Access to Washington state s long-term care program will increase because of action during this year s legislative session. But the program also faces a challenge on this year s ballot. Starting in 2026, Washingtonians will have access to up to $36,500 in benefits from the WA Cares Fund. .
Amid a nationwide decline in college enrollment, schools and policymakers are being urged to prioritize student concerns, especially in conservative states like Indiana. Findings from a new Gallup poll show college students want to be able to talk about different topics and viewpoints, rather than limiting what professors can teach. Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation released the poll jointly with Gallup. .
Michigan s upcoming fall elections will highlight significant strides in voting accessibility. Recent measures, such as nine days of early voting and prepaid return postage for mail ballots, reflect a commitment to streamlining the voting experience in the state. Khyla D. .
A lawsuit over a federal agency s decision not to boost wolf protections in New Mexico and other western states has been filed, days after video surfaced showing the torture of a captured wolf. According to accounts, a Wyoming man ran the wolf down with a snowmobile in late February, disabling it. He then took it to a local bar and posed for photos before shooting it. .
In less than a week, Pennsylvania residents who need assistance in filing their income-tax returns can use the free services of the AARP Foundation s Tax-Aide program. You don t have to be an AARP member or a senior citizen to get help. Francis Tremel, Pennsylvania state coordinator for the program, said while Tax-Aide volunteers assist people of all ages, their main focus is on serving individuals with low to moderate incomes. .