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New Sierra Club Report Exposes Kentucky Lawmakers Putting Utility Profits Ahead of People
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:

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New Sierra Club Report Exposes Kentucky Lawmakers Putting Utility Profits Ahead of People

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FRANKFORT, KY A new report released today by the Sierra Club, titled Profits Over People: How Kentucky's Legislature Has Undermined Energy Affordability, reveals how Kentucky lawmakers have systematically advanced the interests of utilities, fossil fuel companies, and cryptocurrency minerswhile blocking efforts to make energy more affordable for Kentucky families.

The report examines nearly a decade ... Show Full Article

Food Research & Action Center: Repealing Historic SNAP Cuts, Investing in Community Eligibility Provision Are Critical to Children's Health and Learning
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSrep) -- The Food Research and Action Center issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025:

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Repealing Historic SNAP Cuts, Investing in Community Eligibility Provision Are Critical to Children's Health and Learning

More than 27 million children nationwide can access school meals at no charge through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), according to the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), who today released state-by-state fact sheets showing the reach of CEP in every congressional district. The organizations ... Show Full Article

Food Research & Action Center Calls on President Trump to Follow Through on His Commitment to Provide November SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Food Research and Action Center issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025:

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Food Research & Action Center Calls on President Trump to Follow Through on His Commitment to Provide November SNAP Benefits

Statement attributable to Crystal FitzSimons, president, Food Research & Action Center

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We welcome President Trump's commitment to provide November SNAP benefits, as reported in Newsweek yesterday, and urge the administration to quickly utilize the mechanism available to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide the benefits in order to limit ... Show Full Article

Environmental Law and Policy Center: Illinois Passes Clean Energy Law to Lower Costs and Strengthen Grid
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025:

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Illinois Passes Clean Energy Law to Lower Costs and Strengthen Grid

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Illinois leaders took action to protect consumers and strengthen the state's power grid with the passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act (SB25).

STATEMENT BY HOWARD LEARNER, CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY CENTER

"Illinois passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act at a crucial moment, as energy costs and electricity demand ... Show Full Article

Environmental Entrepreneurs Statement: Illinois General Assembly Passes Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, Solidifies State as a Clean EnergyLeader, Bringing Billions in Benefits to Businesses & Residents
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release:

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E2 STATEMENT: Illinois General Assembly Passes Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA Act), Solidifies State as a Clean Energy Leader, Bringing Billions in Benefits to Businesses & Residents

SPRINGFIELD - As of last night, both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, a major milestone for clean energy. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor JB Pritzker, a supporter of the legislation. The energy omnibus is expected to deliver ... Show Full Article

Democracy Forward and Protect Borrowers Respond to Unlawful Rule to Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: We'll See You in Court
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025:

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Democracy Forward and Protect Borrowers Respond to Unlawful Rule to Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: We'll See You in Court

The U.S. Department of Education today previewed a new rule that will unlawfully politicize the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and harm employees of organizations that do not align with Trump-Vance Administration priorities. The new rule, which will be published tomorrow in the Federal Register, ... Show Full Article

Campaign for Southern Equality: As Trump Administration Escalates Anti-Trans Attacks, Families of Transgender Youth Can Still Legally Access Care
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Nov. 1 -- The Campaign for Southern Equality issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2025:

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As Trump Administration Escalates Anti-Trans Attacks, Families of Transgender Youth Can Still Legally Access Care

It has been reported that the Trump Administration will soon finalize two federal rules, one prohibiting federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) reimbursement for gender-affirming care provided to transgender youth, another barring hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to youth from receiving Medicaid or Medicare funds. Despite these ... Show Full Article