Maryland is making waves with a new plan. The state wants to take control of its own vaccine schedule. This means they might not follow the federal government's recommendations anymore. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently changed their list of routine shots for kids. This
Oregon is trying to clean up its political money game. They passed a law to limit big donations and make spending more transparent. But now, they need a lot of cash to make it happen. The Secretary of State's Office wants $25 million to start. But they admit they don't know the final cost. This is
The world of cryptocurrency saw a huge jump in illegal activities in 2025. New data shows that bad actors, including countries, stole or laundered over $154 billion. This is a big increase from the previous year, showing that crime in this area is getting more organized and complex. One big reason
Governor Gavin Newsom recently delivered his final State of the State address, painting California as a shining example for the nation. He highlighted the state's strong economy, driven by tech, entertainment, and agriculture, and boasted about a $42. 3 billion budget surplus. However, critics point
School funding is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Each state has its own set of challenges and resources. A recent study by the Education Law Center (ELC) looked at how states fund education using three different measures. The study, "Making The Grade 2025, " used data from 2023 to give a more detail
California is looking at a big change in how schools are run. The governor wants to give the next governor more control over education. This could mean less power for the elected state superintendent. The plan comes from a report by a group of researchers. They say the current system is too confusi
Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ
Colorado is making a bold move. It's choosing to stick with its own vaccine rules instead of following new federal guidelines. This decision comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their childhood immunization schedule. The CDC now recommends fewer vaccines, leaving
Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, has been in talks with the U. S. about selling oil. This comes after the U. S. made a deal with Venezuela's new interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, to buy up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude. The U. S. wants full access to Venezuela's oil industry, but PD
So, there's this big talk about stopping large investors from buying up homes. The idea is to make housing more affordable for regular folks. Some folks think these big companies are making it harder for people to buy homes because they're buying so many. The person talking about this is Donald Tru
