Missouri governor taps DNR chief to lead agency overseeing state budget and purchasing
Kurt Schaefer speaks in January 2025 to the Missouri Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee during a hearing on his confirmation as…
Democrats aim to emulate Republicans in building state power
Montana state Sen. Cora Neuman, a Democrat, speaks at a January news conference in the Minnesota Capitol surrounded by state…
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 —…
With Midterms Looming, Journalists Consider Measles, Food Recalls, and Obamacare
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed fatal measles cases on CBS News 24/7’s Mornings on Aug.…
Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for
Uncertainty is inherent in science, but communicating it effectively requires more than explaining how much error is present in graphs.…
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…
Judge reinstates pause on Trump order limiting mail ballots
Volunteers at the Denver Clerk and Recorder’s office check and organize primary ballots on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Andrew…
Kansas City’s habit of dismissing the voters who say no
Sly James, mayor of Kansas City, after speaking about leadership, political activism and public investments last year at the Dole…
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…
Abortion initiative group sues Idaho state officials over ‘misleading’ ballot language
Melanie Folwell, lead organizer for the ballot initiative in Idaho to restore abortion access, speaks to supporters at the Idaho…
Why Older Pedestrians Fare Worse in Car Crashes
On an August morning two years ago, Meredith Melville was crossing Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California, to meet a friend…
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…