Trump team barred from agencies amid legal standoff; Health experts speak out against RFK Jr. leading Health and Human Services; ACLU: Mass deportations would be setback for AR economy; Researchers study CT's offshore wind possibilities.

MA boosts educator diversity to improve student outcomes Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping a new teacher certification process will draw more diverse candidates to the classroom.The state recently passed legislation to create alternative pathways for teachers who struggle to pass the certification exam but can otherwise demonstrate competence in t…

Gay teenager is set to become Utah's youngest elected official Jackson Lewis, 19, is ready and eager to sit on the nonpartisan Canyons School Board in the south end of Salt Lake Valley. Lewis, who is gay, is also the youngest elected official in Utah. He said winning was a surreal moment, and he will ensure the student perspective is included in ed…

Trump team barred from agencies amid legal standoff; Health experts speak out against RFK Jr. leading Health and Human Services; ACLU: Mass deportations would be setback; for AR economy; Researchers studying CT's offshore wind possibilities.

Trump announces Pam Bondi of FL as new attorney general pick, hours after Matt Gaetz withdraws; House passes bill targeting nonprofits in NY and nation; NM researcher studies why pedestrian and bicyclist deaths are on the rise; Researchers link better outcomes to MN adoption reforms.

Trump announces Pam Bondi of FL as new attorney general pick, hours after Matt Gaetz withdraws; House passes bill targeting nonprofits in NY and nation; NM researcher studies why pedestrian and bicyclist deaths are on the rise; Researchers link better outcomes to MN adoption reforms.

Trump suffers first defeat but as always doubles down for the next fight; From Ohio to Azerbaijan: How COP29 could shape local farming; Funding boosts 'green' projects in Meadville, PA; VA apprenticeships bridge skills gaps, offer career stability.

Matt Gaetz withdraws bid to be attorney general in Trump administration; Bomb cyclone' turns deadly in Washington state; Coalition defeats repeal of WA Climate Act to save environment, jobs; ME businesses boost apprenticeships to counter workforce shortage; Advocates: NYC must help homeless student population.…

Federal inquiry traces payments from Gaetz to women; a new Florida-Puerto Rico partnership poised to transform higher-ed landscape; MT joins Tribes to target Canadian mining pollution; Heart health plummets in rural SD and nationwide; CO working families would pay more under Trump tax proposals.

Federal inquiry traces payments from Gaetz to women; a new Florida-Puerto Rico partnership poised to transform higher-ed landscape; MT joins Tribes to target Canadian mining pollution; Heart health plummets in rural SD and nationwide; CO working families would pay more under Trump tax proposals.

President-elect joins Musk for SpaceX launch and taps Dr Oz for a key role; NYC congestion pricing revived with some alterations; NV progressive groups warn of fallout from 2nd Trump presidency; IN librarians fear book bans in 2025.

US shuts down Kyiv embassy due to 'potential significant air attack'; IL doctors seek revisions to their Medicare reimbursement amounts; Election results could bring renewed emphasis on vouchers, charter schools; USDA funding boosts MS Food Network's fresh produce distribution.

President-elect joins Musk for SpaceX launch and taps Dr Oz for a key role; NYC congestion pricing revived with some alterations; NV progressive groups warn of fallout from 2nd Trump presidency; IN librarians fear book bans in 2025.

Lawyer tells ABC News his 2 clients told House Ethics Committee that Gaetz paid them for sex; immigrant families in northwest AR struggle to make ends meet; CO Report: Financially stressed managers abuse workers; MA farmers, families brace for cuts to fresh produce benefits.

Ukraine hits Russia with US missiles for first time; Putin issues new nuclear doctrine in warning to the West over Ukraine; EPA grants $21.9M for MI port upgrades, emission planning; Hoosier green goals at crossroads amid federal shifts; Cancer education program sheds light on Appalachian disparities.…

Lawyer tells ABC News his 2 clients told House Ethics Committee that Gaetz paid them for sex; immigrant families in northwest AR struggle to make ends meet; CO Report: Financially stressed managers abuse workers; MA farmers, families brace for cuts to fresh produce benefits.

MA farmers, families brace for cuts to fresh produce benefits Massachusetts farmers said they are bracing for revenue losses due to cuts in fresh produce SNAP benefits.Starting Dec. 1, families who utilize the state's Healthy Incentives Program to buy food directly from farmers will see their benefits cut to just $20 a month, regardless of househol…

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range U.S. missiles. CA expert: Trump works to greatly expand presidential power. Group blames corporate greed for MT food price gouging. Hunger Free Colorado celebrates 15th birthday.

Trump picks Brendan Carr as FCC chairman; Green New Deal community assemblies in Seattle pioneer citizen involvement; Citizen scientists' rainfall data saves lives, aids weather forecasting; Youth justice reforms a top 2025 priority for Connecticut group.

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range U.S. missiles. CA expert: Trump works to greatly expand presidential power. Group blames corporate greed for MT food price gouging. Hunger Free Colorado celebrates 15th birthday.

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.

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.

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 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.

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…

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.

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.

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 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.

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…

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 …

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.

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.

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.

UT electric provider taps into potential of 'virtual' power plants By Robert Zullo for the Utah News Dispatch part of States Newsroom. 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…