Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance
In many states premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes.
Iowa could be on the cusp of a hydrogen rush; lawmakers weigh regulations
As exploration continues in the state, Iowa lawmakers are looking to update state laws to help regulate the prospective industry.
California faith leaders condemn move to undermine climate regulation
The EPA finalized a decision reversing the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a legal provision which said greenhouse gases put human health at risk.
Strength of Texas' latest abortion law to be decided in court
A Texas man is testing the merits of the state’s most recent abortion law.
New Mexico 9th state to end participation in federal immigration detention
The Immigrant Safety Act ends existing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention contracts in the state.
New tech helps power grids by shifting EV charging to off-peak hours
Active managed charging works in conjunction with something called “time of use,” in which a utility charges different rates depending on the time of day.
New Mexico House passes medical malpractice reform
Representatives passed House Bill 99 by a vote of 66-3, with every Republican and all but three Democrats advancing the measure.
Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to lower food prices
Grocery prices have risen by 25% in Colorado over the past five years, more than wages have grown over that same period.
After Minnesota church protest, states move to crack down on disruptions
Critics on both sides of the political aisle say such measures infringe on the First Amendment right to free speech.
Kansas governor vetoes anti-trans bathroom bill, citing ‘numerous and significant consequences’
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a controversial bill that forces transgender people to use bathrooms that match their biological sex at birth.
