Minnesota State Capitol. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Senate Media Services. Some Minnesota lawmakers want to stop the practice of legislators giving money directly to nonprofits, concerned that it leads to…
Afternoon light shines on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service Processing Center in El Centro, California, on May 27, 2022. (Getty photos) More than two dozen religious groups, including…
Blue tarps cover roofs in Larose in October 2021, six weeks after Hurricane Ida. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple wants to make a state roof fortification grant program available to more…
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would require gas utility notification when hydrogen is blended with natural gas for residential customers. (Photo by Anton Petrus/Getty Images) Last summer, a Democratic…
The Alaska State Capitol is seen on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in front of snow-covered Mount Juneau. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) In a series of hearings this week, members…
An aerial view of the Palisades Fire devastation at the Palisades Bowl Mobile Home Park on Feb. 8, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui, SIPA USA via Reuters The Palisades Fire…
Wind turbines generate electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm near Block Island, R.I. President Donald Trump has blocked leasing for pending offshore wind projects, a serious roadblock for many…
THE COVID PANDEMIC reordered the private sector in myriad ways, most noticeably leading to falling foot traffic in city downtowns while boosting local economies in the suburbs. But the health…
In summary San Gabriel Valley areas scarred by the Eaton Fire are at “high to very high risk” of debris flows this week. How do they happen? What is being…
Commerce officials in Washington state said on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, that their access to funds remains “variable and uncertain.” (Photo courtesy of Getty Images) Washington has regained access to…