South Dakota nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants
A South Dakota nonprofit has lost millions of dollars after the federal government pulled grants designed to help underserved farmers and ranchers.
Nebraska lawmakers consider keeping expanded child care
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would maintain current income qualification levels for families in the state who need child care.
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Colorado Senate panel OKs bill to improve voter turnout
The Colorado Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee narrowly passed legislation aimed at expanding voter turnout Thursday, even as a bill in the U.S. Senate considers limiting voter registration.
House Bill 1113, the Modifications to Elections bill, had already passed the state House when the Senate committee took it up late Thursday morning. The proposal by state Democrats would expand voting periods and increase university voting access, among other access-focused changes.
Red flag warnings blanket Kiowa County as fire danger persists
Red flag conditions and gusty winds are expected to dominate the week in Kiowa County.
Arizona AG nearly done investigating GOP legislative candidate who may have voted illegally since 2012
Arizona state prosecutors are nearly finished with their criminal investigation into a Republican legislative candidate.
Court ruling lets Arizona abortion provider mail pills and see patients by telehealth
The state’s largest abortion provider is now offering consultations via telehealth and mailing patients the abortion pill, after laws banning it from doing so were blocked by a judge earlier this year.
Fewer phones and more books — Utah governor commends new education laws
Utah leaders’ K-12 theme in the past legislative session centered on students going back to basics.
Drought and low snowpack in Utah raise wildfire risk as federal budget creates a funding puzzle
With extreme drought gripping most of Utah and spring heat melting reserves of mountain snow to an all-time low, the state is staring down a tinder dry wildfire season.