Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed
Bill Pulte, a key figure in housing, recently shared some big news. He said President Donald Trump is taking strong steps to lower home prices and mortgage rates. Pulte believes these moves could make a huge difference for people who want to buy a home. Pulte talked about two main actions Trump is
Home loans are getting cheaper. This is big news for people who want to buy a house. But why is this happening? Let's break it down. The government is stepping in to help. They told two big companies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to buy lots of home loans. This is a lot of money. It's $200 billion.
The western US is facing a serious snow shortage, causing trouble for businesses and raising fears about water supplies for the summer. Brad Riesenberg, who owns a snowmobiling company in Utah, has never seen a winter like this one. The lack of snow has forced him to cancel tours and lose money. Uta
General Motors is facing a huge financial setback. They just announced a $6 billion loss. This is because they are slowing down their electric vehicle (EV) plans. It's not the first time they've taken a hit. Back in October, they already reported a $1. 6 billion loss for the same reason. This chang
Anchorage is thinking about using local money to support child care. Some people say this is a bad idea because of a fraud scandal in Minnesota. But is this a fair comparison? Minnesota's problem was with federal money. The money went through many hands before reaching the day cares. When fraud was
A significant shift in U. S. mining policy is on the horizon. The Trump administration and Congress are working together to reverse a ban on mining in northern Minnesota. This ban, put in place by former President Joe Biden, has been a point of contention for over a year. The focus is on the Twin Me
The government's recent changes to workers' rights have sparked a heated debate. Originally, the reforms were expected to cost businesses a hefty £5 billion annually. However, after some concessions, the estimated cost has dropped to £1 billion a year. This reduction has been met with mixed reaction
New York has long been a big deal in the world of science. It's the second biggest recipient of National Institutes of Health money. Plus, it has more top-notch academic institutions doing research than any other state. The state trains a lot of doctors and biomedical researchers. But this leadershi
A recent decision by the Naples City Council has sparked discussions about where local governments should draw the line between cost savings and community support. The council awarded a $7. 5 million fleet services contract to an out-of-town dealership, despite a local business, Tamiami Ford, offeri
