Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 24, 2026
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
LEAP program offers energy assistance as April 30 deadline approaches
Colorado residents have until April 30 to apply for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program.
Commentary - It is the People’s Government, Not the Government’s People
Colorado State Representative Ty Winter reminds officials that the government is for the people.
Governor Polis announces boards and commissions appointments
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has announced the latest appointments to state boards and commissions.
Colorado House delays vote on firearm barrels bill
Colorado’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly is poised to send several gun control bills to Governor Jared Polis.
The ever‑evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans
Evidence from general elections in 2025, as well as special elections in 2026, suggest an abrupt correction is underway.
New Mexico authorizes labeling for consumer products with ‘forever chemicals’
The PFAS Protect Act also requires the phasing out of most intentionally PFAS from everyday items, with cookware, food packaging and toys.
Montana health care advocates rally to save rural hospitals
Montana health care advocates are using the Affordable Care Act's 16th anniversary to spotlight potential Medicaid cuts.
Wyoming’s plan to fund rural hospitals after $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Wyoming officials say they have a plan to make five years of upcoming grants from a new $50 billion federal rural health program last “forever.”
Oklahoma House approves firearm safety training in K-12 schools
A bill allowing firearm safety training in public schools overwhelmingly passed the Oklahoma state House Monday with bipartisan support.
