Primaries for the mayor and comptroller of New York City will be held on Tuesday, June 22. The winners will advance to the general election on Nov. 2, 2021. Thirteen Democrats and two Republicans are…
Nevada’s share of American Rescue Plan funding is equivalent to 17.2% of its total state budget in 2020, the third highest percentage among the 50 states, according to a new analysis by Pew Charitable Trusts. States’…
More than $4 million in Community Service Tax Credits are being given to 26 Kansas nonprofit organizations to help with fundraising efforts for education, health and child care and affordable housing. “The Community Service Tax…
Kansas’ tax receipts at the end of the 2020-21 fiscal year exceeded anticipated revenue levels by $758 million. Gov. Laura Kelly attributed this growth to signs that efforts to strengthen the states’ economy are working….
New Hampshire has won accolades for its post-pandemic recovery, but a new report suggests that the state’s attractiveness to businesses may be slipping. The Granite State is the 37th best state in the U.S. for…
New Jersey’s poverty rate was up 25% between 2009 and 2019 for male-headed households, according to a new report from the United Health Foundation. The 2021 Health Disparities report looks at more than 30 health-related measures gleaned…
Another major step toward New York’s recovery took place Monday when Canadian officials announced it would welcome fully vaccinated Americans to cross the border starting next month. However, the move was not immediately reciprocated by…
A United States Prosperity Index study published by the London-based Legatum Institute think tank ranked Minnesota third nationwide for prosperity. It’s the highest ranking among all Midwest states. The index uses a comprehensive set of indicators grouped…
Do you ever feel like the light of your computer screen is burrowing into your eyes and making your head pulse? Or feel dizzy or nauseous after looking at your phone? While you might think…
The population of Florida increased by 2,736,877 from 2010 to 2020, a gain of 14.6 percent, according to new data released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau. Only three states declined in population during that…