Legislators get cold feet on gun safety, leave popular bipartisan programs underfunded
A North Carolina Highway Patrol officer demonstrates how to attach a gunlock (Photo: Screenshot from NC SAFE video — https://www.ncsafe.org/) Earlier this month, North Carolina legislators returned home after a…
These futuristic tools are essential for sustaining Idaho’s health care workforce
Beginning this spring and continuing through the next academic year, Idaho State University is introducing future proof, cutting-edge tools to students including virtual reality, high-fidelity mannequins programmed for various clinical…
Don Keelan: The ‘welcome to Vermont’ tax
This commentary is by Don Keelan of Arlington, a retired certified public accountant. Deep inside the 171-page tome of the recently adopted Act 181(H.687) legislation was a section to extract…
U.S. House GOP spending cuts a preview of Project 2025, lead Dem appropriator says
The leading Democrat on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday highlighted the spending cuts proposed by House Republicans in fiscal 2025 appropriations bills. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) The…
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 5 — Brendan Schultz
“Implementing nonpolice responses for homeless individuals in mental health and drug crises will provide appropriate support and reduce criminalization.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Tiana Wilbur
“Citizens should be empowered to propose and enact legislation when legislative action falls short.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 10 — Jeremiah Savage
“We should focus on targeted relief for low- and middle-income families, such as expanding tax credits and investing in affordable housing.”
Home efficiency programs are falling short for nearly half of Memphians, data shows
Memphis Light, Gas and Water employees working to repair power lines. (Photo: MLGW) Nearly half of Memphis families face high energy burdens, spending roughly 60 cents of every $10 they…
The Bids Are Finally In For Honolulu Rail Through The City Center
No information is being released yet about whether the bids fit HART’s budget, but the rail authority plans to award the major contract in August.
Hawaii Contractors Are Still Big Contributors To Political Campaigns, Thanks To Loopholes In State Law
Companies involved in a land deal with the state and flood control plans in Honolulu made substantial contributions to Hawaii politicians.