Voters to weigh different approaches to housing affordability in November
Voters in four states will decide housing-related ballot measures in November, providing testing grounds for different strategies to boost affordable homes.
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State takeovers of struggling Texas school districts come at a high cost, with little evidence of success
Local school boards and district administrators typically determine how public schools are run. If students are not meeting basic academic standards, though, state governments sometimes step in and take over the day-to-day operations of entire school districts.
High-risk pregnancy doctors publish new standards for care under state abortion bans
A group of maternal-fetal medicine specialists has developed new guidelines to help providers in those states navigate legal risks for themselves and medical challenges for their high-risk patients, Stateline reports.
New arrivals in the ER? Georgia gears up to solve rural maternal health crisis
Most of Georgia’s counties are without a labor and delivery unit. To fill those gaps, the state is looking to equip emergency rooms to handle obstetric emergencies. Advocates and doctors worry, however, that the ER is being used as a stopgap.
Think small, go far: Save gas with this one fun trick!
As gas prices climb, Kalamazoo residents are exploring e-bikes and other micromobility options to save money, improve transportation efficiency, and rethink how they get around safely.
Idaho moms and grandmothers are taking the fight for abortion rights to their neighbors’ doors
It's the only state this year where voters could reverse an abortion ban. With little national support, older women who never expected to be activists are powering the campaign.
Centuries-old forest offers scientists a direct link to Michigan’s past
Lake Superior’s newly documented, centuries-old red pines feature gnarled "alligator bark" and historical fire scars that provide scientists and historians with a rare, direct link to indigenous land management practices.
This neighborhood accelerator strengthens community in the digital age
The FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator empowers local associations with connections to funding, resources, and face-to-face engagement opportunities to build stronger communities.
From abandoned slope to natural sanctuary: Sugar Loaf opens a vibrant new chapter in Northern Michigan
The former ski resort begins a new life with the unveiling of its brand-new Summit Trail and breathtaking 360-degree autumn views.
Historic properties are prime candidates for residential and mixed-use developments
The revival of legacy commercial, educational and manufacturing properties embraces sustainability, technology and adds housing.
State takeovers of struggling Texas school districts come at a high cost, with little evidence of success
Local school boards and district administrators typically determine how public schools are run. If students are not meeting basic academic standards, though, state governments sometimes step in and take over the day-to-day operations of entire school districts.
High-risk pregnancy doctors publish new standards for care under state abortion bans
A group of maternal-fetal medicine specialists has developed new guidelines to help providers in those states navigate legal risks for themselves and medical challenges for their high-risk patients, Stateline reports.
New arrivals in the ER? Georgia gears up to solve rural maternal health crisis
Most of Georgia’s counties are without a labor and delivery unit. To fill those gaps, the state is looking to equip emergency rooms to handle obstetric emergencies. Advocates and doctors worry, however, that the ER is being used as a stopgap.
Think small, go far: Save gas with this one fun trick!
As gas prices climb, Kalamazoo residents are exploring e-bikes and other micromobility options to save money, improve transportation efficiency, and rethink how they get around safely.
Idaho moms and grandmothers are taking the fight for abortion rights to their neighbors’ doors
It's the only state this year where voters could reverse an abortion ban. With little national support, older women who never expected to be activists are powering the campaign.
Centuries-old forest offers scientists a direct link to Michigan’s past
Lake Superior’s newly documented, centuries-old red pines feature gnarled "alligator bark" and historical fire scars that provide scientists and historians with a rare, direct link to indigenous land management practices.
This neighborhood accelerator strengthens community in the digital age
The FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator empowers local associations with connections to funding, resources, and face-to-face engagement opportunities to build stronger communities.
From abandoned slope to natural sanctuary: Sugar Loaf opens a vibrant new chapter in Northern Michigan
The former ski resort begins a new life with the unveiling of its brand-new Summit Trail and breathtaking 360-degree autumn views.
Historic properties are prime candidates for residential and mixed-use developments
The revival of legacy commercial, educational and manufacturing properties embraces sustainability, technology and adds housing.
