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Trump pardons reality show couple convicted of bank fraud, tax crimes; Medicaid cuts may threaten solvency of NY Community Health Centers; Oil and gas companies fail to disclose toxic chemicals at Colorado well sites; Notre Dame rallies leaders to shape social media; Lawsuits filed against National Park Service over Yellowstone bison plan.

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King Charles warns Canada of attacks on democracy. Britain's Ambassador to the U.S. says allies must work together, and GOP's budget plan severely impacts the arts.

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Broadband is slow to reach rural communities despite bipartisan efforts, Appalachia's traditional broom-making craft gets an economic boost, and energy grant recipients must reapply to match Trump administration priorities.

Cultural Resources

ArtReach St. Croix participates in Stillwater's annual Rivertown Fall Art Festival along the river in autumn. (Photo courtesy of ArtReach St. Croix)
MN arts org connects creatives across a river and state lines

By Frankie (Amy) Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servi…

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Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities reached all 56 Montana counties in 2024 via libraries, museums, community organizations and schools, according to Humanities Montana. (Adobe Stock)
Rural Montanans, Americans most affected by federal humanities cuts

Supporters of the National Endowment for the Humanities say President Donald Trump's cuts to the agency disproportionately impact rural Americans - an…

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Humanities programs like Maryland History Day are at risk due to funding cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities. (Adobe Stock)
Trump cuts to humanities endowment hurts Marylanders, advocates say

Supporters of the National Endowment for the Humanities said cuts to the agency by President Donald Trump hurt Marylanders' access to art and culture …

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High school and college students will take over the airwaves on the first and third Saturday in Arkansas in the revival of the PHAT LIP! You(th)Talk Radio show  (avdyachenko/Adobe Stock)
Radio show gives AR students a voice

A groundbreaking radio show from the early 1990s is returning this weekend in Arkansas. The PHAT LIP! You(th)Talk Radio show will be back on the …

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Supporters of the National Endowment for the Humanities argued the lawsuit is on behalf of every American interacting with the humanities. (Adobe Stock)
Trump admin sued over efforts to dismantle National Endowment for Humanities

Supporters of the National Endowment for the Humanities said cuts to the agency by President Donald Trump hurt Americans' access to art and culture an…

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In 2024, volunteers with the Pacific Crest Trail Association worked more that 57,000 hours and maintained more than 1,100 miles of trail. (PCTA)
Access to Pacific Crest Trail threatened by federal cuts

Access to the beloved Pacific Crest Trail may soon be limited - due to a drop in federal grants and big layoffs proposed for federal public lands agen…

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Research by economist Raj Chetty and colleagues at Harvard shows Black men's outcomes disproportionately determine economic mobility, with the racial wealth gap linked more to male than female trajectories. (Adobe Stock)
Howard University program addresses Black male enrollment crisis

As historically Black colleges and universities grapple with declining Black male enrollment, Howard University's "Kings of Campus" initiative is …

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The most common types of vandalism to Indigenous rock art in Wyoming are incised initials, names, <br />and dates and firearm damage, according to a 2024 report. (Tami Freed/Adobe Stock)
Actions by Wyoming, feds could have opposing effects on Indigenous rock art

Protections for Indigenous rock art in Wyoming are in limbo after state lawmakers and the Trump administration took potentially conflicting actions re…

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North Dakota's Native American tribes said thanks to a new state grant program aimed at helping them boost their tourism promotion, including powwow events. (Adobe Stock)
With new grants, ND tribes can elevate their tourism game

Tourism generates $3 billion annually in North Dakota but tribal officials say direct spending from visitors does not always reach their areas. Now…

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Ohio Department of Children & Youth reports more than 15,000 children are in foster care in Ohio - and nearly a quarter have complex needs that make finding the right placement especially challenging. (Adobe Stock)
Hope and healing in Ohio's foster system

As Ohio approaches National Foster Care Month in May, one family's journey highlights how therapeutic foster care can change lives. A 12-year-old …

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When a tariff is imposed, the importing business pays the tax to the U.S. Treasury Department. Importers then pass much of the added cost to consumers. (freshidea/Adobe Stock)
Texans brace for financial impact of trade wars

Texas is the number one exporting state in the nation - and although tariffs with Mexico and Canada have been delayed, Texans are still uneasy about …

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The Arkansas State Library receives $850,000 from IMLS that allows Arkansas residents access to essential resources tailored to local needs. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
Arkansas public libraries face uncertain future

There are 133 public libraries in Arkansas, and many of them could be in jeopardy of closing because of cuts from the Trump administration. The …

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