Federal employees are pushing back against a recent policy change that affects healthcare coverage. The new rule, effective January 1, removes support for gender-affirming treatments from federal health insurance plans. This decision has sparked a legal challenge from the Human Rights Campaign Found
Big changes are happening in colleges across New England. The Trump administration has been busy making changes to higher education. They've been following a plan called Project 2025. This plan suggested splitting up the Department of Education and giving its jobs to other agencies. Many of these ch
New Mexico's cannabis industry is booming, raking in over $1. 4 billion in sales by mid-2025. This growth has created jobs, boosted tax revenue, and empowered small businesses, especially in rural areas. However, just 60 miles north, at U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) checkpoints, this pro
A big shift is happening in how the government does science. The CDC, a major health agency, has decided to stop using monkeys in their research. This is a huge deal because for years, they've been using these animals to test new medicines and treatments. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr
In Norfolk, a tough situation is unfolding. Many families, like Kathleen Winters' family, are feeling the pinch. They earn a decent income, around $100, 000 a year. But they might have to pay a lot more for health insurance soon. This is because some help from the government, called tax credits, is
Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor a
The first half of the year has been a costly one for the United States, with weather disasters causing over $100 billion in damage. This is the most expensive start to any year on record. Fourteen separate disasters each caused at least $1 billion in damage. This is a stark reminder of the increasin
The Eklutna Tribe's dream of building a permanent casino in Birchwood has hit a roadblock. A recent federal decision has put their plans on hold, leaving everyone guessing about what's next. The tribe had big plans for a new, permanent casino. They wanted to build a large gaming hall with hundreds
Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveals a troubling trend: student scores in science, math, and reading have dropped significantly since 2019. This decline is evident across different grade levels, with eighth-graders' science scores falling by 4 points and 12
The Medicaid program has a rule. It says people must wait 30 days before they can get sterilized. This rule is not popular with everyone. Some people who might use Medicaid think it's unfair. They have different reasons for feeling this way. First, some people need sterilization for health reasons.
