Ranchers sue New Mexico Game and Fish over elk herd management 
New Jersey could create new office to help state secure more federal jobs 
It’s About to Get Tougher for Transgender People in Montana to Amend Birth Certificates 
Critics denounce Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick’s “invasion” rhetoric on immigration, saying it will incite violence 
Schools and families weathered the pandemic together. Will the partnership last? 
New Mexico birders have the opportunity to participate in a community science project
A group of researchers chose a mountain peak in New Mexico as a location where birders can help with breeding...
Pay boosts and a prohibition on striking: Inside Denver’s first principals union contract
Denver’s first-ever contract with its principals union raises salaries for most school leaders, forbids them from striking, and gives them...
Parson signs bill limiting local governments’ use of health orders
The day after the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force ended live stream briefings, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a...
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas lawmakers would prioritize workers in 2021. But advocates say the working class was largely left behind.
When the 2021 Texas legislative session kicked off in January, the state’s unemployment rate in Texas was 6.8% — well...
Another business group calls for governor to keep incentives
Another business group is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to preserve tax incentives for Illinois businesses. Earlier this year, Pritzker...
After Austin shooting, advocates and Texas Democrats renew calls for action on gun violence
A shooting in downtown Austin that killed one person and injured 13 others early Saturday morning has renewed calls from...
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill allowing college athletes to profit off their own name and likeness
College athletes in Texas will soon be able to receive compensation from outside businesses that want to use their name,...
Teachers’ stress exceeded other workers’ this year, survey finds
It’s the last week of classes for high school theater teacher Stephen Berlanga, who has spent most of the year...
Price jump for used cars results in boost in Minnesota sales tax collected
The microchip shortage responsible for bottlenecking the production of new cars has been a boon for the used car market....
Governor’s power in front of Kentucky Supreme Court
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s COVID-19 orders once again went before the state’s Supreme Court as justices heard arguments Thursday on...
