Educators, parents discuss potential classroom cell phone ban
Educators and parents discuss the impact of cell phones in classrooms as a new Alabama bill proposes a ban to address distractions and improve learning.
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Maryland needs to address energy sources amid skyrocketing energy bills, senator warns
Maryland state Sen. Christopher West, R-District 42, whose district encompasses portions of Baltimore and Carroll counties, explained to 11 News Investigates what the state is facing. "If the trends ...
Iowa updates its strategy to reduce nutrient runoff
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy was updated and IDALs announced a precision ag-tool to optimize nitrogen application.
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Gov. Lee delivers 2025 State of the State Address
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow ...
‘Back to plastic’: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper ...
More housing could ease rising costs. Iowa's making a historic investment toward that goal
On that front, there is some good news: Iowa recently has made historic investments in new housing, with more than 16,000 units currently under construction — the largest number in the state's history ...
Woodfin joined by sheriff, district attorney and six legislators calling for Glock switch ban
Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway echoed the call on Feb. 10, 2025, of Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, left, for ...
Gov. Bill Lee pledges renewed help for everyday expenses in State of the State address
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address on Monday before a joint session of the General Assembly.
N.Y. chief judge pushes for giving inmates a second chance in annual address, says system ‘isn’t working’
New York’s prisons are teeming with aging inmates at increasing costs to the taxpayer, and people are no safer from crime, ...
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‘Forever chemical’ pollution in Madison’s Starkweather Creek persists, calls for action renewed
The Friends of Starkweather Creek are calling on the City of Madison, Dane County and the Wisconsin Air National Guard to address the root cause of PFAS contamination in the ...
Mississippi railroad crossings pose danger to drivers, spark call for action
To begin addressing concerns over safety at railroad crossings, MDOT selected Long Beach as the pilot city for its railroad crossing improvement program.
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‘Our city is strong’: Perrysburg mayor gives final state of the city address
PERRYSBURG — In his final year as mayor of Perrysburg, Tom Mackin believes he is leaving the municipality in better shape ...