Colorado lawmakers heard a proposal that would let local governments tax vacant houses. The idea, called a “ghost tax, ” was meant to force owners of empty homes to pay extra money and help fund affordable housing. The House Finance Committee voted it down, but the discussion is far from over. The
Illinois is facing a big challenge with data centers. These huge facilities are popping up quickly, and they're causing some problems. They use a lot of water and electricity. This is making people's bills go up. Plus, they might be hurting the environment. A new law called the Power Act is being p
California is hit by a strong weather feature that brings large amounts of snow to the Sierra Nevada. The mountains may receive between 12 and 36 inches of snowfall by Thursday, making travel very dangerous. A different system is moving south toward the Deep South. It will bring heavy rain that s
California is facing a serious issue with deadly mushrooms. A man from Contra Costa County recently passed away after eating wild mushrooms. This is not an isolated incident. It's part of a bigger problem. There have been four deaths and 39 cases of poisoning in the last few months. The mushrooms c
California just got a new newspaper. It's called the California Post. It's a seven-day-a-week print edition. It covers news, sports, and entertainment from California and beyond. The goal is to provide a fresh perspective on issues that matter to Californians. The newspaper is written by sharp jour
California's community colleges are in a mess. A big one. About one in three applicants is fake. That's around 1. 2 million people who shouldn't be there. They're not real students. Many are overseas, taking online classes, submitting fake work, and grabbing financial aid meant for real students. T
California's political identity has shifted dramatically over the years. Once a powerhouse that produced Republican presidents like Nixon and Reagan, it now grapples with a different image. High living costs, housing shortages, and visible chaos have become the state's new brand. This change raises
California, once a dream destination, is now seeing a mass exodus. People are leaving because of high taxes and expensive living costs. It is not just the wealthy who are leaving. Regular folks are also moving out. The state government is planning to introduce a new tax on total wealth. This would b
Colorado is facing a big decision this November. Voters will get to choose whether police must tell federal immigration authorities about certain people they arrest. This is all thanks to Initiative 95, which made it onto the ballot after gathering nearly 190, 000 signatures. The group behind this
California is thinking about a new tax. This one targets billionaires. It's called a wealth tax. The idea is to take a small cut from their total assets. Not just income. This has sparked a big debate. Some people see it as a fair way to share the wealth. Others think it's a dangerous move. David S
