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A proposal to open education savings accounts to every student mirrors recent legislation in Arkansas and Alabama but raises new concerns over accountability and equity.
The new Dallas-based exchange plans to lure companies frustrated by NYSE and Nasdaq rules when trading begins in 2026.
Roger Brown, Paradise, Calif., resident. Nearly seven years after the Camp Fire destroyed most of Paradise, the town is rebuilding — but not returning to what it once was. Younger families have moved in, drawn by affordable land and the promise of a fresh start, while many retirees and low-income residents have not returned. Of the more than 10,000 homes lost, just 30 percent have been rebuilt, reshaping Paradise’s identity in the process. For survivors like Brown, recovery has been both hopeful and heartbreaking — proof that rebuilding a town is not the same as restoring it. (Los Angeles Times)
The decline in patients who crossed state lines for abortions during the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 ...
Fewer people are visiting Las Vegas than last year thanks to travelers’ economic concerns and federal immigration policies. The city’s new mayor, former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, has no doubt it’ll bounce back.
American politics have reached a point where a radical solution may be needed. It’s worth thinking about, anyway.
It's vital to democracy, but the economics of the business and corporate ownership continue to challenge the independent reporting communities need.
The new estimated cost of building the Brightline West high-speed rail line from Las Vegas to Southern California ...
Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams. His remarks came as Ohio’s new age-verification law for online pornography took effect Tuesday, requiring users to upload a state ID, provide personal information, or even submit to facial recognition before accessing adult sites. Companies that fail to comply face penalties. (Ohio Capital Journal)
Local leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open. Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake.
Lawmakers approved a $17 million plan to replace expiring federal tax credits, preventing rate hikes of more than 300 percent for some households.
AI is being used to create nonsensical, sometimes dangerously inaccurate books. Local librarians are tasked with keeping these volumes out of their collections.
Many of our deepest political problems have the same surprising source.
Some states that have dropped degree requirements for public-sector jobs still force non-degree training providers to navigate a labyrinth of rules as if they were traditional colleges. It’s a fundamental roadblock to economic mobility.
The share of Americans who say Republicans would be to blame for the government shutdown ...
Sen. Ashley Moody, a Florida Republican. Moody announced she would forgo her salary during the government shutdown, pledging to donate the money to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. Lawmakers in both chambers are facing scrutiny for continuing to collect pay while federal employees go without, despite a growing push for members of Congress to have their pay withheld or redirected during funding lapses. (Roll Call)
California is set to adopt the nation’s first legal definition of ultra-processed foods, part of a growing red-blue wave targeting additives, dyes and school meals as childhood obesity rises.
Kindergarten readiness and degree attainment are improving, yet literacy challenges, soaring tuition and student well-being concerns continue to weigh on the system.
Columbus, Ohio, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, its economy driven by an unusual culture of cooperation led by Mayor Andrew Ginther.
State and local government leaders know their budgets are being swamped by federal changes. They need to act fast to mitigate the impacts.
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line began running twice-a-day service between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., in August. Gulf Coast cities are hoping it will bring new people to town.
Estimate of the cost in pay, not including the costs of meals, lodging and transportation, of deploying 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland for 60 days ...
Patrick Gilmore. Gilmore, 25, described the surreal scene he witnessed in downtown Chicago when a cyclist taunted federal immigration agents near the Dearborn Street Bridge and then sped away as they gave chase. The moment, which Gilmore captured in real time, quickly went viral online, fueling debate about the heavy federal presence patrolling Chicago’s streets and riverfront. (Chicago Tribune)
This shutdown could last for a while, leaving states short of funds for a variety of programs. There’s no guarantee this time that they’ll be reimbursed in the end.
Gov. Abbott has his critics but there's no denying Texas' economic success during his time in office. The state's GDP has increased 60 percent on his watch.
Congress and the states run on different fiscal calendars. Blame Nixon.
We are proud to honor an outstanding class of elected officials and government leaders.
Even in the days leading up to her assassination, Hortman offered an example of political bravery and smarts.
State humanities councils connect Americans with their past and each other. That work is under threat due to federal cuts.
States are doing the bidding of big drugmakers by limiting the cost-saving role of pharmacy benefit managers.
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