Arkansas just got a cool new tool to help people manage their cash. It's an online platform that teaches money basics for free. The state's Financial Education Commission made this happen. The platform is run by a company called Enrich. It has stuff like budgeting tools, retirement planning, and ar
Ohio is sitting on a goldmine of natural gas and oil. The state has the Utica and Marcellus shale formations, which are huge. In fact, Ohio is now the biggest oil producer east of the Mississippi River. It produces about 13 times more natural gas than it did a decade ago. But there's a problem. The
Florida's basketball team showed their strength on January 10, 2026, with a strong win against the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. The final score was 91-67, extending Florida's winning streak at home to 15 games. Boogie Fland had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 23 points. His impres
Ohio has a big problem with unpaid campaign fines. The state is owed around $100 million from people and groups who broke campaign finance rules. Now, the Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, is serious about collecting this money. LaRose recently made this issue a top priority. He spoke about it at t
Missouri has officially joined the sports betting world, and it's a big deal. Since December 1, several sports betting apps have launched in the state, offering a variety of bonuses and promotions. DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, and Fanatics Sportsbook are all live in Missouri, giving
Florida's Live Local Act, a 2023 law aimed at tackling housing affordability, is facing resistance from some wealthy areas. These communities are putting up barriers to block new housing developments, despite the law's incentives like tax breaks and easier zoning rules. The law was designed to enco
Mississippi is buzzing with excitement as Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, plans to invest a massive $20 billion to build a data center in Southaven. This is a big deal for the state, as it's the largest private investment ever made there. The new data center, named MACROHARDRR, will be the third one in
Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t
Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm
Texas experienced some unusually warm weather this week, with temperatures soaring higher than usual for this time of year. On Tuesday, Del Rio International Airport recorded a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit, which broke the previous record of 82 degrees set in 1989 and 2023. This wasn't the only pla
