When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away. Here’s what to know.
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Trump EPA says it will defend tough lead pipe rule from Biden, but details to come
The Environmental Protection Agency announced it would defend strict rules to reduce lead in drinking water.
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CT among states suing Trump over gender-affirming care
The lawsuit comes after at least eight hospital systems — including two in CT — said they were stopping or restricting gender-affirming care.
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What’s happening with student loan forgiveness on income-based repayment plans?
A recent update from the Education Department said forgiveness through the IBR plan is paused while systems are updated.
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Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
The EPA’s decision does not alter CT’s efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions but is likely to make it harder for it to meet its goals.
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Education Dept. says it will release billions in withheld school grant money
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants it had withheld to schools for a wide array of programs.
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US House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he wants to give the White House “space” to release the Epstein information on its own.
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Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports
A federal judge in Texas reversed a Biden-era finalized rule by CFPB that would have removed medical debt from credit reports.
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Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back tax hike on pro gamblers
Senate Republicans blocked an attempt to reverse a little-noticed provision from their tax and spending cuts law that affects gamblers.
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Head Start to be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump admin. says
Trump’s administration will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.
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Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn’t lose tax-exempt status, IRS says
The IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status.
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Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more
A Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.
