MO summit tackles rising child food insecurity as benefits expire
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As COVID-era benefits near expiration, a recent Child Wellness Summit brought together nonprofits to tackle urgent child well-being and food ..read more
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Colorado lawmakers eye ways to reduce pollution in vulnerable communities
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In 2021, Colorado lawmakers took a first step toward addressing decades of toxic pollution disproportionately impacting low-income neighborhoods and ..read more
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Cutting red tape to access IDs and other vital documents
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Advocates are urging Colorado lawmakers to make key improvements to a state program seen as critical to helping people fleeing domestic violence or ex ..read more
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Missourians unaware of dual eligible special needs plans for healthcare savings
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Dual Special Needs Plans such as Medicare Advantage in Missouri offer low costs with minimal co-pays and deductibles. In Missouri and across the ..read more
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As WV’s jail crisis mounts, ‘Second Look’ policies gain traction
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Amid overcrowding and unsafe conditions in West Virginia jails, state lawmakers introduced bills that would allow judges to take a 'second look' at ..read more
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Alabama advocacy groups sue to block restrictive new voting law
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Alabama's front line advocates focused on disability, voting and civil rights are taking legal action against what they see as voter suppression ..read more
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WA's new ballot curing law ensures state 'counts every voter'
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The process for correcting ballot errors is set to become easier this year thanks to a bill passed in Olympia this session. Lawmakers unanimously ..read more
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NH House passes strict voter ID bill allowing registration challenges
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The New Hampshire House passed a bill to eliminate any exceptions to the state's voter ID law and requires documented proof of citizenship in order to ..read more
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TX nonprofit helps rural towns secure infrastructure improvement grants
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A lack of staff and know-how often means rural towns miss out on grants to improve their communities, and a Texas group is trying to balance the ..read more
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Renaissance marks quarter century serving homeless, low-income kids
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This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Renaissance Children's Center, which serves low-income families and those experiencing homelessness with ..read more
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