Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
A Missouri law adopted in 2022 requires that all public school elementary students get reading instruction that has proved “highly likely to be effective” (Getty Images). If you drop into…
If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?
what happens if presidential nominee withdraws This special report was written with contributions from States Newsroom’s 39 state news bureaus. WASHINGTON — The Electoral College could help Democrats avoid a…
Newsom stands by Biden to the bitter end
Gov. Gavin Newsom greets people at a fundraising event for President Joe Biden at the Common Man Roadside Cafe & Deli in Hooksett, N.H., on July 8, 2024. Photo by…
Republicans at national convention reach out to Black voters on social and economic issues
Republicans have not “been as good at marketing the success that has come out of this conservative movement as we should,” U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina said. (Baylor…
Trump describes assassination attempt in speech accepting GOP presidential nomination
Former first lady Melania Trump joins Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump on stage after he officially accepted the nomination on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention…
Hot, inland California cities face the steepest water cuts with new conservation mandate
In summary Urban water agencies serving a third of Californians won’t need to cut use, while Central Valley and desert cities face the most cuts. Facing a future of shortages,…
Anti-abortion researchers back riskier procedures when pregnancy termination is needed, experts say
A new paper from researchers whose abortion-pill studies were retracted touts C-sections and induced labor as alternatives for pregnant patients in medical emergencies as a federal appellate court revisits a…
Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people
Measles has six cases of measles, the most since 2019. (iStock/Getty Images Plus) After only one measles case in Oregon last year, it now has six and could very well…
Gavin Newsom is ‘all in’ for Biden as defections grow. He’s playing the ‘long game’
In summary A growing number of Democrats are saying President Biden can’t win and should step aside. But California’s governor is standing steadfastly behind him — and that could boost…
Housing is the key to activating the power of California’s young voters
Guest Commentary written by Saa’un Bell Saa’un Bell is the senior associate director of Power California. Since my family almost lost our home during the Great Recession 15 years ago,…