WA decides: Initiative 2117 to repeal the Climate Commitment Act
The Marathon Anacortes Refinery, operated by Marathon Petroleum, is seen on March 8, 2022 in Anacortes, Washington. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) This article is one in a series looking…
The Topline: When innumeracy ruins lives
Getty Images. Welcome to The Topline, a weekly roundup of the big numbers driving the Minnesota news cycle, as well as the smaller ones that you might have missed. This…
Britain’s Tories draw inspiration from some of Florida’s sick and spiteful policies
Protesters march in solidarity with Palestine, demanding a ceasefire amid the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Oct. 28, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Alishia…
Guidance updated on new literacy training mandate following criticism from Indiana teachers
The Indiana Department of Education has updated its guidance surrounding the state’s new literacy licensure requirement following widespread criticism from Hoosier educators. (Getty Images) In response to widespread pushback from…
Updating Indiana’s high school diploma requirements to meet the workforce demands of tomorrow
Top education officials are streamlining Indiana’s diploma options. (Getty Images) Indiana is facing a dual crisis: fewer Hoosiers are pursuing education after high school while at the same time, employers…
Winners and losers of Missouri’s 2024 legislative session
The Missouri House of Representatives commemorates the end of the 2024 legislative session by tossing hard copies of bills into the air upon adjournment (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). The final day…
Missourians must remain vigilant to protect our initiative petition process
(Getty Images). The initiative petition process is the means by which we as citizens can directly participate in our democracy. Preserving that right could not be more important than when…
Wisconsin Republicans emphasize need for unity at state convention
“Our position is to protect life,” Sen. Ron Johnson said during the convention. He added that within the Republican party there’s a broad spectrum of views about what that means.…
Get ready for a ‘Groundhog Day’ Senate election
Marylanders will be forgiven if they feel they’ve been dropped into the movie “Groundhog Day” between now and Election Day, Nov. 5. That’s because the state’s marquee U.S. Senate race…
Campaign aims to bolster Social Security’s workforce, strengthen its benefits
Members of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and supporters of the union for Social Security Administration gather in Eau Claire in April as part of a two-month campaign to…