Colorado lawmakers send $38.5B budget to Governor Polis
The Colorado General Assembly sent a $38.5 billion state budget for fiscal year 2023-24 to Governor Jared Polis for his approval Thursday.
Washington bill authorizing state sale of abortion pills clears Senate
A bill that would authorize the Department of Corrections, or DOC, to sell abortion pills in Washington state has cleared the Senate in a 28-18 vote.
Curious Kids: How do trees die?
Trees can live an incredibly long time, depending on what kind they are.
Birthdays and Anniversaries - April 17-23, 2023
Birthdays
April 17
- Laken Neugebauer
- Wyatt Kent Murdock
- Derek Richardson
- Atlee Lougene Eder
- Kaitlynn Webb
April 18
- MaKayla Friar
- Raina Lucero
- Axton Eder
- Betty A.
EarthTalk – What causes ‘red tide?’
One of the primary nutrients that can contribute to red tide is nitrogen, which is commonly found in fertilizers and sewage.
Nevada group opposes bill to 'modernize' natural gas infrastructure
Clean-energy and environmental advocates aren't pleased with a bill in the Nevada Legislature that they say would commit the state to using fossil fuels long-term.
States split $462M settlement with e-cigarette company
Colorado will receive $31.7 million from a $462 million multistate settlement with electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs, Inc.
Kansas Attorney General suing Biden administration over lesser prairie chicken
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joined Texas and Oklahoma in suing President Joe Biden's administration Wednesday.
Grocery store co-ops could expand in North Dakota
In northeastern North Dakota, some rural grocery stores have embraced the "co-op" model in trying to stay afloat and address concerns about food deserts emerging in small towns.
Washington lawmakers update state's medical aid-in-dying law
Recently passed legislation lowers barriers to access Washington state's Death with Dignity Act.
