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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs a law to include the rights of LGBTQ people in Michigan's Civil Rights law on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Lansing, Mich.

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  • National

Michigan Democrats are getting their way for the first time in nearly 40 years

For the first time in decades, Democrats run the show in Michigan, passing legislative priorities they've been after for years: repealing a 1931 abortion law, repealing right-to-work and more.

March 17, 2023
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By:
  • Colin Jackson (Michigan Public Radio Network)
Former state lawmaker Kay Bounkeua takes a break from her work as her daughter Ryla Bounkeua plays with Kay's stepdad Jeffrey Strong in Rio Rancho, N.M, March 13.

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  • National

Only New Mexico lawmakers don't get paid for their time. That might change this year

Most states pay or offer some financial compensation to state lawmakers for their work. Not New Mexico. That can be a barrier for many people trying to enter politics. A new bill could change that.

March 15, 2023
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By:
  • Alice Fordham
Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film's key claims lack context.

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  • Children's Health

How law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'

Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film's key claims lack context.

March 14, 2023
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By:
  • Lisa Hagen
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally speak ahead of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State Address. Monday, Feb. 06, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

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  • National

Tenn. Lt. Gov. McNally apologizes after repeatedly commenting on racy Instagram posts

While supporting some of the state's most restrictive LGBTQ laws, Tenn. Lt. Gov. Randy McNally admitted to regularly commenting on nearly naked online photos of a gay man with heart and fire emojis.

March 10, 2023
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By:
  • Blaise Gainey
John Buettner (front), a 5th grader at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minn., looks at drawings of playground designs while on a tour at Landscape Structures with his classmates in Delano, Minn.

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  • Education

These students raised hundreds of thousands to make their playground accessible

When a grant for accessible playground equipment didn't cover all the costs, the students at a Minnesota elementary school launched a fundraising campaign.

March 06, 2023
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  • Jonaki Mehta
TikTok announced new restrictions this week meant to help teen users reduce their screen time.

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  • Technology

TikTok sets a new default screen-time limit for teen users

The social media giant has introduced a 60-minute daily limit and other measures aimed at users under 18, as TikTok and other tech companies face growing calls to better protect young people online.

March 01, 2023
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  • Joe Hernandez
In this June 26, 2016, file photo, a woman holds a rainbow flag during the NYC Pride Parade in New York.

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  • Mental Health

LGBTQ+ youth are less likely to feel depressed with parental support, study says

Participants were asked questions about their parents' general parenting style and how that affected their thoughts and feelings in the previous two weeks.

March 01, 2023
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  • Ayana Archie

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  • Economy

You may have heard of the 'union boom.' The numbers tell a different story

Despite a stream of headlines last year about unionization drives throughout the nation, the share of American workers in unions fell to its lowest level on record. What's going on?

February 28, 2023
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  • Greg Rosalsky
Idaho removed nearly 10,000 people from Medicaid in the pandemic's first years when enrollees couldn't be reached. The episode previews what could occur in other states after April 1, when a COVID-era coverage mandate ends.

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  • Health

Idaho dropped thousands from Medicaid early in the pandemic. Which state's next?

The federal agency that oversees Medicaid suggested Idaho wasn't trying hard enough to reach beneficiaries before letting their coverage lapse. Consumer advocates fear that could happen again.

February 27, 2023
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  • Rachana Pradhan
Director Bing Liu (center) with his mother and half-brother.

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  • Movies

What happens when a director's camera is pointed at their own families?

Over the years, documentaries about celebrities have proven to be the most popular films of the genre. But some filmmakers are facing unfamiliar territory when their families are involved.

February 22, 2023
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By:
  • Jon Kalish
GPB  NPR

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  • Economy

Reframing Your Commute

What your commute can do for you

February 21, 2023
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By:
  • Paddy Hirsch
This photo, provided by Reckitt and the FDA, shows the type of plant-based infant formula being recalled over possible bacteria contamination.

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  • National

The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks

Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants. Here's how to identify and prevent them.

February 21, 2023
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  • Rachel Treisman
A United Airlines jetliner taxis to a runway for take off from Denver International Airport, Dec. 27, 2022.

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  • Business

United Airlines will no longer charge families extra to sit together on flights

Adults with children ages 12 and under who are traveling on United Airlines flights will have the option to select seats next to their kids during or after the booking process.

February 21, 2023
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Radhika (15), Anjali (16), Suman (21), and Suhani (15) in July 2022 perform a dance routine near the village of Sahana Pahari, Jharia.

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  • Children's Health

A dance of hope by children who scavenge coal

Kids in India illegally collect bits of coal to sell so they can help their families. To give them a chance for a brighter future, an local educator gives them lessons in academics and the arts.

February 18, 2023
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By:
  • Elle Kurancid and
  • Walaa Alshaer
Child influencers have a huge following on social media. Now a new study from the University of Connecticut's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health finds these videos are frequently exposing young viewers to junk foods like candy, salty snacks and sugary drinks.

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  • Health

Kid YouTube stars make sugary junk food look good — to millions of young viewers

The platform banned food advertising, yet many videos viewed by millions of kids continue to showcase candy, soda and packaged snacks, likely affecting kids' food preferences, researchers say.

February 16, 2023
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  • Maria Godoy
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