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…

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 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…

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.…

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.…

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)…

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.

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.

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)…

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.