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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

California's Climate Leadership: A Critical Look

California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Michigan Court Says: Medical Pot Shops Can't Claim Tax Breaks

Michigan's medical marijuana dispensaries face a tough situation. They can't claim tax deductions like their recreational counterparts. This is because of a recent court decision. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against Cannarbor Inc. The company tried to deduct business expenses from its state

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Dec 17 2025OPINION

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Who Pays the Price?

Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction

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Dec 17 2025WEATHER

Colorado Braces for Potential Power Outages Amid Windy Weather

Colorado is facing a possible power outage due to strong winds. The number of people affected has been reduced from 500, 000 to 52, 000. This change is because of better weather predictions and improvements in the power grid. The power cuts are planned for Wednesday morning. They will mostly affect

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Dec 16 2025SPORTS

Michigan Football: How Coaching Changes Shake Up Recruiting

Michigan Football is in the middle of a big change. The sudden exit of coach Sherrone Moore has sent shockwaves through the program. Now, the team is working hard to keep their recruiting class strong. The 2026 class is a big focus, but the 2027 class is also important. Some recruits are staying ca

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

California's Christmas Weather: Rain, Snow, and Potential Chaos

California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

Holiday Travel in Michigan: Navigating the Challenges

Michigan's holiday travel scene is expected to be a bit of a rollercoaster this year. With a lot of people hitting the roads and skies, things could get hectic. The weather might not be too bad, but there are still some things to watch out for. First off, a lot of people are planning to travel. Ove

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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Keeping Tabs on Snow: How New Tech is Helping Colorado Track Water

Colorado is stepping up its game when it comes to tracking snow and water. Two lawmakers, Rep. Jeff Hurd and Rep. Joe Neguse, have teamed up to push a bill through Congress. This bill aims to update how the U. S. monitors snowpack, which is crucial for predicting water supply. The bill, called the

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

California and Trump Clash Over AI Rules: Who Will Win?

California is not happy with Trump's new AI rules. Just hours after Trump signed an order to stop states from making their own AI laws, Governor Gavin Newsom spoke up. He said the order is more about helping big tech companies than promoting real innovation. Newsom called out Trump and his AI advis

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Dec 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Colorado's Big Recycling Makeover

Colorado is stepping up its recycling game. The state has one of the lowest recycling rates in the U. S. But now, a new plan is in the works to make recycling free for everyone. The state's health department has given the green light to a program called the Producer Responsibility Program. It's set

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