Mass shootings across the U.S. have many calling for more gun restrictions. But it wasn t until a Texas newspaper raised legal questions about a fundraiser a local police association canceled its holiday raffle for an assault weapon. .
Just in time for the holidays, two North Carolina A&T State University graduates are taking a stand against hunger among college students, and making a difference in three states. Nearly 30% of four-year university students and 40% of two-year college students face food insecurity. Makayla Williams and Alexis Wray founded MarketBoxx in 2019 to bridge the gap, and now, their mission extends beyond their own school, sending food boxes to college students in Alabama, North Carolina and Texas. .
Wildlife advocates are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign what s known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. The bill bans neonicotinoids, a neurotoxic pesticide used to coat plants and seeds, since numerous studies have linked these chemicals to massive bee and pollinator die-offs. .
About one-third of Missouri is considered rural, and people who live there often have health challenges. The latest research suggested overlooking rural areas has major consequences. A new report from the Missouri Rural Health Association outlined the need for continued investment in rural Missouri. .
Roughly 200,000 Minnesota households lack access to high-speed internet. Affordability is an issue for some, and two regions are ramping up outreach to connect them with federal aid to offset the costs. The Tri-County Action Program, which assists low-income households in the St. .