This Washington town is burning. That’s the plan.
A crew member hoses down vegetation to keep a prescribed fire from spreading outside of a designated parcel. Local leaders…
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…
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…
Canadian tariffs to further raise prices, a top concern for voters
Shipping containers sit at Malcolm Transfer Station in Minneapolis on March 21, 2026. A developing trade war with Canada poses…
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…
Missouri kratom company destroys $10M in products after DEA crackdown
Todd Blanche, who was confirmed as attorney general on Aug. 8, appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the…
More rural hospital closures would mean long drives for pregnant women seeking obstetric care
A baby crawls on the carpet at the Alabama Birth Center in Huntsville, Alabama. In 14 states, the closure of…
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…