Arizona leads nation in child deaths by parents in custody cases. A new bill aims to change that.
In Arizona, custody orders are guided by the language and principles codified in state law.
Governor’s executive order encourages healthy eating habits for Coloradans
An executive order signed by Governor Jared Polis adds requirements for most state agencies to promote educational information on healthy foods.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - May 22, 2026
In a surprise move, Trump announces deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland; The House cancels vote on Trump’s war powers; Anti-nicotine advocates offer safe space during District of Columbia Black Pride; Advocates want NYC, NYS to maintain momentum on mental health; Penn State University faculty win SEIU union vote.
This Mental Health Month, Washington's Native lifeline stands ready to help
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts are reminding Washington state’s Native communities that free mental-healt
January 6 police officers sue Trump over $1.77B ‘taxpayer-funded slush fund’
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, sued the Trump administration Wednesday to block the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund.
Four Mountain West states join forces to accelerate geothermal energy development
With a newly established Mountain West Geothermal Consortium, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico are joining forces.
Private equity companies buy more apartment units
Private equity firms own nearly 3 million apartment units, about 13% of the total apartments across the country, according to a new analysis
Automatic retirement plans spread as states, cities push workers to build nest eggs
Proponents said the program would help address affordability, improve financial literacy and help families build generational wealth.

