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As Commonwealth communities grapple with reports of rising crime and recruitment challenges among law enforcement, GOP candidates for the 2022 races are targeting crime as a major problem.The Poconos' own Mario Scavello (R-40), current…

Clean air advocates gathered in downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon to push for more action against the region's major industrial polluters. The rally followed a string of poor air quality days in the region. “Everyone deserves to…

Lawmakers and advocacy groups reacted Monday to the unprecedented leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion quashing Roe v. Wade, the historic law protecting the right to abortion, with many applauding the document and others denouncing…

While California has committed billions of dollars to supporting the mental health of K-12 students, little…

MONTPELIER, Vermont (WCAX) — Making public policy fair for all citizens is the goal of an environmental justice bill nearing the finish line at the Statehouse.Vermont is home to some 7,000 mobile homes, many with decades-old drinking water…

I grew up in Santa Ana as a first generation American born to immigrant parents from Mexico. I attended schools in Santa Ana and after graduating from Cal State Fullerton, I went on to graduate school at Cal State Long Beach where…

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) – Medical marijuana advocates left Frankfort empty-handed and disappointed this year.Despite growing public support for medical marijuana in Kentucky, the bill to legalize it stalled and died in the Senate."It's…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) — The medical cannabis market is thriving in Virginia, while the future of recreational cannabis, including hemp, is murkier.Cannabis advocates and smokers are disappointed after a 2022 General Assembly session that saw…

A mass shooting on a New York train killed 10 people on Tuesday.New York City Mayor Eric Adams doubled down on his call for increased NYPD presence in subways.Proponents argue that the strategy doesn't get to the heart of the…

Public health advocates are calling on Congress to expand a waiver program that was implemented at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to provide free meals to college students, including millions…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A retired special education teacher turned environmental justice advocate will receive what the University of Notre Dame describes as the oldest and most prestigious honor for American Catholics.The university will…

WHO NEWS 13 - A struggling state home for Iowans with intellectual and developmental disabilities is about to close. Governor Reynolds made the announcement Thursday, saying the Glenwood Resource Center will permanently close in…

During the Nehemiah Action event, members of the crowd hold signs with the names of victims who lost their lives to gun violence in Richmond, photo by Alessandro Latour Katrina Lee, news editor Around 2,000 people gathered in person…

The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence says the impact of the pandemic on survivors has been severe. They urge lawmakers for more funding. DES MOINES, Iowa— If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic…

Purdue's Middle Eastern and North African Student Organizations kicked off National Arab-American Heritage…

The upcoming end of pandemic-era school meal rules will mean fewer free school meals for children from this summer, advocates warn.With widespread school closures in March 2020, the federal…

Late last month, members of Northeastern University's Asian American Community Leaders sent a letter to two university deans in hopes of establishing a stronger foundation for the existing Asian studies program at Northeastern. The letter,…

For most things in life, if you want to see who's running the show, a peek behind the curtains will reveal who's working to make sure things happen.It's no different in court. The judge, prosecutors, and lawyers are all front and center,…

the American Journal of Radiology recently shared research that demonstrates the effectiveness of positive oral contrast material in detecting malignant deposits on CT scans. The study compared the effectiveness of positive and neutral…

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago advocacy groups continue to fight the removal of trees in Jackson Park. They say plans to expand the Jackson Park golf course mean hundreds more trees will fall - on top of the more than 800 trees that…

A measure to help the Holts Summit Fire Protection District maintain adequate staffing levels will be decided in the April 5 municipal election. "To meet current and future needs, the Fire District is now faced with the need to take the…

Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont's proposal to expand Connecticut's gun control laws was rebuffed on Monday by some opponents who say it's a 'reflex' response to tackling crime - a key issue in this year's elections.During a day-long public…

Overwhelmed by the indefinite postponement of Jefferson Street walkway repairs, C Street residents and city leaders gathered Thursday night to get feedback on how to spend this year's Commercial Street TIF funds. year.Fighting long-standing…

Proponents hope to gain recognition for a sprawling dark sky sanctuary in Oregon's backcountry, celebrating the area's low light pollution and hence dark night sky. The effort comes as such dark skies become harder to find…

As Maine lobsters battle national conservation groups over federal gear rules and fishing closures meant to protect endangered whales, they have found fierce allies among the state's political leaders. This has left some local…

Pandemic-related emergency funds have paid for school lunches for all children in Minnesota for the past two years. A local group is trying to keep meals free for good. ST PAUL, Minnesota – For Amber, a mother from…

After a White House official confirmed this week that President Joe Biden was considering further extending a pandemic-related pause on student loan repayments, lawmakers and activists renewed calls for the cancellation of the debt. With…

Amid a historic state surplus, advocates on Thursday raised concerns about Governor Janet Mills' budget proposal for police and prison systems, arguing the funds would be better spent fixing the health…

House Speaker Ryan Fecteau explains Wednesday his bill to increase Maine's housing stock in front of a secondary suite in Brunswick. Fecteau's bill would allow, among other things, the construction of a secondary suite on the lot of any…

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — Several residents came out to Mankato's city council meeting on Monday night to encourage the city to join the Minnesota Cities Climate Caucus.The Climate Caucus is a group of cities that have joined an effort to…

In 2020, civil unrest rocked our community for months following the death of Breonna Taylor. Part of America was mystified by the uproar in the streets. Part of America has understood anger and frustration all too well. But all of…

Already deeply rooted in the cannabis industry, a reality born out of their own experience with the negative impact of the war on drugs, two entrepreneurs, Brendon Robinson and Stanley Okoro, announced their intention to…

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) -- It has been three years since the Child Victims Act was passed. Advocates say that due to a loophole, some victims of sexual abuse have not received justice. The Child Victims Act allows a survivor of…

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SPOTSYLVANIA School Board President Kirk Twigg (Livingston) and Representative Rabih Abuismail (Courtland) have publicly advocated for the banning and burning of the books.Who can forget both Twigg and Abuismail wanting to…

New York housing advocates said they were "extremely disappointed" with Mayor Eric Adams' draft budget released Wednesday, saying the plan falls short of campaign promises he made. Several housing advocacy groups issued statements…

Because the rare disease community needs allies to advance its interests in areas such as health parity, appropriate diagnostics, treatment access and affordability, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) opens the videos of…

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Billions of dollars are being spent on expanding broadband access in the United States, but as the Biden administration highlights its achievements so far, advocates argue more needs to be done. more to connect…

A developer includes minimal affordable housing in a San Jose project, and city officials and a community advocacy group demand more. Cambrian Village – an 18-acre mixed-use redevelopment of the beloved Cambrian Park Plaza in San Jose –…

A nurse checks a child's weight at a makeshift clinic run by World Vision in a settlement near Herat, AfghanistanConditions imposed on aid to Afghanistan to prevent it falling into the hands of the Taliban will only exacerbate the…

Mallory McDuff is a university environmental educator who believes individuals should consider the planet's climate crisis as well as their loved ones when deciding what to do with their bodies when they die.She tells her story both…

ORLEANS — At a housing conference in Orleans on February 2, members of several city councils and committees came together to talk not only about the challenges of creating affordable housing, but also about the possibilities. Every…

Advocates are pushing Maryland lawmakers to pass end-of-life legislation. The measure, which has been denied in the past, aims to give people with terminal illness an option in their final days. Advocates are working hard to…

By Grace Zokovitch St. Louis Post-Dispatch JEFFERSON CITY — Railroad officials are considering running a second train on the Missouri River Runner Line again this…

ALBANY – A letter signed by the leaders of several associations of home builders, real estate agents and landowners calls on the state to invest $2 billion in rental assistance programs.When Governor Kathy Hochul revealed her executive…

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) — Disability advocacy groups say the state's crisis response system is broken and they're working on ways to improve it.The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Autism Society of Greater Phoenix,…

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A group of heavyweights in the state's legal and political arenas is pushing for an additional $6 million in civil legal aid for low-income Massachusetts residents. "We know this pandemic has had a devastating and disproportionate effect on…

Kentucky Youth Advocates Elected leaders and advocates are speaking out for Kentucky's children every day in countless ways, especially in Frankfort throughout the legislative session. During Child Advocacy Week, Kentucky…

Rep. Chris Stewart and Fox News contributor Liz Peek discuss the supply chain crisis and COVID testing on "The Evening Edit." Gun rights advocates are praising a federal court ruling that Los Angeles County's decision to close gun…

With the landmark Supreme Court case that codified the legal right to abortion in the United States in danger of being overturned, advocates say Connecticut could become a 'safe haven' for those in need of intensive care .As Saturday marked…

Andrea St. Julian, co-chair of San Diegans for Justice, speaks at a press conference in June 2020. / Photo by Adriana Heldiz This story has been updated. A November 2020 ballot measure to overhaul police oversight in San Diego…

January 19, 2022 at 10:09 a.m. She joined the team in early 2022 as a general assignment staff writer. Do you have any advice? Send it to .New York state criminal justice reform advocates have called on officials to address what they…

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – As the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session gets under way, human trafficking advocates are vying for lawmakers' attention to expand the rights of victims of human trafficking in the Commonwealth.…

Survivors of sexual harassment, including one of 'Sex and the City' star Chris Noth's accusers, held a virtual press conference Thursday to urge lawmakers to pass a bill that would give victims the…

Piece by piece, 76-year-old Friedrich Andreas is methodically building an outdoor kitchen for his son in Charleston. Andreas said the project reminded him of a recent battle with prostate cancer – you have to do both one step…

DETROIT (WXYZ) - John Lloyd had just dropped his mother off at work one night in December 2020 when he noticed the flashing lights behind him.While driving through Detroit's new center on West Grand Boulevard, he was pulled over by police…

Some senior Nigerian lawyers have said President Muhammadu Buhari should be ready to account for his actions when he steps down next year. Their views came in response to the President's statement during his interview on Channels…

New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her state-of-the-state address at the State Capitol on Wednesday. (Vaughn Golden / WSKG) https://wskg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOTS-Envi.-Reax-WEB.mp3 VESTAL, NY (WSKG) - New York!-->>-->…

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - A woman from Kansas City, Missouri is paying forward for foster kids and she needs your help. Over the next month, she collects luggage for the foster children. Ruby Wells said she understands the…

Dr. Lisa Barrett speaks with volunteers assembling COVID-19 rapid test kits in Halifax on December 5.Photograph by Darren Calabrese / The Globe and MailIt's part of Make a Difference, which highlights some of the people working to make…

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Massachusetts tenants seeking state assistance to avoid eviction will face new requirements and a revised…

When the world last heard about Stephanie Sena, she was vilified in Kensington as an "elitist" professor at Villanova University who sued Philadelphia to defend the homeless street camp.“I have come to represent all that…

As a court-appointed special advocate, or CASA, longtime La Jolla resident Kim Lee works to ensure that youth placed in San Diego are cared for beyond their capacity. a system which, according to her, is failing but "not desperate".Lee,…

New Jersey is on track to end the year with the highest number of pedestrians killed in more than 30 years and the highest number of road fatalities since 2007, according to state police statistics.The 211 pedestrians killed so far in 2021…

For immediate release December 21, 2021 - In an open letter sent to state legislators earlier today, more ... than 120 public health experts, clinical providers, academics and recovery advocates have called on the New Jersey…

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) - Fresno Police are still investigating a brutal stabbing that left one dead on Saturday afternoon. Investigators were called to the Olive and Palm area around 12:45 p.m. after a man was found lying near a…

This year's fight for voting rights ended with a whimper rather than a bang.The United States Senate suspended Friday for the winter recess, without passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act or other major legislation related…

PHOENIX, AZ (3TV / CBS 5) - Cycling advocates want to see protected bicycle lines on Fillmore Street in…

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / - In 2015, the first Rare Disease Advisory Council was established in North Carolina by patients, caregivers, families and providers. This year, the National Organization for Rare Disorders…

HALIFAX, CANADA - In a major victory for advocates for sexual minorities, Canada last week banned conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The law…

(KUTV) - Almost a month since she put her daughter to rest, Brittany Tichenor-Cox, 10 year old mother Izzy Tichenor, speaks publicly.Izzy tragically died taking her own life after telling her family she had been bullied by other…

Childcare is increasingly mentioned with the pandemic causing service shortages and job losses preventing families from affording them. Child care and early childhood education in the state and country are increasingly vital, according to…

Lawmakers, clinicians and advocates highlighted solutions to racial and other systemic inequalities that led to troubling disparities in…

Laurence Cotter, a University of New Mexico alumnus, hopes to empower younger generations to find creative new solutions to deal with the looming climate crisis. An avid cyclist without an email address, a hybrid vehicle and no…

Constance Ahrons, a prominent psychotherapist and mediator who challenged negative stereotypes about divorce and sought to show couples how they can achieve what she called a "good divorce" - a concept which also provided the title of her…

By MARISSA SULEK Click here for updates on this story SMRYNA, Tennessee (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee grants clemency to more than a dozen people in the Tennessee prison system, including Mindy Dodd. Dodd was…