An Alaska wildlife refuge is changing its wildfire strategy to limit carbon emissions
The Goose Fire is seen burning in the Yukon Flats in northeast Alaska, about 41 miles east of Fort Yukon, on Aug. 4, 2022. Wildfires are part of the Yukon…
Oregon lawmakers begin work on transportation package focused on maintaining roads
Traffic drives through the first phase of the Aurora-Donald interchange project, one of the projects highlighted in the 2017 transportation package. (Oregon Department of Transportation/Flickr) Seven years ago, lawmakers poured…
Watch: A Beverly Hills abortion fight exposes ‘reproductive freedom’ limits
A proposed clinic that would have performed later abortions was blocked from opening in Beverly Hills. As Gov. Newsom focuses on access for Arizona women, officials are overlooking barriers for…
Which CA voters still don’t have full access?
Jeff Thom shares his experiences and unique challenges as a blind voter in Sacramento on May 14, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters State officials often tout how easy…
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband accused of swindling investor in their California winery
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and Tim Mynett attend the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards on September 23, 2023 in Washington, DC. Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images…
Wayne State faculty: ‘Hands off our students’
Lani Kadi of the Wayne State University chapter of the Students for Justice in Palestine helps to lead a rally on June 4, 2024 in Detroit | Ken Coleman A…
This primary election season, recognize that secure elections require public trust
Elected officials take an oath to support and defend the U.S., which includes promoting trust in the electoral process. (Steven Maturen/Getty Images) A major presidential candidate convicted of 34 felonies…
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
The Affordable Connectivity Program has provided up to $30 in discounts on internet bills for eligible families and as much as $75 on qualifying tribal lands. (Mayur Kakade/Getty Images) WASHINGTON…
California made it easier to vote, but some with disabilities still face barriers
In summary California is hailed as a national leader for voting access. But visually impaired voters and their advocates say they still face unnecessary barriers, despite bills and lawsuits. Some…
Northern Nevadans fear NV Energy plan would mean some of highest service charges in U.S.
Two groups of customers – low-income residents who limit their energy use to save money, and customers who invested tens of thousands of dollars in rooftop solar – fear they…