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The new Colorado River plan is out, and it's already under fire
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (275+ words) Last Friday, the federal government put out a plan forcing some states to cut back on water from the Colorado River. By Monday, the state of Nevada filed a lawsuit describing the cuts as an unfair burden. The Colorado River…...
A year since Trump's big tax bill, SNAP enrollment has fallen dramatically
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (674+ words) Even if they’re employed, people eligible for SNAP benefits may struggle to prove they’re working enough hours to meet work requirements. President Donald Trump signed his big tax and spending bill into law on July 4, 2025. The new law makes it…...
West prepares for extreme measures to relieve pressure on Colorado River
3+ mon, 18+ hour ago (214+ words) Nearly three-quarters of the water in the Colorado River system is used for irrigation. Kyle Roerink, executive director of water conservation group Great Basin Water Network, just finished looking through the latest federal report. “This is the scariest thing I…...
It’s been a rough couple of years for utility bill increases. Here's why it's about to get worse.
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (378+ words) Fresh data from energy nonprofit PowerLines and Ipsos this week says utilities requested $9.4 billion in rate hikes in the first quarter of 2026. It’s been a rough couple of years for utility bill increases, and it’s not about to get better....
States are getting crypto‑curious
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (151+ words) At least 19 states have either passed or considered legislation that would allow state governments to invest in cryptocurrency or other digital assets, according to Liz Farmer, senior officer at Pew Charitable Trusts. State governments invest their money a lot like…...
The K-shaped economy in and around New Mexico, right off Route 66
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (758+ words) The area around Albuquerque has long been a hub for scientific and technological development. This appears to be true for AI, too, but the full picture of this regional economy is much more complex. It's the 100th anniversary of Route 66, a…...
A view of the U.S. economy from Route 66 — 100 years on
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (520+ words) Turns out you can learn a lot about the U.S. economy traveling along this iconic highway. On this 100th anniversary year of what’s called the “Mother Road,” I wanted a more immersive, updated view of the U.S. economy by traveling a…...
Bipartisan bill would help parents to monitor kids' social media for harmful activity
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (177+ words) Sammy's Law would require social media apps to allow access from third-party software that lets parents check children's online profiles and direct messages for signs of cyberbullying, illicit drug use and other online harms. We've become used to data from…...
New Mexico to become first state to offer free universal child care
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) Starting in November, New Mexico will offer free care to all families regardless of their income. New Mexico is set to become the first U.S. state to offer universal child care. Starting in November, it will offer free care to all…...