Rising electricity bills lead to state scrutiny — but little relief for residents
Rising utility prices are increasingly drawing scrutiny from state regulators and lawmakers nationwide.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - December 9, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
New U.S. law to hold TSA accountable on breast milk and formula policies
A measure became law last week to make travel easier for parents going through airport security with breast milk and formula.
Trump to send $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers to offset ag losses
The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by “unfair market disruption."
Hospital-at-home program extended by US House, awaits Senate consideration
A popular program allowing Medicare patients to get hospital care at home would be extended until 2030.
Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
Across the United States, voting by mail faces a moment of uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections next year.
Colorado River negotiators face new deadline to divvy up water
Negotiators from seven Western states say they do not want the federal government to force a new Colorado River water-use agreement
Tina Peters’ lawyer appeals directly to Trump to make long-shot case for pardon
Peter Ticktin advances untested legal claim for president who has demanded Colorado set former Mesa County clerk free.
Tina Peters’ request for release on bond dismissed by federal judge
A federal magistrate judge in Colorado on Monday dismissed former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters’ petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
Mark Hillman’s Capitol Review - Easing insurance costs will require political courage
Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman takes a look at insurance rates, and the impacts they have on life in the state.