Farmers make planting gains between rains
About 47% of the state’s corn crop has emerged from the ground. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The pace of corn and soybean planting accelerated last week amid a…
Utah’s reservoirs are at about 90% capacity, except Lake Powell. Here’s why
Low water levels are visible at Lake Powell on June 24, 2021, in Lake Powell, Utah. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Utah’s reservoirs are still at what the state calls “impressive” levels,…
Colorado becomes first state with sweeping artificial intelligence regulations
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks during a news conference about a bipartisan property tax reduction bill on May 6, 2024, at the Colorado Capitol. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline) Colorado is the…
Governor signs ‘junk fee’ ban into law
Gov. Tim Walz speaks ahead of signing a ban on ‘junk fees’ on May 20, 2024. Photo by Madison McVan/Minnesota Reformer. Beginning next year, Minnesota businesses can no longer add…
Wading into Democratic primary, Planned Parenthood backs Rep. Bruce White’s challenger
Incumbent Bruce White (left) and Cassie Julia, who is challenging White in the June 11 primary to represent Maine House District 65. (Maine Legislature photo; Courtesy of Cassie Julia) One…
PODCAST: Explaining the arrest of Kosta Diamantis, former CT deputy budget director
On May 16, former Connecticut deputy budget director Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis was arrested by federal agents. Later that day, he pleaded not guilty to 22 counts — including bribery and…
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
In this file photo, 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…
Democrat AG challenger Alke calls on Knudsen to disgorge funds, cooperate with COPP
Bozeman-based attorney Ben Alke, who is running for Montana Attorney General, speaks to reporters on May 20, 2024 about fundraising complaints brought against his opponent, current Montana Attorney General Austin…
St. Tammany library board members sue over removal
Opponents and a supporter of restrictions on library content talk before a St. Tammany Parish Council meeting Aug. 30, 2023. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator) Three St. Tammany library board members removed…
Telehealth abortions surge, but in-person care is still common
Cut out shot of unrecognizable woman holding up two blisters of pills and asking her doctor, via video call, which ones to take as her therapy. Telehealth consultations for abortions…