Pharma industry and Ballard Partners dominate the lobbying space in second quarter of 2025
OpenSecrets reports the pharma industry led lobbying in Q2 2025, spending $105.4 million, followed by Ballard Partners at $20…
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A federal program helps families eat healthy meals. Trump’s new legislation cuts it.
Chalkbeat reports that Trump’s legislation cuts SNAP-Ed funding, risking increased child hunger and reduced access to fresh produce for…
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Most gun violence victims are enrolled in Medicaid. Trump’s cuts are putting them at risk.
The Trace examines the potential effects of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on the healthcare sector, violence prevention, and mental health…
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These 7 cities added the most community health centers in the past two years
Health Centers Near Me reports that seven cities opened 13 new community health centers, enhancing access in underserved…
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Many voters in this state could benefit from a ballot in Arabic, but the law isn’t on their side
Votebeat reports on the need for Arabic ballots in Michigan, highlighting a lack of legal requirements despite a growing Arabic-speaking…
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A town ‘built by industry’ adjusts to life as the liquefied natural gas capital of Canada
The Narwhal reports Kitimat, B.C. celebrates its status as Canada’s LNG capital after LNG Canada shipped its first cargo, despite community…
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Student loan caps might worsen the national doctor shortage, critics worry
Stateline reports that new student loan caps may worsen the doctor shortage as aspiring physicians struggle with rising…
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4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025
Uniqode analyzed industry reports and news articles to explore the latest advancements in shopping…
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More 16- and 17-year-olds are gaining the right to vote. Could this become the norm?
Votebeat reports on a trend where more 16- and 17-year-olds gain voting rights, starting in places like Newark, boosting civic…
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Undocumented children will be barred from Head Start preschool under new Trump rule
Chalkbeat reports that undocumented children will no longer qualify for Head Start preschool under a Trump administration policy…
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The cost of doing nothing: How tariffs could cut into peak season profits for e-commerce brands
Passport reports that e-commerce brands face rising tariffs, increasing compliance costs, and operational risks ahead of peak season, impacting…
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Behind the masks: Who are the people rounding up immigrants in California?
CalMatters reports on masked federal agents conducting immigration raids in California, sparking confusion and new legislative efforts to unmask…
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Apprenticeships for high schoolers are touted as the next big thing. One state leads the way
The Hechinger Report highlights Indiana’s Elkhart County leading in high school apprenticeships, offering students viable career paths beyond…
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A new study proves that criminalizing homelessness doesn’t reduce homelessness
Next City reports a study shows criminalizing homelessness does not reduce it, with many cities seeing increased rates…
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2 out of 5 child care teachers make so little they need public assistance to support their families
The Hechinger Report reports that 40% of child care teachers earn so little they need public assistance, highlighting severe pay inequities in the…
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How the Supreme Court ruled differently in immigration and criminal justice cases
The Marshall Project reports on Supreme Court rulings that weakened universal injunctions, impacting immigration laws while some criminal justice…
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One state's innovative approach to protecting domestic violence survivors
The Trace examines Ohio’s approach to helping to protect survivors of domestic…
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Most college students are taking online classes, but they’re paying just as much as in-person students
The Hechinger Report reports that online education costs equal or exceeds in-person tuition, which some students find…
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Freshman lawmakers see increased donations from industries under their purview
OpenSecrets reports freshman lawmakers saw a surge in PAC donations from industries they now oversee after gaining committee…
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The price of protection: LGBTQ+ families and the cost of moving
News Is Out reports that LGBTQ+ families face economic challenges when relocating from states with harmful laws, affecting their safety and financial…
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