Northwest tribes, feds dive into work on salmon revival in upper Columbia River
Construction of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington began in 1933 and was completed in 1942. It is the largest hydropower producer in the U.S. and also part of the…
Measure ending basic skills tests for teachers goes to governor’s desk
The bill would end the Praxis core test requirement just months after a new law created a pathway letting teachers eschew the basic skills test. (Courtesy of the New Jersey…
Vermont to see ‘unseasonably’ warm temperatures in coming days, weather service reports
High temperature predictions from the National Weather Service. Map from the National Weather Service Vermont is forecast to hit temperatures in the upper 80s in the next two days, far…
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama addresses a crowd at a breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery on Nov. 3, 2023. Photo by Alander Rocha | Alabama…
This winter marked the lowest ice cover on the Great Lakes in 50 years, experts report
Lake Michigan in Chicago, March 1, 2024. (Susan J. Demas | Michigan Advance) After an uncharacteristically warm winter put the kibosh on skiing in some areas, as well as outdoor…
CT Supreme Court finds public financing law restricts free speech
The Connecticut Supreme Court concluded in an opinion Monday that the State Elections Enforcement Commission’s restrictions on advertising in publicly financed campaigns were overly broad and violated the free speech…
Measure expanding localities’ speed-limiting authority takes effect July 1
A speed limit sign in Richmond. (Wyatt Gordon/ For the Virginia Mercury) Gov. Glenn Youngkin took his final actions on bills from Virginia’s 2024 legislative session on Friday, signing seven…
Utility watchdog calls to cap Oregon rate hikes as energy bills continue to rise
Rising electric rates, sparked by natural gas hikes, are affecting people across Oregon. (fhm/Getty Images) Electric and gas rates are on the rise, and it’s being felt by Oregonians across…
Parson orders state agency not to pay legal expenses for legislators facing defamation suit
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson prior to the State of the State address on Jan. 24, 2024 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Missouri taxpayers will not cover the costs of damages that may…
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama addresses a crowd at a breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery on Nov. 3, 2023. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) WASHINGTON — Two…