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Hegseth says US strikes on Iran were 'historically successful' after ayatollah downplays impact; WI communities grapple to make up for fresh food grant cuts; GA advocates demand transparency in power rate case; Ohio town invites public to final redistricting meeting ahead of new ward map.

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Trump insists Iran's nuclear program was obliterated. Budget cuts threaten farm and food programs in Wisconsin and West Virginia. Labor and environmental groups push for reforms to North American trade, and New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani leads former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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An FCC Biden appointee contends the Trump Administration is weakening freedom of speech and the press, a tiny New Mexico town is building an innovative green hydrogen plant, and Texas could soon see even more rural hospital closures.

Mark Richardson

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Mark has more than 35 years as a professional journalist, working for newspapers, magazines, radio/TV, and digital media. Currently based in northeast Michigan, he has also worked in Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Las Vegas, among other markets. Newsrooms include CBS News, The Associated Press, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Austin American Statesman, Dun & Bradstreet, Time Warner, and Clear Channel Radio (iHeartMedia). Mark has a Bachelor of Journalism with a double major in print and broadcast news from The University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em Horns!).


Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Topic Expertise: Politics, Government, Environment, Healthcare, Social Trends

Local Expertise: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

Location: Michigan

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Health advocates propose alternative payment system for KS primary care

Policy experts said the current Medicare payment system for reimbursing primary care physicians in Kansas and elsewhere is flawed and needs to be revi…

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Report calls for WV redistricting reforms to stop 'prison gerrymandering'

Prison policy advocates are urging West Virginia lawmakers to put an end to "prison gerrymandering," which they said distorts political representation…

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Big budget bill would roll back tax credits for AK power co-ops

Energy experts said cuts proposed for renewable energy tax credits in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" could be a significant blo…

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'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act' could hike KS energy bills, cost thousands of jobs

An analysis of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" revealed the measure would increase energy costs, reduce jobs and harm the …

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Oklahoma aims to protect livestock from possible screwworm outbreak

By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Oklahoma News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…

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Report: Delaware ranks 30th in providing for children's well-being

Children's advocates said Delaware is improving in how it provides for children's health, economic, and family and community needs but is losing …

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Report: Alaska ranks 40th among states for child well-being

Children's advocates said Alaska has failed to adequately fund essential child and family services, consistently leaving critical programs under-…

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Study shows 'living shorelines' provide better protection from major storms

Research indicates living shorelines are more effective at protecting Florida's fragile coastal areas from the wave action of hurricanes and other maj…

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Illinois officials find first instance of West Nile virus, say prepare now

The Illinois Department of Public Health said the first positive test for West Nile virus in 2025 has been detected in Winnebago County near Rockford…

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Investment group touts nature-based agriculture solutions to climate change

By Dawn Attride for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaborati…

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