The text of what lawmakers are considering isn't always made available for public review before it is voted on. A group of open governance advocates is calling on Senate leadership for a change.
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WCBE Presents George Barrie Band Live From Studio A Fri. Nov. 6, 2026 @ 1PM!
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WCBE Presents Amy Rigby Live From Studio A Thurs. Nov. 5, 2026 @ 1PM!
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WCBE Presents Fortunate Youth Live From Studio A Wed. Nov. 4, 2026 @ 1PM!
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WCBE Presents Teddy Thompson Live From Studio A Wed. Nov. 4, 2026 @ 2PM!
National
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A widespread outage has hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts.
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Scott Colom < > will be Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction. That era was about 150 years ago.
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You may have noticed that a lot of people on social media are getting really hot and bothered over the newly-elected Democratic men. It says a lot about how Democrats have responded to the Trump era.
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Local and state officials in Colorado say recent floods have outstripped their ability to respond. They're worried about federal response after Trump delayed flood aid for political reasons in 2025.
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This is a homecoming for Pope Leo who spent decades in the South American country before being called to Rome in 2023. He is a naturalized Peruvian citizen and often speaks Spanish with his followers.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
The denial comes a day after the French government blamed Iranian military hackers for last month's attack on refrigeration systems at around 700 retail sites, which spoiled millions of dollars' worth of food.
Arts & Life
When ICE agents show up at a school, educators rely on a patchwork of policies to know what to do. This year, many state legislatures tried to update those policies.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
Centering Ohio and Columbus as testing grounds, this CMC forum explores how American communities can move from reflection to renewal—and what responsibility today’s leaders and citizens have to future generations of Americans.
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