Alabama’s rooftop upgrade program gets attention of other states
Workers secure a blue tarp on a house in Selma, Ala., in January 2023, after a tornado passed through the area. Disasters driven by climate change have wreaked havoc on…
Bet on Massachusetts
IN THE RECENT, fourth annual Talent and Competitiveness Survey of members of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, conducted by McKinsey & Company, one business leader commented, “I bet on Massachusetts, I…
Four states to begin voluntary testing for bird flu in dairy farm milk tanks
Holstein milking cows at an Idaho dairy on July 20, 2012. (Photo by Kirsten Strough/USDA) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that four states will launch voluntary…
DeSantis says his PAC is working with allies who want to defeat cannabis amendment
Credit: Getty Images Quality Journalism for Critical Times Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated during a press conference Tuesday that one of the election targets for his recently launched political action committee,…
As negotiations continue, UVM Medical Center nurses vote to allow strike
Deb Snell, head of the nurses union at the University of Vermont Medical Center, announces that union members have authorized the bargaining committee to call for a strike vote if…
Radio host Bill Spadea attacks ‘extralegal’ push to review campaign benefit of his show
(Photo by Hal Brown) Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is arguing in a new campaign filing that his weekday radio show on New Jersey 101.5 does not amount to an…
 Broadband expansion in Mississippi continues with $70.9 million in grants
In the latest push to expand broadband access in Mississippi, internet service providers across the state will receive $70.9 million in grants for infrastructure projects. This first round of grants…
Burlington council gives unanimous approval to mayor’s $107.8 million budget
The Burlington skyline is seen on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger The Burlington City Council has unanimously approved the city’s $107.8 million fiscal year 2025 budget, which…
Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) at the National Republican Senatorial Committee building on June 13, 2024 in Washington, D.C. Trump…
Ottawa County commissioner files suit against MSU, says his 1st amendment rights were violated
Chris Kleinjans | Courtesy photo An Ottawa County commissioner is speaking out after filing a lawsuit against Michigan State University alleging he was forced out of his job after being…