New Mexico
New Mexico Must Provide Internet, Devices to At-Risk Remote Learners, Court Rules
The ruling is the latest development in a years-long case alleging that the state’s education department failed to provide uniform public education to Native Americans, low-income children and others.
Longer, More Frequent Droughts Hit Western US
COMMENTARY | Periods of drought in the western United States have become longer over the past 50 years, according to a new study.
Ranking: The Worst States for Retirees
The least favorable places to live post-work years on the list, which was compiled from several sources, have high taxes and soaring housing costs, among other things.
Interstate Water Wars are Heating Up Along With the Climate
COMMENTARY | Sates should put at least as much effort into reducing water use as they do into litigation, because there are no guaranteed winners in water lawsuits.
Timber, Condos, Glamping? States Debate Land Use to Fund Schools
Some states are getting into the development business.
Lawmakers in One State Hope to Create a New Broadband Office
About a quarter of New Mexico students don't have home internet access. Legislators are proposing to create a division in the state's IT department to help address this and other digital equity issues.
12 Million People to Lose Unemployment Benefits This Month When Federal Programs Expire
Federal safety net programs that have provided additional unemployment benefits for workers who lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic are set to end.
New Mexico, Oregon, Michigan and Washington State Issue New Shutdown Orders
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Jackson, Mississippi accuses biodiesel plant of illegal dumping … A high denial rate for Hawaii workers compensation claims linked to Covid … Gov. Gavin Newsom expresses regrets for attending outside restaurant gathering.
Former City Council Candidate Arrested in Shooting at Albuquerque Statue Protest
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Iowa governor to sign order to allow people with felonies to vote … New Jersey police must report misconduct findings … Lawsuits filed against state-run nursing homes in New Jersey.
Medicaid Providers At The End Of The Line For Federal COVID Funding
State Medicaid directors say that without immediate funding, many of the health facilities that serve Medicaid patients could close permanently.
New Democratic Majorities Lead to Rush of Bills—and Conflict
With new trifectas, Democratic leaders in six states had the opportunity to push through many new laws. But there were also clashes, both internally and with Republicans.
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