Hilton and Becerra take early lead in the California Governor’s race; Medicaid work requirement update stokes new coverage fears; Colorado kids can get $120 each for summer groceries; and more Americans are going abroad for eldercare.

Colorado families with children can receive $120 per child this summer through the state's Summer EBT program to help cover grocery costs while school is out.

Kansas corporate income tax collections dropped 44% in May compared to last year, even as overall state tax revenue slightly exceeded projections.

Federal budget cuts and workforce reductions are leaving western states with fewer incident management teams to support firefighting crews as Utah and other regions brace for an unusually active fire season.

Republicans push voting restrictions citing election security while Congress cuts funding to the federal agency that actually helps states run secure elections.

Congress is pushing to block state animal welfare laws like California's Proposition 12 through the federal farm bill, sparking a debate over whether states or the federal government should regulate livestock farming practices.

Colorado families with children can receive $120 per child this summer through the state's Summer EBT program to help cover grocery costs while school is out.

Colorado Springs ministry leader Victor Marx faced his two Republican rivals for governor in a televised debate Tuesday, drawing sharp attacks over his credibility and qualifications from both opponents.

Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have banned companies from using personal data to set individualized prices and wages, saying it could prevent legitimate consumer discounts.

Lamar faces a slight storm chance Wednesday night before temperatures climb to near 97 by Sunday under hot, dry conditions.