U.S. House GOP spotlights immigration effects on schools as Biden issues asylum order
The U.S. Capitol is shown on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans on Tuesday argued that migrants coming from the southern border and…
Pre-K enrollment surges in US, with Mississippi & New Mexico making big strides
Demand for the state pre-K program in Lamar County, Mississippi, is strong, with over 100 families on the waiting list. (Rory Doyle for The 74) This story first appeared at…
Senate OKs bill adding PTSD to conditions for which first responders are eligible for compensation
The bill was revised to exclude a postraumatic stress disorder diagnosis arising out of disciplinary action and limit an individual’s ability to remain out of work indefinitely if their claim…
Rep. Andy Kim wins ‘very challenging and difficult’ Dem primary for U.S. Senate
Rep. Andy Kim is set to be the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in November after defeating Patricia Campos-Medina and Larry Hamm. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor) Democratic voters…
Honolulu City Council Proposes Kailua Land Sale For Hawaiian Homelands
DHHL still needs to perform a variety of site assessments and studies before it can start developing the property.
Arkansas nonprofit sues Washington County over use of COVID funds for jail expansion
Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition Executive Director Sarah Moore (right) discusses a lawsuit against Washington County outside the nonprofit’s Fayetteville office on June 4, 2024 as co-founder Beth Coger and program…
Debra Mason
Born Jul. 26, 1952 Big Rapids, Michigan Died Mar. 26, 2024 Bakersfield, Vermont Details of services Friends will host a remembrance for Debra at her home in Bakersfield in August.…
Report: Half of vessels in federally managed Alaska fisheries had observer coverage in 2023
Alaska pollock, shown here from a harvest, make up the nation’s top-volume single-species commercial seafood catch. Pollock harvests are among those monitored through the North Pacific Observer Program. Alaska pollock…
Puget Sound Energy will ramp up collection efforts for $140M in overdue bills
(Getty Images) Thousands of low-income families could have gas and electric service cut off because of renewed efforts by Puget Sound Energy to get customers to pay their long overdue…
Kansas legislative leaders draw up play to lure Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri
A red-clad crowd packs Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play (Eric Thomas/Kansas Reflector). The Kansas Senate president and House speaker said Tuesday they were intrigued by the…