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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on Thursday vetoed bills dealing with emergency services, university contracts, maternity leave, Medicaid and affordable housing.
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Christophe Paul/USDA FlickrSome close watchers of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s budget aren’t thrilled with the Trump administration’s proposal — but they're hopeful some of the suggested cuts won’t make it in the final spending plans passed by Congress. -
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Angela Major/Wisconsin Public RadioThe economic uncertainty brought on from war in Iran will likely drive up U.S. food prices, especially for fresh produce. -
Andy White/Courtesy of Native Lands Restoration CollaborativeFrom a field on an Illinois university campus, to rare, untouched land in Texas, here are some efforts to replant once-abundant prairie in the Midwest and Great Plains.
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Philosopher Meghan Sullivan feels her years of study have all been leading up to today's AI debates. Some tech developers are finally ready to get into the ethical weeds with her. -
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Morgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject. -
They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.
