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Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants

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Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
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6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion

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If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.
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10 of our favorite Dallas Public Library branches

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Take a tour of some of the top branches in the Dallas Public Library system, from elaborate artwork to special interactive events.
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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

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TX emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom. Here's what you need to know about pregnancy after Roe.
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It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion

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Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here's what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
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Biden cancels student loan debt for 25,800 more Texans

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Friday’s announcement is just the latest round of student debt cancellation enacted by the Biden administration, which has approved relief for more than 4.3 million people so far, including 216,920 people in Texas.

The Republican war on Medicare raises the stakes in 2024

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Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for Texas seniors.
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Here’s where to find reproductive care resources in DFW

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Reproductive care resources can be found throughout the DFW area. Here's everything you need to know about reproductive care resources in DFW.
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Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch

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TX Democrats are appealing to colleges to set aside financial aid funds for immigrant families unable to complete FAFSA. Here's what you need to know.
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Far-right groups push to limit IVF access

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Groups like the Heritage Foundation are trying to take a “back-door” approach to restricting access to IVF by pushing for strict regulations that chip away at the ability of providers and patients to complete treatment.
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A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans

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The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in major abortion access case

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Tuesday’s hearing marks the first time the right-wing Court has listened to a case relating to abortion access since their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
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