Arizona governor vetoes Rio Verde Foothills water legislation
The new law would have required Scottsdale to sell residents of the nearby town of Rio Verde Foothills water at a set rate.
New Mexico lawmaker introduces bill to improve compensation after wolf attacks
The Mexican wolf was nearly extinct in the United States in the 1990s.
Renewable energy company to bring 1,000 jobs, $1 billion to Oklahoma economy
The expansion of a renewables manufacturing company is bringing 1,000 new jobs to Oklahoma.
Kansas awards more than $65 million in healthcare grants
Kansas is making more than $65 million available in medical and mental healthcare grants.
How wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away
Smoke from more than 200 wildfires burning across Canada has been turning skies hazy in North American cities.
Study finds racial, gender gaps in students' plans for college
A new survey finds 74 percent of students say they want to go to college - but only 66 percent expect to enroll.
EarthTalk - Is it possible to retrofit an old car with an electric vehicle drivetrain?
One of the biggest challenges in retrofitting an old car with an EV drivetrain is finding the right balance.
Proposal will help first responders, teachers to buy first home
Proposed federal legislation will make it easier for first responders and teachers to buy houses in the communities where they work.
Western states agree to Colorado River water-sharing agreement
The governors of Arizona, California and Nevada have announced a historic water-sharing agreement.
USDA Update – May 23, 2023
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.