As New York City climbs out of the deep pandemic-dug economic hole, the construction industry is flashing a warning signal for how difficult it will be to recover from the worst downturn since the Great…
With the exact timeline for COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 still uncertain, Chicago is launching a new virtual academy this fall for students with certain underlying medical conditions, with a late July deadline to…
Colorado’s economy is recovering faster than expected, according to state economic forecasts. The Legislative Council Staff (LCS), a nonpartisan arm of the General Assembly, released its June forecast on Friday, saying the state’s general fund is projected…
Right above you is the sky – or as scientists would call it, the atmosphere. It extends about 20 miles (32 kilometers) above the Earth. Floating around the atmosphere is a mixture of molecules –…
A new study by the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy shows right-to-work states have fared better than states that lack employee freedom laws when it comes to job losses and recovery during the coronavirus pandemic….
Researchers are testing a way to use facial recognition technology to selectively divert invasive Asian carp species in the Illinois River. The Nature Conservancy, Illinois’ Department of Natural Resources and Whoossh Innovations are testing the…
A new study evaluating the Biden administration’s proposed 2022 budget found the plan would significantly lower GDP and cost 165,000 U.S. jobs. President Joe Biden has proposed about $6 trillion in federal spending for the…
A borough president is a potentially powerful “mini-mayor” — influencing land use and holding sway over community boards, grants to local groups and more. Current and recent members of the City Council are in the…
The ocean we want is one that plays a key role in solving humanity’s three main global issues: protecting biodiversity, creating a sustainable economy and regulating climate. The ocean today moderates climate change, absorbs a…
When President Joe Biden took Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning pickup for a test drive in Dearborn, Michigan, in May 2021, the event was more than a White House photo op. It marked a new phase…