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A pilot and copilot killed after a jet collides with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport; New Hampshire lawmakers aim to dismantle the state's Renewable Energy Fund; experts say New York City's proposed $30 minimum wage isn't sustainable; and Virginia close to establishing prescription drug price limits for thousands.

Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely; Trump Border Czar says ICE to aid airport security amid partial shutdown; Arizona business owners reeling from health care subsidy cuts; College graduation rate tops 50% in AR and students say cost is worth it.

How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture; rural Illinois sites eyed for future data centers; Utah delegation seeks to revoke Grand Staircase monument status; and grant funding at Carnegie Mellon will fight food insecurity.

PA grant funding at Carnegie Mellon to fight food insecurity; pushback continues as DTW considers airport cigar lounge; Congress pressed to fund wildlife crossings as FL panther deaths rise; New England and beyond and IN governor refuses to sign syringe program bill.

Arizona educators push for vouchers on the November ballot; Proposed offshore fish farms pose risks to New England seafood scene; Arizona business owners reeling from health care subsidy cuts, and a call for tariff rebates for U.S. taxpayers.

Israel strikes South Pars natural gas field, PA mother fights cuts to Medicaid affecting child with disabilities and rural ND counties in tough spot when preparing for disasters.

Wisconsin support staff demand respect and better wages; task forces on lowering health care costs take flight in Minnesota; college students hope for the restoration of an education planning program; and civil rights groups call on police to respect laws on use of force.

Ohio guitar pedal company hurting from Trump tariffs, Colorado lawmakers consider banning wage garnishment for medical debt and Washington Peace and Justice Action Conference focuses on activist training.

The Director of the National Counterterrorism Center steps down over opposition to the attacks on Iran; libraries are shaking off politics and leaning into community support; climate change is taking a backseat in media coverage; and Ohio groups work to prevent young men from being pulled into the 'manosphere.'

Michigan Supreme Court weighs Line 5 tunnel dispute, Oregon increases lodging tax to fund wildlife conservation programs and Kentucky residents urge lawmakers to boost crypto scam protections.

As the White House revamps food dye policy, health experts discuss the impacts on kids; postal employees cite dangerous working conditions and push for major reforms; and bill surfaces in Congress to put tariff revenue back in the hands of consumers.

KY social media lawsuit trust fund would provide resources for kids, Confronting the unique challenges of addiction in rural NE, IL looks abroad to rethink youth justice, U.S. food manufacturers asked to voluntarily remove artificial food dyes, New federal bill would give CT, U.S. consumers tariff rebate

Investigations are underway into a fatal military aircraft crash in the Middle East; marchers press California lawmakers on adequate college funding; and a once-failing school system in New England transforms into a source of pride.

Indiana TSA staffing concerns grow as federal shutdown continues, Minnesota students press state lawmakers on gun control and more smoking scenes in Oscar films raise youth concerns.

Tehran warns it could disrupt oil shipments as strikes on Iran continue; groups decry the 'erasure' of U.S. history from parks and public lands; career training programs face federal funding delays and confusion; and a Kentucky bill aims to improve child care for kids with disabilities.

IN jail in legal limbo over decay, overcrowding, U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict and Independent CO doctors could see relief on reimbursement rates.

A proposed tobacco tax faces backlash in Iowa; hundreds of abandoned wells pose long-term risks in Appalachia; a lawsuit alleges Wisconsin's school funding system is unconstitutional and Buffalo roam again in Texas. 

Trump takes both sides on whether the Iran war will end soon; South Dakota now allows voters to challenge other voters' citizenship; Seafood groups question Trump administration's repeal of mercury emissions standards; and AARP Wyoming's growing slate of healthy fun now includes birdwatching.

Inconsistent messaging from the White House on the Iran timeline; a report warns of economic fallout from mass deportations; and a advocates push for a critical minerals trade policy that protects workers and the environment.

Trump takes both sides on whether the Iran war will end soon; SD now allows voters to challenge other voters' citizenship.' Seafood groups question the Trump repeal of mercury emissions standards; AARP WY's growing slate of healthy fun now includes birdwatching.

Iran names Khamenei's son to succeed him. Military veterans join nationwide anti-Iran war protests. TSA staff shortages lead to three-hour security lines for travelers at some airports. And a lawsuit claims JBS discriminated against immigrant workers.

The week begins with the Seventh U.S. Death in war with Iran; SCOTUS to hear case on state lawsuits seeking climate damages; U.S. 'affordability crisis' wallops NM's low-wage corporate workers; ID nonprofit helps refugee students in uncertain times.

Trump says no negotiations with Iran and demands unconditional surrender. Big Bend is in the crosshairs of conservation and border security. And data centers are pressured to use renewable energy.

Kristi Noem out as head of DHS;  AI is helping  rural college students maximize financial aid; lab-grown algae is being used to reduce cement's carbon footprint; and a push for speedy work approvals as the Ukraine war lingers.

Humanitarian leaders say innocent civilians are paying the highest price for the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran; New Mexico steps up efforts to plug dangerous orphaned gas and oil wells; and dual language teachers celebrate the preservation of funding for English learners. 

The U.S. Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran; Texas primary results could signal a change in Texas politics; and 20,000 CA truck drivers in limbo as their license status remains unclear.

Hegseth says a U.S. sub sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka; Cornyn and Paxton headed for runoff in Texas;  a look at how AI is being used in the military; and a report says influencers behind an uptick in oral nicotine pouch sales. 

Midterm elections in NC and TX could determine the balance of power in the Senate; End of nuclear weapons pact signals demise of U.S. diplomacy; WA voting rights advocates: SCOTUS ruling could harm voters of color; NM's senior senator leads opposition to Pearce EPA nomination; CT residents face challenges affording everyday life.

Strikes escalate across the Middle East as Iran attacks the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia; Midterm elections today in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas; a West Virginia bill cuts hefty tax breaks for data centers; and how clean energy goals are tied to high-quality union jobs

Rubio insists Congress is in the loop on Iran; Trump's BLM bonding rollback could cost taxpayers over $750 billion; Lawmakers reverse course, give New Mexico teachers 1% pay raise; Supreme Court leans toward a marijuana user's challenge to gun restriction.

Four U.S. service members are dead as the Mideast conflict widens; Georgia's housing crisis has families running in place; the Power act aims to hold data centers accountable; and high hospital bills are the leading cause of medical debt for many.

FBI probes possible terror link to Texas shooting that left three dead, 14 injured; 9 people injured in mass shooting at Cincinnati music venue; New affordability agenda draws from MA Fair Share success; South Texas pastor speaks out against family detention centers; Dr. Seuss Day kicks off Nevada Reading Week.

Bill Clinton testifies before lawmakers over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein; EPA plans to release scaled-back coal ash regulations in OH; USSD campus hopes Black History Month events elevate inclusivity; Georgia leaders align systems and funding to improves health.

Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP political theater; More Democrats embrace universal child care as an economic priority; Michigan public health workers stand against EPA soot rollbacks.

4 killed in speedboat were trying to infiltrate Cuba, officials say; WA voting rights advocates rally behind pre clearance bill; VA lawmakers pass legislation to protect bank funds from garnishment; Advocacy groups say proposed SNAP changes would hurt Alabamians.

DHS official tells state election chiefs there won't be ICE agents at polling places; Maine helps keep the cold winter air out; NC sees largest drop in coverage after health care credits expire; Bridging the rural school meal gap in ND; Cement industry pours billions of dollars into the TX economy.

Casey Means, critic of mainstream medicine, poised to become nation's top doctor; NYS takes steps to support youth mental health systems; Report: Arizona coal-fired power plant has grown inefficient; Professor: Rev. Jesse Jackson's ties to rural IL shaped his legacy.

Trump says 'our nation is back' as he delivers State of the Union address; 30 lawmakers skip Trump address for 'People's State of the Union'; Man fatally stabs 4 people in Washington state as deputies head to serve him a restraining order; Local activists claim victory as ICE cancels NH warehouse plan; Report: Economic security policies boost PA kids' long-term well-being.

Trump's tariff goes into effect at 10 percent, not the 15 threatened; Virginia health advocates warn of tailpipe regulation rollback; Older, rural WV residents most affected by loss of ACA tax credits; Safety in solidarity: NYC group gives trainings for ICE confrontations.

Pentagon flags risks of a major operation against Iran; SOTU address: Environmentalists say OH, U.S. climate is worse off; TX home construction market could be hit hard by deportations; Could a temporary price cap on groceries help NH families?

US citizens urged to 'shelter in place' after Mexico drug lord's killing sparks wave of violence; Near impossible' travel conditions in New York as 22 inches of snow falls on the east coast; One Colorado marks 15th LGBTQIA+ Lobby Day at State Capitol; Advocates warn Medicaid work rules could hurt MI caregivers; Fewer Arkansans enrolled in ACA Marketplace.

DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion; President's trade officer says no change on tariff policy; MT farmers 'relieved' by SCOTUS tariff ruling, frustrated by costs; CA leaders urge BLM to stop new oil and gas leases; Alabamians urged to know their risk during American Heart Month; Formerly incarcerated WI instructor reshapes criminal justice education.

Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in a major blow to the president; AL nursing apprenticeships help close gaps in profession; The future of construction: University of Washington's living structures; Shining the spotlight on caregivers in Michigan and the nation.

Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape; Driver's license suspensions in NC lead people off track; Solar fund cuts devastate MT Native American tribes; Removal of Acadia National Park climate change signage spurs lawsuit.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein; VA climate advocates reaffirm goals amid legislative debate; CT groups ask state lawmakers to preserve health care access; Advocates urge GA Black families to discuss end-of-life plans.

8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche; Report: Deportations could affect Arkansas' construction market; Fraud control talks back in play at MN capitol; Poll: Conservation support has increased across eight Western states.

Six skiers rescued, nine others still missing after group is caught in Sierra avalanche; Can a Millionaires Tax help fix WA's affordability 'crisis?' Facing doctor shortage, lawmakers in MI explore who can fill the gap; Federal cuts renew push for MA medical debt protections.

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC's threats; NYS takes oversight action on DHS while federal reforms stall; TX Latino communities encouraged to continue the fight for clean air; NC police department tracker tech raises constitutional questions.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84; Expert: Both natural gas and renewables needed for VA energy demand; NM's gray wolves back in crosshairs of proposed legislation; Black farmers face uncertainty, but seeds of the future are planted in the Carolinas.

2 killed, 3 hospitalized in Pawtucket ice rink shooting; suspect also dead; IN ICE office raises community questions; ID groups to sue cities over wastewater plant violations; At-will employment hurts MD workers' rights, report finds.

In a new video, Savannah Guthrie calls on abductor to 'do the right thing'; AZ transgender community pushes back on immigration enforcement; New tech helps power grids by shifting EV charging to off-peak hours; NV leader joins fight to better fund electric transportation.