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www.kjzz.org
New wildfire bill tracker allows state lawmakers to learn from their Western neighbors
Wildfire has numerous consequences for the West and, with many statehouses now in session, lawmakers across the region are trying to respond. Now there's a new tool to track reform efforts.
www.kjzz.org
Education groups propose ballot initiative to rein in Arizona's universal school voucher program
A pair of education groups are proposing a ballot initiative to rein in Arizona's universal school voucher program ā which has ballooned to a nearly billion-dollar-a-year expense since first approved ...
boltsmag.org
Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It
In a small Alaska town, American Samoans face prosecution for voting in the only country theyāve ever known. They live in a limbo, created by colonial expansion, that now confuses even public officialsāand has made them a new target for policing voter fraud.
theconversation.com
Will a āTrump slumpā continue to hit US tourism in 2026 ā and even keep World Cup fans away?
Talk of boycotts have added to fears among the US tourism industry that foreign tourists will continue to stay away.
buff.ly
Rent control opponents sue to keep measure off the ballot
Four landlordsĀ who own and lease residential units in Massachusetts are the named plaintiffs in theĀ suitĀ seekingĀ to kill the rent control measure.Ā They are suing Attorney General Andrea Campbell...
religionnews.com
Francis' actions scrutinized as Vatican appeals court reviews finance trial
VATICAN CITY (RNS) ā As the Vaticanās highest appeals court reviews the landmark finance trial, defense lawyers are increasingly focusing on an uncomfortable question: the legality of actions takenā¦
ohiocapitaljournal.com
In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department ā¢ Ohio Capital Journal
President Donald Trumpās attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the form ofā¦
newhampshirebulletin.com
Social media broke political discourse. Civil service could repair it. ā¢ New Hampshire Bulletin
It should not come as a shock that American politics has become hostile, volatile, tribal, and polarized. These are all symptoms of overuse of technology that indulges and force-feeds our worstā¦
www.theurbanist.org
Seattle Poised to Remove SEPA Review Hurdle for Most Housing Projects Ā» The Urbanist
# The Seattle City Council is proposing to scale back the range of construction projects required to get project-level State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review in a bid to boost homebuilding. The ...
buff.ly
Recording immigration agents: Legal doās and donāts
Recording on-duty immigration agents in public is a First Amendment right. Obstructing agentsā work is a crime. The decision about whether something is obstruction can be subjective. This is whatā¦
hellgatenyc.com
Eight Days After the Storm, Citi Bike Still Sucks
Why are riders paying for a bike fleet thatās largely encrusted in ice?
www.sltrib.com
From The Cache Crop: Legal fight over Clarkston Mountain heats up
In this weekās Crop: Thereās a legal battle looming in Clarkston that pits private property rights against the publicās generation-long access to public land.
nebraskaexaminer.com
In the next decade, states will see a surge in obesity ā¢ Nebraska Examiner
Over the next decade, obesity rates across the nation could surge to close to half of U.S. adults, a new study found.
bringmethenews.com
Just announced concerts: Tim McGraw, Zayn, Noah Kahan
Plus, shows with Sierra Ferrell, The Black Crowes, and American Football.
bringmethenews.com
French Meadow Bakery announces ownership change in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis location changed hands in September, but founder Lynn Gordon still operates its locations in St. Paul and at the State Fairgrounds.
www.inquirer.com
Preserving Black history must start in the classroom | Opinion
bringmethenews.com
Must-see concerts this week: Motion City Soundtrack, Meshell Ndegeocello, Hippo Campus
Plus, benefit concerts galore, including a night with the New Standards and friends.
ashland.news
Ashland Parks & Rec hits high after recent fouls - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
After a tumultuous year marked by budget cuts, stalled projects, and the resignation of an embattled department director, the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission pointed Wednesday to a series of rec...
interc.pt
An Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill With a Cruel New Twist
A new Kansas law lets those āaggrievedā by the presence of a trans person in a bathroom to file a civil suit for monetary damages.
www.motherjones.com
How to resist like Minneapolis
Meet the block, shop the indies, and check on your people.
