Governors take aim at AI regulation, but others question what they can actually do
2026-10-06
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is leading a bipartisan group of governors with the goal of addressing AI regulation.Continue Reading
Some question whether a popular affordable housing policy is making the nation’s home shortage worse
2026-10-02
Across hundreds of U.S. cities and counties, there’s some form of what’s called inclusionary zoning. Is it working?Continue Reading
New report details failures that fueled Southern California’s deadly 2025 fires
2026-10-02
A new major report is out about the deadly 2025 Southern California wildfires.Continue Reading
US spends hundreds of millions to stop cartel gun trafficking but can’t say what works: GAO
2026-09-30
The government is spending millions to stop the southward flow of firearms, but a watchdog warns there’s no measure to say if it’s working.Continue Reading
The Pentagon will defend the November elections from foreign ‘meddlers’
2026-09-29
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says his department is taking new steps aimed at protecting the 2026 elections from foreign interference.Continue Reading
How linking Washington’s carbon auction to California’s makes it more conservative
2026-09-27
California, Washington state and Quebec each have a carbon market and now plan to join forces and combine their marketsContinue Reading
Despite not protecting Skid Row dogs, some animal advocates still prefer Bass for reelection
2026-09-25
Animal advocates say Mayor Karen Bass and her administration are not doing enough to protect animals stuck on Los Angeles’ Skid Row.Continue Reading
A bombshell PAC investigation in Maine offers a taste of the gray areas of political donations
2026-09-23
Tens of billions of dollars flow during each election cycle with a large chunk of that going to candidates seeking public office.Continue Reading
Gen Teetotaler: The young Americans upending our relationship with booze
2026-09-22
Alcohol use has fallen since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among younger people, which has left the booze industry scrambling.Continue Reading
The unpaid Americans’ work powering a $5.6 trillion ‘economy’
2026-09-22
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found the value of all that free work being done in the home to be roughly $5.6 trillion.Continue Reading
Wildlife crossings are popping up everywhere, but there’s a less sexy measure that’s more important
2026-09-20
An idea floated by State Farm to prevent animal collisions are wildlife crossings — specially designed bridges letting animals cross roads.Continue Reading
California’s high-speed rail went off the rails on travel expenses
2026-09-17
An investigation reveals the group running CA’s high-speed rail project violated states rules and contracts with millions of dollars in travel expenses.Continue Reading
Will the titans of American AI bend the knee to King Charles and a call for UK regulations?
2026-09-16
King Charles is bringing together AI leaders, but do the UK and EU have the power to regulate giant American tech companies?Continue Reading