US Justice Department challenges 4 more states over in-state tuition for immigrants
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is displayed on a speaker’s podium. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight) WASHINGTON —…
Missouri says its intoxicating hemp ban is clear. Industry says it’s unconstitutional
Missouri Hemp Trade Association president Jay Patel speaks during a press conference on the Missouri State Capitol steps April 14…
Pentagon fires Kansas journalist at Stars and Stripes in latest chapter of government censorship
Lara Korte graduated from the University of Kansas’ William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She reported for…
Trump and Kennedy’s Health Industry Deals Haven’t Been Enforced and Are at Risk of Vanishing
In the thick of his competitive reelection race in Michigan, Republican Rep. Tom Barrett joined Health and Human Services Secretary…
A State Gave Sheriffs 20% of Its Opioid Settlement Cash. We Followed the Money.
KFF Health News worked with three Louisiana news outlets — The Current, Gulf States Newsroom, and Verite News — to…
A Camp for Children With Brain Injuries Zips Ahead, Despite Federal Uncertainty
MILLVILLE, Pa. — In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid June air and struck their targets. Campers and…
Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement
Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally…
Shifting the cleanup cost of packaging waste to companies could encourage greener packaging – but only if states are aligned
Some state legislatures are seeking ways to alleviate anxieties about plastic waste. Rowanswiki/Wikimedia Commons Standing in your local retail store,…
Springfield cannabis workers secure Missouri’s second union contract after four-year wait
Key Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield (photo submitted). It’s been nearly a month since Key Cannabis Dispensary employees in Springfield ratified…
High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad for IVF Treatment
In the summer of 2024, Emilie and Justin Solomon found themselves on a top-secret mission in Greece. Their family and…
Mars rovers give scientists a ground-level view of the red planet – peek inside their NASA control room
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used two cameras to create this selfie in front of Mont Mercou, a tall rock outcrop.…
Missouri labor unions, abortion rights groups turn unlikely alliance into ballot power
Missouri labor and reproductive rights groups came together ahead of the August 2026 election to rally against Amendments 4 and…