Pollsters are turning to AI this election season
As response rates drop, pollsters are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to determine what voters are thinking ahead of Election Day, not only asking the questions but sometimes to help…
Oregon counties say they’ll need $834 million annually for roads, bridges
Oregon counties need more than $800 million annually for roads and bridges, according to a new study from the Association of Oregon Counties. (Getty Images) Oregon’s 36 counties will need…
Newsom wraps up bills, heads to Mexico
Gov. Gavin Newsom answers questions from journalists after signing legislation at the Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative headquarters in Fresno on Sept. 24, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local…
Money spent on lobbying in Minnesota ballooned 18% from 2022 to 2023
Lobbyists wait outside of the Senate chamber during the regular legislative session Monday, March 27, 2023. (Nicole Neri for the Minnesota Reformer) The 2023 legislative session wasn’t just good for…
New Oregon program pays parents to care for kids with intensive needs, but few can access it
Shasta Kearns Moore and her son Malachi watch a video together in their home near Portland on Sept. 13, 2024. (Leah Nash/InvestigateWest) Calli Ross’s son Tennyson was assigned a number…
Legislature falls short on proposing salary commission in Measure 116Â
Many people agree that salaries for state legislators and other elected officials are out-of-date but there lacks widespread agreement on how to fix that. (Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle) If the…
U.S. Department of Education begins testing of new FAFSA form
A sign reminding people to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — appears on a bus near Union Station in Washington, D.C. (Shauneen…
Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioningÂ
In summary An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair. Underfunded schools struggle to keep classrooms cool as heat waves intensify. “It’s a…
A Santa Clara vineyard owner refused to evict a worker. Now he’s fighting California’s rigid zoning laws
Guest Commentary written by Paul Avelar Paul Avelar is a managing attorney at the Institute for Justice. Daryl James Daryl James is a writer at the Institute for Justice. Affordable…
Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness
In summary Homeless service providers are scaling back and taking out loans as they wait for late payments from the government. California’s homeless service providers have a problem: They aren’t…