Mike Moen

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As Illinois forges ahead in the clean energy space, legislators and advocates are pushing for what would be the third major climate bill passed in less than a decade. Supporters of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act say it's crucial as the state's power grid struggles to keep up with increased demand, mostly from large data centers. Previous climate legislation helped launch energy equity and green jobs programs that have especially benefited smaller and rural communities.

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Latino media outlets in Arizona are coming together to ensure the Hispanic and Latino communities are informed and educated about their rights amid the current immigration climate. Laura Madrid, CEO of the radio stations "La Onda" 1190 AM and 99.5 FM, said this sort of initiative is not new to Arizona. She recalled a similar campaign after Arizona enacted its controversial 2010 immigration law Senate Bill 1070, which critics said led to racial profiling.

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The latest trade war under the Trump administration is stirring debate about whether tariffs are effective, and a South Dakota business is arguing a 1936 antitrust law should be embraced to boost the fortunes of smaller domestic companies. The White House has said its aggressive approach with tariffs could lead to more American manufacturing and production. Still, skeptics countered it would take too long, forcing businesses and financial markets to grapple with uncertainty for now.

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By Kathiann M. Kowalski for Canary Media. Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service CollaborationOne of the nation’s largest hydrogen-powered transit fleets is seeking to switch to a cleaner — and local — fuel source as part of a federally funded clean hydrogen hub. The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority, or SARTA, provides about 5,000 daily rides to commuters in the Canton, Ohio, area.

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By Mike MoenANOKA, Minn. (Minnesota News Connection) – On the heels of courtroom victories, some Minnesota prosecutors say they’ll try to replicate the success in going after more businesses suspected of wage theft. After the state bolstered its wage-theft laws, Minnesota’s two biggest counties became more active with investigations. Last week, Hennepin County announced the first criminal conviction for wage theft in state history.