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The Badger Mountain solar project reveals gaps in the state’s permitting system that tribal nations say perpetuates a legacy of “cultural genocide.”

A five-year analysis by WABE and ProPublica found that, in more than 700 cases, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for removing a child. Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.

We’ve been reporting on the state’s civil commitment process in partnership with Mississippi Today. These are the most important findings.

The governor cited reporting by the Idaho Statesman and ProPublica as he laid out his plan during his State of the State address.

Gov. Brad Little cited reporting by the Idaho Statesman and ProPublica as he laid out his plan for a massive infrastructure investment in the state’s public schools during Monday’s State of the State address.

The facility closed abruptly on December 31. Staffing shortages made it difficult to meet state standards for caring for youth in custody.

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The judge responsible for the administration of a troubled juvenile detention center in rural southern Illinois abruptly moved to close it as of Dec. 31, citing staffing shortages that made

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Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, and Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, expressed frustration after learning of closure plans from an employee after the decision was made.