and warming waters shift Maine's lobster habitats.

Rural Iowa towns face barriers to accessing federal money; U.S. intel officials say Russia is behind attempts to smear Tim Walz; Apprenticeship programs in AZ aim to fill employment gaps; Past felony convictions keep almost 400,000 in TN from voting; FAIR Act would prevent companies from evading responsibility.…

Utahns are encouraged to explore health care options during open enrollment The annual Medicare open enrollment period is now underway and older Utahns are being encouraged to consider their choices.Advisers said a good first step is to not only understand the options but also weigh health care and budget needs.Dr. ...(Read More)…

Charter school longevity in WI isn't making the grade, report finds; Georgia's top court deals setback to Trump allies in ballot hand-count case; GA oyster shell recycling turns restaurant waste into coastal protection; programs in AZ aim to fill employment gaps.

Rural Iowa towns face barriers to accessing federal money; U.S. intel officials say Russia is behind attempts to smear Tim Walz; Apprenticeship programs in AZ aim to fill employment gaps; Past felony convictions keep almost 400,000 in TN from voting; FAIR Act would prevent companies from evading responsibility.…

AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents; Trump took a turn at the fryer. McDonald's workers have thoughts; Audit finds CA higher-ed transfer portals too narrow; Michigan State U. expands access, affordability for Indigenous students.

Teen in custody after 5 found dead in shooting at home in Washington state; and Voting at 16-more than a teen dream; How greener schoolyards benefit Colorado kids, communities; Mental health takes center stage in NC superintendent race.

AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents; Trump took a turn at the fryer. McDonald's workers have thoughts; Audit finds CA higher-ed transfer portals too narrow; Michigan State U. expands access, affordability for Indigenous students.

Medicare payment cuts leave New England private practices in critical condition Ongoing cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates are leaving New England private practices in critical condition.Doctors said the outdated payment system is forcing them to close or consolidate, limiting patient access to lifesaving treatments.Dr. ...(Read More)…

Advocates push to get out union vote in Nevada; Harris and Trump locked in a dead heat in a seven-state poll, with some voters still deciding; A solar transformation for Moloka'i; Medicare payment cuts leave New England private practices in critical condition.

Union organizers make a big push to get out the vote in CA; Elon Musk's daily $1 million giveaway to registered voters could be illegal, experts say; New report shows who gets Montana public assistance and why; ACLU of Indiana stands ready to support voter safety.

Union organizers make a big push to get out the vote in CA; Elon Musk's daily $1 million giveaway to registered voters could be illegal, experts say; New report shows who gets Montana Public assistance and why; ACLU of Indiana stands ready to support voter safety.

IL residents urged to know their rights ahead of voting; PA needs over 45,000 poll workers for upcoming elections; Plans to execute Robert Roberson paused after judge approves restraining order just 90 minutes before his scheduled execution; Childhood poverty high in Mississippi, but experts know how to fix it.…

IL residents urged to know their rights ahead of voting; PA needs over 45,000 poll workers for upcoming elections; Plans to execute Robert Roberson paused after judge approves restraining order just 90 minutes before his scheduled execution; Childhood poverty high in Mississippi, but experts know how to fix it.…

Trump delivers profanity, below-the-belt digs at Catholic charity banquet; Poll finds Harris leads among Black voters in key states; Puerto Rican parish leverages solar power to build climate resilience hub; TN expands SNAP assistance to residents post-Helene; New report offers solutions for CT's 'disconnected' youth.…

Medicare open enrollment in MA brings prescription drug savings Medicare open enrollment is underway and Massachusetts residents over 65 are encouraged to consider their health plan options.Changes this year include a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs.Cindy Phillips, director of the state's health insurance information program Serving …

Harris paints Trump as a threat, draws contrast with Biden in combative Fox News interview; College voter outreach ramps up amid reports of 'intimidating' texts; UGA's swap shop aims to cut waste, promote sustainability; MN's clean-energy workforce still strong, but needs more diverse expertise.

Prosecutors to seek grand jury indictments today for 14-year-old suspect in Georgia school shooting; Former President Jimmy Carter, age 100, votes early in presidential election from hospice; AARP survey reveals key issues for Michigan seniors with 20 days to the election; Sale of Ohio's Gavin coal-fired power plant sparks uncertainty among residen…

Prosecutors to seek grand jury indictments today for 14-year-old suspect in Georgia school shooting; Former President Jimmy Carter, age 100, votes early in presidential election from hospice; AARP survey reveals key issues for Michigan seniors with 20 days to the election; Sale of Ohio's Gavin coal-fired power plant sparks uncertainty among residen…

Weber State University preps auto techs for dynamic industry The automotive industry is changing, and one Utah university is reimagining how to prepare new and current auto technicians to meet the demands of the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Brian Rague, associate dean of the College of Engineering, Applied Scien…

The U.S. warns Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza or face military aid restrictions. Georgia sets a record with 252,000 early votes; efforts are underway in Georgia and Oregon to promote local food in schools and ensure free meals for all students, and lawsuits against TikTok target youth addiction and mental health concerns.…

A Texas judge upholds Robert Roberson's execution for his daughter's death, Vice President Harris calls Trump's vision 'fascist,' the U.S. warned Israel on Gaza's humanitarian conditions, Ferndale, Mich., has big plans for federal clean energy funding and New Mexico restores voting rights for people with felony convictions after release.…

The U.S. warned Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza or face military aid restrictions, while Georgia set a record with 252,000 early votes; efforts are also underway in Georgia and Oregon to promote local food in schools and ensure free meals for all students, amid lawsuits against TikTok over youth addiction and mental health concern…

Community health centers in Florida are left ravaged by hurricanes; Wyoming county pushes back against rural health access woes; and new findings detail the failure rate of charter schools, with a focus on Michigan.

Lebanese children have been displaced; hospital facility fees have cost Colorado patients $13 billion; and a Wyoming county without a hospital is finally getting one.

More MA communities strive for building decarbonization By Sarah Shemkus for Energy News Network. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service CollaborationA year and a half since Massachusetts introduced an optional new building code aimed at lowering fossil fuel use,…

Community health centers in Florida are left ravaged by hurricanes; Wyoming county pushes back against rural health access woes; and new findings detail the failure rate of charter schools, with a focus on Michigan.

The U.S. to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel despite warnings from Iran; Native vote is encouraged on Indigenous Peoples' Day; School safety expert suggests 'report, not repost' in response to threats; and debunking the horror: to oceans, sharks are vital, not villains.

FEMA pauses disaster aid amid threats; rural voters want candidates to put workers first; anti-hunger advocates go the distance to reach Indigenous communities; a NASA spacecraft is heading towards Jupiter; and how the world's ultra-rich are trying or not to make meat sustainable.

The U.S. to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel despite warnings from Iran; Native vote is encouraged on Indigenous Peoples' Day; School safety expert suggests 'report, not repost' in response to threats; and debunking the horror: to oceans, sharks are vital, not villains.

Hurricane Milton brought a thousand-year rain event to Tampa Bay; 2.2 million are still without power; Ohio voters have more in common than you might think; New legislative scorecard highlights leaders on children's issues; Feds set deadline to replace lead water pipes; schools excluded new legislative scorecard highlights leaders on children's iss…