Congress boosts funding $25 million for the NLRB, Nevada is deemed worst in the nation for access to primary care providers, and the EPA issues water protection permits for dams on the Columbia River.

Lawmakers introduce restaurant workers Bill of Rights, Trump claims Jan 6 criminal referrals "make me stronger," farm groups say grocery chain 'Mega-Merger' would decimate regional food markets.

The January 6th Committee votes on criminal referrals, the Chief of Capitol Police testifies about security updates, and Congress remains deadlocked on passing a budget in the final days of the legislative session.

The January 6th Committee is likely to recommend criminal charges against Trump, Senator Joe Manchin keeps quiet about staying in the Democratic Party, and military leaders call the Afghan Adjustment Act a matter of national security.

Direct cash payments help to lift families out of poverty, a final vote comes tomorrow on a power rate hike in Georgia, and an Idaho group marks the anniversary of the Total Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty.

The Senate is urged to act quickly to avoid a government shutdown, but passes a record-breaking National Defense Authorization Act. A home COVID-19 test will temporarily become available again as cases rise this winter. Victims' families call on Congress to change gun laws. A historic bill could change Puerto Rico's future political standing.

New Oklahoma database makes finding a buildable home lot much easier; LWV on ND session - early voting policy eyed; NY Bill would end NRA s ability to certify gun-safety trainers.

This week on The Yonder Report - The FCC asks how to use $40 billion for better internet, a new podcast seeks truths about rural America, and some Montanans want a budget surplus to protect land, water and wildlife.

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates, survivors of the Club Q shooting testify before Congress on LGBTQ+ violence, and the House Coronavirus Subcommittee discusses preparations for the next health emergency.

Oklahoma tops the nation in adding children covered by health insurance, a new initiative aims to fix Cleveland's "circular" economy, and a Pennsylvania group urges Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit.