Feds prepare for bird flu jump to people with vaccines, tests
A worker at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University tests samples from animals for viruses such as avian influenza. (Courtesy of Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory) Federal health officials have…
Wyoming joins lawsuit against federal fuel efficiency standards
Gov. Mark Gordon has launched another lawsuit against the Biden administration, this time joining a coalition of 26 Republican-led states to block federal fuel efficiency standards for gasoline-powered vehicles that…
Chevron’s death is a victory against federal overreach
Gov. Mark Gordon was right to applaud the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that hammered the final nail in the coffin of what was known as the “Chevron deference.” For…
The lost lesson of stewardship
An algal bloom in the Gallatin River (Photo courtesy of Upper Missouri Waterkeeper). A new – and old – accusation keeps popping up these days” “You are just one of…
The cost of criminalizing maternal health care in Idaho
Supporters hold signs in support of their doctors and abortion access at a rally on April 21, 2024, at the Idaho Statehouse in Boise. (Otto Kitsinger for States Newsroom) As…
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Rick Blangiardi
“We must continue driving down operating costs, including through renewable energy projects for rail.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Choon James
“The oligarchy that controls the power, money and opportunities does not serve Oahu’s public purpose.”
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee — Brendon Kalei’aina Lee
“Over the last two years OHA has been the least transparent over its history.”
Tim de la Bruere: Abenaki people were excluded from the state recognition process. I was one of them.
This commentary is by Tim de la Bruere of Newport. He has served as a Newport city alderman and as a school board member for North Country Union High. He…
Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Ikeda Rahman Perreira
“We should promote our local products, crafts and natural resources such as energy from sun, wind and water.”