Champaign County task force approves $161,000 in new opioid settlement spending
Madyson Magnus, CU-Citizen Access
Supreme Court Hears Religious Claims in Rastafarian’s Suit Over Prison Haircut
Damenica Ellis, Howard University News Service
In fiery debut after 50-day delay, Rep. Adelita Grijalva slams House speaker’s ‘abuse of power’
Grace Berry and Nick Karmia, Cronkite News
New York Voters Approve Proposal 1, Expanding a Historic Sports Complex and Protecting New Forest Land
Benjamin Nellis, The Legislative Gazette
High School Marchers Protest Restrictions on Speech and Academic Freedom: ‘We are Done Being Polite About Our Rights.’”
A.J. Muonagolu, Reporting Texas
The Reasons Why: Hampton Students Weigh in on Virginia’s Race for Governor
Sherise Jones, Howard University News Service
Albany Elects First Black Mayor, Dorcey Applyrs
Nancy Mac Innes, The Legislative Gazette
Hashmi beats Reid, becomes first Muslim woman elected to statewide office
Ava Jenks and Grace Humphrey, Richmond Capital News Service
No Kings protest takes over downtown Erie
Jordan Baird, The Gannon Knight
After the hostage releases: What’s next for ceasefire talks, aid to Gaza, and Israel–Hamas relations?
Carol Khorramchahi, Boston University News Service
Organizations pump up Alameda County food fund to help SNAP recipients during shutdown
Emely Bonilla, Oakland North
On a corner, one Durham voter keeps her faith in democracy
Valentina Garbelotto, The 9th Street Journal
Ongoing federal shutdown could leave more than 19,000 Licking Countians without access to SNAP benefits
Donna Chang, Brie Coleman and Nicole Krumholz, The Reporting Project
Ypsilanti City Council passes resolution opposing UM, Los Alamos data center
Lilly Kujawski and Ameera Salman, The Eastern Echo
Judge to rule soon on lawsuit alleging discrimination against N.C.’s young voters
Katelyn Cai, The 9th Street Journal
‘No Kings’ Protest Draws Over 600 to Lincoln Park in Olean
Joseph DeBell and Andrew Hale, TAPinto Greater Olean
As Trump declares ‘we’re going in,’ Pritzker says ‘terror and cruelty is the point’
Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois
Connecticut refugees fear for their right to remain in the U.S.
Avery Martin, CT Community News
Federal Medicaid cuts could cost Louisiana $4 billion
Anna Puleo, LSU Manship School News Service
GA Senate Committee on Urban Affairs discusses reproductive rights
Juliane Balog, Fresh Take Georgia
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ quickly transforming South Florida’s national perception
Kelly Sanchez, Caplin News
State leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies
Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois
‘Enough is enough’ Michigan holds ‘No Kings’ protests
By Jo Kenoshmeg and Keara Banks and Ella Miller and Mark Hoover, Central Michigan Life
CM Life on assignment: No Kings Muskegon rally
Central Michigan Life
‘No Kings’ Michigan Protests
Central Michigan Life
Food is Medicine bills: Texas food organizations advocate for legislative action
By Hanna Landa, Texas Christian University
Texas lawmakers propose county-level water conservation bill
By Delaney Vega, Texas Christian University
Texas lawmakers want new moms to have up to 24 months of Medicaid coverage
By Kiley Beykirch, Texas Christian University
Transgender individuals pressured by persistent Texas legislation
By Caleb Gottry, Texas Christian University
CSU Issues Travel Caution amid Shifting Immigration Policies
California State University San Bernardino
UMaine students reject TPUSA advocate at high-turnout protest
By Emily Bontatibus, University of Maine
Significant voter turnout felt across Mount Desert Island
By By Emily Bontatibus, University of Maine
Two-Gender Executive Order Could Have Dangerous Fallout
By Delainey Muscato, St. Bonaventure University
President Trump in office, students react to first weeks of executive orders implemented
By Gabrielle Caumon, St. Edward’s University
Maryland delegates propose tax credit to support local newsroom employment
By Jaylen Beaner-Walker, Towson University
Immigration policies heighten anxiety for college students, impacting mental health and academics
By Edwardina Beeko, Towson University
Community Mobilizes Amid Austin ICE Arrests
By Nicole Williams-Quezada, St. Edward’s University & Austin Vida Community News Partnership
WMass legislative delegation urges Healey to speed up judge nominations
By Scott Merzbach, Boston University
Stricter Mass. gun law in crossfire with safety activists, firearms advocates
By Andrea Mach, Boston University
‘La raza siempre ayuda a la raza’: St. Edward’s University responds to shifting immigration enforcement on campus
By Gabrielle Caumon and Nicole Williams-Quezada, St. Edwards University
Protesters in Mount Pleasant rally against possible cuts to Medicaid
By Blace Carpenter, WCMU Public Media
Georgia lawmakers debate immigration bill to protect sanctuary areas
By Zaire Breedlove, Fresh Take Georgia
Legislators, activists advocate for menstrual equity bill inspired by Frontier students
By Mitch Fink, Boston University
State legislation would give town option to raise taxes on meals, hotel stays, and vehicles
By Payton Renegar, Boston University
What is Dignity Dozen + One? Elder care advocates explain agenda to Mass. legislators
By Martina Nacach Cowan Ros, Boston University
DC Area Migrant Communities Keep Culture Alive Amid Deportation Threats
By Kayleigh Holcombe, Howard University News Service
Student senate proposes 80% cut to Kansas campus newspaper funds, punts to journalism school
By Julia Hanson, University Daily Kansan
Will the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Weaken Under Trump?
By Anijah Franklin, Howard University News Service
Senate Committee Votes in Favor of RFK’s Nomination for Health Secretary
By Sabrina McCrear, Howard University News Service
Abortion opponents lobby legislators at the Virginia capitol
By Emma Beardsley and Lucy Jones, University of Richmond
‘Temporary’ federal spending freeze may affect some Ohio programs
By Julia Lerner, Alan Miller, Ellie Owen and Andrew Theophilus, Denison University
People’s March brings thousands to Washington in defiance of Trump
By Andrew Kerley and Sarah Hagen, Virginia Commonwealth University
Supreme Court Rules Against TikTok in Debate Over National Security vs. Free Speech
By Vida Poyner-Chillious, Howard University
Comprehensive universities see loss in state funding due to weights in performance funding
By Emily Kessler, Eastern Kentucky University
Arizona joins 21 other states to oppose Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants
By Emma Paterson, Arizona State University
Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
By Emma Paterson, Arizona State University
RFK Jr. vaccine and abortion stance under fire in Secretary of Health hearing
By Jose Ruano, Florida International University
A Brief Look Into Political Donations from the Colorado College Board of Trustees
By Seth Jahraus, Colorado College
Texas Lawmakers Refile Bill to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips
By Cashmir Khawaja, University of texas-Austin
How Trump’s looming border policy could impact Virginia immigrants
By Natalie Bankmann, University of Vermont
No consensus but continuing talks for psychedelic therapy in Vermont
By Natalie Bankmann, University of Vermont
Trans Americans Fear for Rights and Safety During Trump’s Second Term
By Beatrice Vallieres, Columbia University
Republicans Chart Their Course As New GOP Voters Demand Change
By Edward Cleaver, Columbia University
State and federal officials continue partnering to care for undocumented children
By Gabriel S. Martinez, Michigan State University
State auditor insists on starting legislative audit, other officials disagree
By Gillian Barkhurst, University of New Mexico
Federal money reaches New Mexico state accounts after funding freeze
By Gillian Barkhurst, University of New Mexico
Bill would expand student aid for immigrants regardless of legal status
By Mia Casas, University of New Mexico
Attorney general announces university accountability legislation
By Lauren Lifke, University of New Mexico
Home and hope: Ukrainian refugees open bakery in Midland Michigan
By Masha Smahliuk, WCMU at Central Michigan University
Mississippi HBCU Band’s Inaugural Parade Performance Sparks Controversy
By Serenity Armstrong, Howard University News Service
Supporters React to Trump’s Inauguration Speech from Capital One Arena Watch Party
By Donovan McNeal, Christian Marshall and Davis Dailey, Howard University News Service
Ahead of Inauguration, Protesters Gather for Anti-Trump People’s March
By Kayla Smernoff, Howard University News Service
Virginians flock to Washington for MAGA Victory Rally ahead of Trump inauguration
By Sarah Hagen and Andrew Kerley, VCU Capital News Service
Young voters brave fierce cold to celebrate, protest Trump inauguration
By Sarah Hagen and Andrew Kerley, VCU Capital News Service
People’s March brings thousands to Washington in defiance of Trump
By Sarah Hagen and Andrew Kerley, VCU Capital News Service
Supreme Court Rules Against TikTok in Debate Over National Security vs. Free Speech
By Vida Poyner-Chillious, Howard University News Service
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