Hawaii is known for its beautiful birds and wildlife advocates want to see more done to protect them from the effects of climate change. One of the major threats is avian malaria, spread by a species of invasive mosquitoes, with death rates exceeding 90%. The National Park Service is ramping up a plan to suppress the mosquitoes by making them unable to reproduce. .
The burden of criminal justice fees can be financially devastating for many individuals. From speeding tickets to court costs, those involved in the legal system often find themselves trapped in a cycle of debt. The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice is searching for ways to alleviate the burden and prevent further harm. .
An election law expert says guilty pleas from Trump lawyers in Georgia s election interference case probably won t change the minds of voters who think the 2020 election was stolen. David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, said he has empathy for "good" Americans who sincerely wanted to see Donald Trump re-elected as president in 2020. He said he believes they re still convinced it was rigged, because they ve been targets of a long-term disinformation effort to keep them angry - and sending money to pay his legal bills. .
A new report looking at hunger in Maryland showed the role federal nutrition programs play in supporting many residents, as well as the state s food system. The nonprofit Maryland Hunger Solutions recently released its Maryland Hunger Profiles report for 2023, which in addition to looking at the state at large, also examined county-level data. The report found there are more than 650,000 Marylanders relying on Supplemental Nutritional Assistance each month, and more than half of students in the state are enrolled to receive free or reduced-price meals. .
When the postal service works better, people are more likely to vote - according to new research. The study published in the Election Law Journal finds efficient postal service increases voter turnout regardless of a state s mail voting laws. Some states have passed more restrictive mail-in voting laws since the false accusations of voter fraud in the 2020 election. .