States at the forefront of fights over wetlands protections after justices slash federal rules
The Supreme Court in May sharply curtailed the Clean Water Act's power to protect millions of acres of wetlands
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Schoolkids in 8 states can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy
When classes resume for kids in eight states, they won’t have to worry about where their next meals will be coming from...
More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume
Children are heading back to classes and fall sports practices, and four more states are expecting their K-12 schools to...
Salmonella in ground beef sickens 16, hospitalizing 6, in 4 states, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says ground beef contaminated with salmonella has sickened at least...
Catastrophe losses double at Travelers as insurance industry, states hit by more severe events
Travelers, considered a bellwether for the insurance industry due to its size, said catastrophe losses doubled in its mo...
In-N-Out burger chain bans employees in five states from wearing masks without a doctor's note
In-N-Out will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless they have a doctor’s note, according to internal co...
The States With the Best Tap Water (and What to Do If Your State Has the Worst)
To some people, all—or at least most—drinking water tastes the same. Others have a more discerning palette, can can tast...
Biden is heading to South Carolina to show his economic agenda is keeping even red states humming
President Joe Biden is heading to South Carolina to make the case that his economic agenda is helping keep even red stat...
Minnesota saw 20% jump in abortions last year, partly due to patients from restrictive states
Minnesota recorded a 20% jump in abortions in 2022
$115M in federal grants will give a boost to smaller meat processors in 17 states
Smaller meat and poultry operators in 17 states will receive $115 million in grants
