Nevada officials acknowledge they must expand public drinking water access and extend cooling center hours beyond business times to combat extreme heat in Reno and Las Vegas.

California union workers oppose Republican legislation that would provide $70 billion in additional funding for ICE operations without requiring body cameras, identification, or judicial warrants.

A federal bill exempting small oil and gas wells from methane rules could undermine New Mexico's decade-long effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the state's energy sector.

A judge temporarily blocked California's ban on blackjack at private cardrooms, but the dispute between gambling halls and tribal casinos remains unresolved and continues enriching state politicians through campaign donations.

Arizona travelers faced the worst airline delays in 11 years during 2025 as carriers canceled over 100,000 flights nationwide due to tight scheduling.

Plant-based diets rich in vegetables, whole grains and legumes benefit both human health and the environment by reducing emissions and resource use compared to meat-heavy diets.

The US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks in the Middle East; Federal SNAP cuts already being felt in Texas; FEMA changes could leave more Kentucky communities at risk; Missouri union workers demand 'healthcare, not hate.'

Federal SNAP cuts have already caused 400,000 Texans to drop out of the nutrition assistance program since Congress passed new restrictions last October.

Montana energy customers could pay millions to keep a aging Michigan coal plant running past its scheduled retirement date.

A South Dakota rancher near Highmore credits decades of planning and diverse native grasses with keeping his operation profitable through severe drought conditions.