Massachusetts is losing farmland fast—about 83% of what existed a century ago has vanished. But one program quietly helping to fight that loss has been the Race Horse Development Fund. Started 15 years ago as part of the state's casino law, this fund gives a small slice of casino revenue to breeding
Victims of crime in Massachusetts may soon face major service cuts unless state senators approve a last-minute funding boost. A proposed $13. 8 million amendment aims to prevent a 35% loss in support for programs helping survivors of domestic violence, child trafficking, and sexual assault. Without
When students in Florida head to the state debate tournament, they expect a big event. Yet many feel it is just a small local meet. Compared to Texas, where the debate championship pulls in more than 150 speakers, Florida’s field is less than half that size. Both states value education and produce
South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools
South Dakota is trying again to put some of its money into Bitcoin. A lawmaker there, Logan Manhart, has brought back a bill that would let the state invest up to 10% of its public funds in Bitcoin. This is the same idea he tried last year, but it didn't work out then. Last time, the bill failed be
Indiana is shaking things up with its college grant program. The state's higher education commission wants to hear from everyone about how they hand out the Frank O'Bannon Grant. This grant is a big deal for students from low-income families, giving out around $168 million to about 37, 000 students
Rural health care is in dire need of support. A $50 billion fund is up for grabs, but states are in the dark about how it will be split. By the end of December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must reveal its plans for this money. Half of the fund is already earmarked, with each
Louisiana's child care system is in a tough spot. Many centers are struggling to stay open. This is a big problem for families and kids. High costs are making it hard for providers to keep going. Rochelle Wilcox has been in the child care business for almost 30 years. She started small, with a day
Idaho is at a crossroads when it comes to medical education. The state is thinking about leaving a long-standing partnership with the University of Washington and three other states in the Western region. This partnership, known as WWAMI, has been around for 50 years and has allowed Idaho students t
Britain's state-funded National Health Service (NHS) is on life support, with years of neglect and mismanagement taking its toll on the nation's health. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sounded the alarm, warning that the NHS must "reform or die" to address the crisis. But what went wrong, and can th
