"The bill seeks to tackle what officials describe as a literacy crisis, as more young students struggle with the foundational reading and writing skills needed for learning."| CommonWealth Beacon
Running water returned to all parts of Montana State Prison, according to a press release from Montana Department of Corrections spokesperson Carolynn Stocker. The return comes a little more than two weeks after the department abruptly shut off supply to most of the facility in response to leaks in the system. The post Water back on at Montana State Prison appeared first on Montana Free Press.| Montana Free Press
Three and a half years after State House aides went public with their desire to unionize, the effort remains stalled by skepticism from top Democrats who often position themselves as allies of labor.| CommonWealth Beacon
AS A FAMILY medicine physician at Boston Medical Center, I have cared for hundreds of individuals and families experiencing homelessness over the last 20| CommonWealth Beacon
The MBTA alone reported more than 600 assaults last year, including 33 assaults with weapons, 72 physical assaults and batteries, and 38 assaults and batteries with bodily fluids, Rep. Michael Day said as he introduced the bill that emerged from the Judiciary Committee he chairs.| CommonWealth Beacon
Tepper shared in an interview with CommonWealth Beacon that she took a previously-unreported trip up to Nova Scotia last month to meet with officials to discuss how Massachusetts can potentially tap into Canadian offshore wind, much in the way the state will soon have access to 1,200 megawatts of hydropower from Quebec.| CommonWealth Beacon
Supporters of the so-called Safe Communities Act say the stepped-up raids have stoked fear in immigrant communities and underscore the need to shield local law enforcement from entanglement with federal immigration authorities.| CommonWealth Beacon
EVERY YEAR, thousands of Massachusetts residents see a doctor—but never see a ballot. For low-income and minority communities that face barriers to voter registration, health care facilities can offer a […]| CommonWealth Beacon
Two abortion providers are suing Kansas over a handful of abortion laws. They say current laws are preventing people from accessing abortion care. The post What makes abortion regulations illegal in Kansas? This court fight will decide appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
A 2025 survey of more than 1,500 Kansans found that people are betting more often than they used to. Legalized sports betting is one reason for the increase.| Beacon: Kansas
Foster children moving to new homes might mean a new school district. That means education records, course credits and other information need to be transferred to a new school. That can delay enrollment.| Beacon: Kansas
An audit of the district found the board discussed topics in closed meetings that should have been public. But the district received an overall rating of ‘good.’| Beacon: Kansas City
More than 150 people showed up to a midday hearing to make their feelings known on a plan that would bring a gambling hub to Midtown.| THE CITY - NYC News
The new regents will have an ‘interim’ tag until the Minnesota State Legislature can make its own appointments.| MinnPost
Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed three bills to become law this week without his signature, creating two fishing-related laws and one that updates the rules governing accountants in the state.| KTOO
After fits and starts, state cannabis regulators predict up to 150 marijuana businesses will open statewide this year.| MinnPost
The state says it's working to find out how many animals are still at the facility and collect them.| KTOO
Nevada Chief Information Officer Timothy Galluzi said the state has recently started using AI to prescreen unemployment claims, burning through its backlog.| StateScoop
A yearlong partnership between Utah and the Aspen Institute aims to boost the fairness, transparency and accountability of the state's AI systems.| StateScoop
Electricity grid operators will seize the power to remotely switch off new rooftop panels in SA as the state's Energy Minister warns excessive solar could lead to another widespread blackout.| www.abc.net.au
Michigan Republicans have regained control of the Michigan House, ending Democrats’ complete control in Lansing that was achieved in 2022. Going into Tuesday’s election, Democrats enjoyed a slim 56-54 advantage in the House. But Republicans were able to flip four Democratic districts. In January, the GOP will have a 58-52 majority and be a check […]| Michigan Advance
