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‘They Still Deserve More’ protesters seek support for caretakers of people with disabilities

Funding increase has broad bipartisan support, but budget bandwidth remains uncertain by Maggie Dougherty, Tom O’Connor  April 23, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Protesters flooded the rotunda of the Illinois Statehouse earlier…
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Right of Coloradans with disabilities to live at home would be protected under Colorado bill

By Stephanie Wolf Apr. 29, 2025, 4:00 am Molly Kirkham, who has a rare chromosomal condition, has been advocating for the disability community since elementary school. “My big thing is to…
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How this Illinois-based nonprofit is working to keep the Mississippi River mighty

Chris Day April 23, 2025 College students spending spring break by a body of water is nothing new. However, through an “alternative spring break” program, Illinois-based nonprofit Living Lands & Waters made…
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Paxton tries to revive Texas A&M drag show ban

Shafaq Patel Apr 1, 2025 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an appeal Tuesday to reinstate Texas A&M’s drag show ban, aiming to reverse a federal judge’s temporary block. Catch up quick: A federal judge ruled on…
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Marin County showing great progress in helping unhoused community, especially veterans

But Marin County is showing progress in its fight the solve the homeless crisis, especially when it comes to housing its veterans. By Lyanne Melendez  Saturday, April 12, 2025 To…
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San Jose approves plan to revamp Columbus Park, sweep homeless encampments

By Tim Johns  Wednesday, April 16, 2025 To watch video report, Click Here. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — With a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the San Jose City Council approved a…
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Making their mark: How Homeland prints Indigenous identity into youth spaces

Brandelyn Clark April 15, 2025 PHOENIX – In a crowded auditorium, a group of Indigenous students stood shoulder to shoulder, eagerly waiting their turn to have their clothes screen printed…
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ASU Powwow bridges generations amid threats of Indigenous cultural erasure

Brandelyn Clark April 9, 2025 TEMPE – The 36th annual Arizona State University Powwow was more than a celebration of song and dance, it was a space where generations of…
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Planned Parenthood Arizona resumes gender-affirming care after ‘brief pause’

Since President Trump took office in January, there have been several executive orders targeting the transgender community, causing interruptions in services By: Nick Ciletti Posted 6:59 AM, Apr 16, 2025 PHOENIX —…
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‘It is shameful’: Arizona House panel rams through disability services bill despite bipartisan proposal

GOP chair adds three Republicans to committee to ensure bill advances without bipartisan change, says amendments can be made later By: Manuelita Beck Posted 10:33 PM, Apr 15, 2025 PHOENIX — A…
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