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Some Alabama residents say state isn’t fixing wastewater lines, advocacy groups allege racial bias

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After years of dealing with unsanitary wastewater conditions in and outside of their homes, some residents in the predominately African American Black Belt region of Alabama allege the state agency tasked with distributing funds to fix faulty septic systems has been... Read More.

Fall Festival raises money for Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield County

Monday, November 14 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Local children who are put into difficult situations will benefit from the funds raised Saturday at the Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield County's Fall Festival.The festival was the second annual fall event presented by the organization, and the proceeds will be helping... Read More.

Clearfield County Child Advocacy Center presents Fall Festival

Saturday, November 12 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – As fall is coming to a close, it is time to celebrate with a Fall Festival.The Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield County presents their Fall Festival today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Copper Cork event center in Clearfield.There will... Read More.

City to meet with advocacy groups over police reform demands following Jayland Walker’s death

Friday, July 15 by ABC News

(AKRON, Ohio) -- Tensions between protesters and law enforcement have persisted amid weekslong demonstrations following the fatal police shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.As protesters seek accountability from police in Walker's death, local and national advocacy groups have released lists of demands for the mayor... Read More.

Pennsylvania focuses on protecting native species

Monday, June 20 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg - Leaders from seven state agencies highlighted the importance of protecting native species, which are critical to protecting our natural resources, at a stream restoration site at Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission headquarters.Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed the first Pennsylvania Native Species Day.The... Read More.

If Roe falls, what can Biden do on abortion access? Advocacy groups get creative

Tuesday, June 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- If the Supreme Court upends nearly 50 years of abortion rights as expected, all eyes will be on the White House and a liberal president who has vowed to fight to keep abortion access.But what can he do, really?In recent weeks, dozens... Read More.

Gun control advocacy groups rally at Capitol, urge senators to pass reform

Friday, May 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the wake of mass shootings that have rocked the nation, the gun safety groups Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action came to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday to pressure senators to pass stalled gun-related legislation.Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts... Read More.

Bank of America to slash overdraft fees amid pressure from consumer advocacy groups

Tuesday, January 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bank of America announced Tuesday that it will slash overdraft fees -- the fines consumers pay when they make a purchase with their debit card but don't have enough money in their account -- from $35 to $10 starting this May.The changes... Read More.

How an NBA player’s genetic heart disease led to advocacy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Friday, November 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A healthy athlete all his life, Jared Butler entered his college basketball physical exam as the last step before he could step on the court. But an unexpected diagnosis of a potentially lethal heart condition put him on the sidelines while... Read More.

Teens turn to COVID-19 vaccine advocacy as most state laws prohibit minors from being vaccinated without consent

Wednesday, September 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — There is a high school sophomore from Texas who wakes up at 6 a.m. on the weekends when she knows her parents are asleep, so she can secretly and quietly make calls as an ambassador for a teen pro-vaccine group, fighting... Read More.

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