First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats The 52-47 procedural vote needed the support of at least 60 senators to advance under the chamber’s legislative filibuster rules. Tags Abortion health national United States Colorado Newsline Government Washington DC politics Read more about First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats
North Dakota back on familiar ground in debating ballot-question threshold The North Dakota Legislature isn't done trying to reshape approval requirements for future ballot questions that cover constitutional amendments. Tags Government politics North Dakota election Prairie News Service Audio Stories and Podcasts Read more about North Dakota back on familiar ground in debating ballot-question threshold
Iowa farmers on board with corn-based jet fuel A company working to create sustainable energy sources is investing in corn to make jet fuel. Tags Agriculture Transportation Iowa Iowa News Service Audio Stories and Podcasts Read more about Iowa farmers on board with corn-based jet fuel
Utah program incentivizes farmers to optimize water use Historically, Utah agriculture has accounted for up to 80 percent of the state's water consumption. Tags Water Issues Agriculture Utah Utah News Connection Audio Stories and Podcasts Read more about Utah program incentivizes farmers to optimize water use
Colorado lawmakers rally against Trump’s mass deportation plans at Capitol In his second term, Trump has vowed to carry out the “largest domestic deportation operation in American history.” Tags Immigration Government Colorado Colorado Newsline Trump Read more about Colorado lawmakers rally against Trump’s mass deportation plans at Capitol
Nebraska lawmakers will have options when revamping ‘good life’ law Nebraska lawmakers will have bills to consider this year as they work to fix, replace or eliminate the Good Life Transformational Projects Act Tags Law Nebraska Nebraska Examiner Government Read more about Nebraska lawmakers will have options when revamping ‘good life’ law
In times of crisis, states have few tools to fight misinformation In Colorado, Democratic lawmakers last year passed legislation that requires the development of statewide resources and education initiatives. Tags Government national United States Stateline living California Colorado Read more about In times of crisis, states have few tools to fight misinformation
Kansas House bill would use driver’s license records to look for voters who are not citizens A bill proposed in the Kansas House seeks to remove people who are not U.S. citizens from the state’s voter rolls. Tags Government election Kansas Kansas Reflector Read more about Kansas House bill would use driver’s license records to look for voters who are not citizens
Colorado bill that would ease union formation passes first Senate committee Democrats on the Senate Health Business, Labor and Technology Committee passed Senate Bill 25-5 on a 4-3 vote along party lines. Tags Business Government politics Across Colorado Colorado Colorado Newsline Read more about Colorado bill that would ease union formation passes first Senate committee
The Yonder Report: News from rural America - January 23, 2025 News from rural America. Tags Audio Stories and Podcasts national Public News Service living The Daily Yonder Read more about The Yonder Report: News from rural America - January 23, 2025