Feds seek to ‘streamline’ Arctic oil permitting, ending environment studies of individual projects

The Trump administration proposes to eliminate individual environmental reviews for oil projects on Alaska's North Slope, instead covering them under a single study and requiring permit approval within 60 days.

Commentary - Labor votes: Discontent will accompany blue‑collar voters to the polls in the midterm

Union voters heading to November's midterm elections face economic hardship from inflation and job losses, potentially shifting their traditional Democratic support and determining control of Congress in key swing states.

Iowa university launches generative AI pilot program for tools access, community conversations

Dordt University in Sioux Center launches a yearlong AI pilot program giving students and faculty access to premium tools like ChatGPT and Claude while establishing guidelines for responsible classroom use.
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