Texas made headlines by being the first state to buy bitcoin for its treasury. This move sparked a wave of similar actions across the country. Other states are now following suit, eager to get a piece of the cryptocurrency pie. The Lone Star State invested about five million dollars in the BlackRoc
Vermont's high school sports scene is heating up, and it's time for fans to have their say. The sixth round of voting for the Delta Dental Vermont Varsity Insider Athletes of the Week is now open. This initiative allows the public to vote for outstanding girls and boys athletes from various sports.
Maine is at a crossroads. The state's future hinges on tackling complex issues like climate change, public health crises, and economic shifts. To navigate these challenges, Maine needs a leader who understands science and can make decisions based on evidence. Dr. Nirav Shah, a former CDC director, i
Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra
Texas is becoming a hotspot for solar panel production. In Wilmer, just outside Dallas, T1 Energy's G1_Dallas plant is buzzing with activity. Here, robots and humans work side by side to produce 20, 000 solar panels daily. This advanced facility, which opened last year, employs 1, 200 people and ope
Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,
Maine's agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries are facing tough times. Workers in these fields are dealing with a lot of stress. This stress comes from money problems, logistics, and mental health issues. It's even harder for those in rural areas to get the help they need. Forestry workers u
Maine's recent drought left many businesses and nonprofits struggling. The federal government stepped in to help. They expanded disaster relief loans to more areas. York County and several New Hampshire counties are now included. Before, they were left out. The loans are for those hit hard by the dr
Vermont's high school winter sports scene is buzzing with talent. Every week, fans get to vote for their favorite athletes. This week, there are plenty of impressive performances to consider. Voting is easy. Just head to the official website. No emails or social media posts will count. The deadline
