Colorado owns more than 8 million acres that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) keeps safe for everyone. These lands give clean air, water, and space for wildlife. They also bring tourists, hunters, and people who love clear night skies. In 2025, visitors spent over $2 billion on the state’s econom
Illinois voters have chosen a new face for the Senate, electing a Black woman who has long worked under Governor JB Pritzker. The win shows how powerful state politics can be when a governor’s backing is combined with substantial outside money. The campaign began when the incumbent senator, Richard
Colorado and 30 other states have kicked off a fresh antitrust trial against Live Nation, the music‑event powerhouse that owns Ticketmaster. The move comes after the U. S. Department of Justice pulled out of a $280 million settlement with the company, saying it was “a travesty” and that the deal did
Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th
Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t
Oregon is preparing for a snowy week, with the Cascades and Coast Range expected to receive the brunt of the storm. This is not just any snowfall; it's a much-needed relief for a year that has seen the lowest snowpack since 1981. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for
Colorado is on the hunt for its next top educator. The state's Department of Education has opened the doors for nominations for the 2027 Teacher of the Year award. This isn't just about finding the best teacher; it's about honoring those who make a real difference in students' lives and communities.
Oregon lawmakers are pushing a bill that would lower taxes for more than 200, 000 families and give a $25 million credit to local businesses that create good jobs. The proposal aims to fix the state’s budget gap created by federal tax cuts that largely benefited billionaires. If the current fede
Iowa's public schools are in a tough spot. They are losing students and money. This is not new. It has been happening for years. The state has been cutting funds for public schools. At the same time, it has been giving money to private schools. This is not fair to the students or the teachers. The
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
