California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl
Florida's political landscape is changing fast. Governor Ron DeSantis is making waves as he runs for president. His recent moves in the state legislature are shaping Florida's future. But what does this mean for students and journalists? Student journalists are also making their mark. The Alligator
Maine is facing a big problem. Taxes are going up. Counties are asking for more money. But people are saying no to school budgets. This is not just a few small issues. It is a big problem with how Maine pays for things. Counties like Penobscot, Knox, York, and Washington are seeing big cost increas
Arizona's air quality is in trouble. Harmful pollutants are making it hard for people to breathe. Heatwaves, wildfires, and smog are making life difficult. But there's a solution: clean energy. Most Arizonans want the state to switch to solar and wind power. They believe these are better than fossi
California's tax authorities have expanded their reach, catching a Delaware-based LLC in their net. The company, Diet Standards LLC, uses Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. They store inventory in Amazon's California warehouses. From there, Amazon ships orders to customers. The California
California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri
California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic
Maine's childcare system is in a tough spot. Families are struggling to afford quality care, while educators are underpaid and overworked. This isn't just a family issue; it's a problem for Maine's economy too. Let's talk about the cost. Sending a baby to daycare in Cumberland County can cost over
Florida is making waves by considering changes to its school vaccine rules. The state's top health official, Joseph Ladapo, is leading this charge. He's known for questioning the science behind vaccines and COVID-19 safety measures. This has drawn a lot of criticism from medical experts. The propos
California is not happy with Trump's new AI rules. Just hours after Trump signed an order to stop states from making their own AI laws, Governor Gavin Newsom spoke up. He said the order is more about helping big tech companies than promoting real innovation. Newsom called out Trump and his AI advis
