Heartland news

Here are some recent news stories from the Heartland region of the United States, which includes the Midwest and Great Plains:

Illinois

• A new report from the Illinois Department of Public Health shows that the state's opioid overdose rate has decreased for the first time in five years. (Source: Chicago Tribune)
• The Illinois General Assembly has passed a bill aimed at reducing the state's carbon footprint by increasing the use of renewable energy sources. (Source: The State Journal-Register)

Indiana

• A new study from the Indiana University School of Public Health has found that the state's rural areas are experiencing a higher rate of opioid overdoses than urban areas. (Source: Indianapolis Star)
• The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in road and bridge projects over the next two years. (Source: The Indianapolis Business Journal)

Iowa

• A new report from the Iowa Policy Project has found that the state's economy is growing, but many Iowans are still struggling to make ends meet. (Source: Des Moines Register)
• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to restore a 1,000-acre wetland in eastern Iowa. (Source: The Gazette)

Kansas

• A new study from the University of Kansas has found that the state's rural hospitals are facing significant financial challenges. (Source: The Kansas City Star)
• The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in road and bridge projects over the next five years. (Source: The Wichita Eagle)

Michigan

• A new report from the Michigan League for Public Policy has found that the state's poverty rate has increased for the first time in five years. (Source: Detroit Free Press)
• The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to restore a 1,000-acre wetland in western Michigan. (Source: The Grand Rapids Press)

Minnesota

• A new study from the University of Minnesota has found that the state's economy is growing, but many Minnesotans are still struggling to afford healthcare. (Source: Star Tribune)
• The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in road and bridge projects over the next five years. (Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Missouri

• A new report from the Missouri Budget Project has found that the state's budget is facing significant challenges due to declining revenue. (Source: The Kansas City Star)
• The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to restore a 1,000-acre wetland in eastern Missouri. (Source: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Nebraska

• A new study from the University of Nebraska has found that the state's rural areas are experiencing a higher rate of opioid overdoses than urban areas. (Source: Omaha World-Herald)
• The Nebraska Department of Transportation has announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in road and bridge projects over the next two years. (Source: The Lincoln Journal Star)

North Dakota

• A new report from the North Dakota Department of Commerce has found that the state's economy is growing, but many North Dakotans are still struggling to find affordable housing. (Source: The Bismarck Tribune)
• The North Dakota Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to restore a 1,000-acre wetland in western North Dakota. (Source: The Williston Herald)

Ohio

• A new study from the Ohio State University has found that the state's economy is growing, but many Ohioans are still struggling to afford healthcare. (Source: Columbus Dispatch)
• The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in road and bridge projects over the next five years. (Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

South Dakota

• A new report from the South Dakota Department of Commerce has found that the state's economy is growing, but many South Dakotans are still struggling to find affordable housing. (Source: The Sioux Falls Argus Leader)
• The South Dakota Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to restore a 1,000-acre wetland in eastern South Dakota. (Source: The Rapid City Journal)

Wisconsin

• A new study from the University of Wisconsin has found that the state's economy is growing, but many Wisconsinites are still struggling to afford healthcare. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in road and bridge projects over the next five years. (Source: The Wisconsin State Journal)

These are just a few examples of recent news stories from the Heartland region. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic or state, feel free to ask!