Ricketts hosts Thune in Washington County, touts ag valueSen. Pete Ricketts brought rural backup to a Washington County farm Tuesday to argue he is best-positioned to serve the interests of Nebraska agriculture. His opponent disagreed.Omaha World-Herald3d agoWhole story →FoodPete Ricketts
New arrivals in the ER? Georgia gears up to solve rural maternal health crisisLAVONIA, Ga. — It had been a decade since Kara Holden last had a baby. But as the former obstetric nurse prepared for her fourth child, her head was swimming with contingency plans. The labor and delivery unit where she used to work in this rural northeastern Georgia community is no longer open. So, she […]The 19th4d agoWhole story →HealthEconomy
Driver charged with intentionally injuring Australian federal lawmakerPolice have charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to Australian lawmaker Helen Haines. She is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday. The driver, Brendan Nugent, remains in custody. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised a barber who helped restrain Nugent. Haines, an…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
Christina Bohannan campaigns across rural IowaThird-time Democratic candidate for Iowa's 1st District Christina Bohannan says Iowans are feeling the impacts of Republican-backed tariffs, the Iran War, and changes to federal healthcare programs.Davenport Quad-City Times5d agoWhole story →SecurityHealth
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in Pacific Northwest's Trump countryDemocratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington has won twice in a district that voted for Trump, making her one of the few rural Democrats in Congress.WDIV ClickOnDetroit5d agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodMarie Gluesenkamp Perez2024 house elections
Final Michigan Senate debate takeaways and rural America’s data center boom: Morning RundownThe economy and the war in Iran emerged as dominant debate topics in critical races in Michigan, Kansas and Wisconsin.NBC News3d agoWhole story →SecurityFood
Rick Jackson sounds alarm over Georgia's sluggish rural early votingAt a campaign stop Tuesday night in Calhoun, the Republican nominee for governor was surprisingly candid about his party's struggles.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →Food
NEA chair promotes rural arts funding in NebraskaRepublican Rep. Mike Flood emphasized the need to continue investing in the arts during an event with Mary Anne Carter, chair of the National Endowment for the Arts.Lincoln Journal Star2d agoWhole story →CulturePlanetMike Flood
Agriculture secretary says agency is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganizationAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains “full-bore ahead” with a sweeping reorganization of the Forest Service after a judge blocked the changes last week. The administration wants to move Forest Service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City and close many research stations and regional offices. It’s part of a…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →PlanetEducationforest service reorganization
Fed up with data centers and Big Tech, rural Republican crossover could decide Democrats’ fate in TexasRural Republicans have long undercut Democrats’ gains in cities and suburbs. Will enough defect to make a difference this fall?The Texas Tribune2d agoWhole story →Food
St. Paul city council members weigh in on Mayor Her sexual harassment investigationMore elected officials in St. Paul are speaking out about the ongoing sexual harassment investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her.FOX 924d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentKaohly Herst paul mayor investigation
Watch Dolly Parton be honored with moment of silence in CongressRep. Diana Harshbarger and fellow members of Tennessee's House delegation honored Dolly Parton with a resolution and a moment of silence on Sept. 2.Knoxville News-Sentinel2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentDiana Harshbargerdolly parton tribute
Maryland Gov. Moore to announce new AI-powered tool to help community business developmentMaryland Gov. Wes Moore is set to announce Thursday an expanded, AI-powered tool designed to help entrepreneurs start and grow business in communities across the state.CBS News2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyWes Mooremaryland community compass launch
2 St. Paul City Council members call for full release of investigation of allegations against Mayor Kaohly HerAccording to the lawsuit brought forward by Henry, who is suing Her and the city of St. Paul, he never received a full copy of the investigative findings.St. Paul Pioneer Press27d agoSources (2)Whole story →JusticeKaohly Herst paul mayor scandal
PaulThe bill’s “duty of care” could pressure platforms to suppress lawful speech in the name of protecting children.Reason22d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernment
Northern York County Regional Police detectives honored by ShapiroGov. Josh Shapiro honored the three Northern York County Regional Police detectives killed in a 2025 ambush with the Keystone First Responder Award.York Daily Record19d agoWhole story →JusticeJosh Shapirokeystone first responder award ceremony
St. Paul City Council doesn't support expanding police dronesThe council was scheduled to vote on the police department's application for a federal grant and withdrew the item.St. Paul Pioneer Press2mo agoWhole story →SecurityJusticedrone regulation debate
St. Paul City Council to vote on attorney for Kaohly Her lawsuitThe city attorney's office says they've "determined that a potential conflict exists" in representing the mayor.St. Paul Pioneer Press25d agoWhole story →Kaohly Her
