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The Political Fight Shaping Tick-Borne Disease ResearchTick-borne illnesses have moved from a regional health concern to a national policy issue. Lyme disease remains the best-known example, while babesiosis,…How Social Security’s Trust Fund Crisis Could Hit in 2035Social Security is facing a long-term financing gap that could affect retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. According to the 2024 Trustees Report, the…Voting By Mail Returns To The Midterm BattlegroundThe fight over voting by mail returns for the midterm cycle as lawmakers, election officials, courts, and political campaigns revisit how ballots are…Why Wildfire Season Is Becoming A Major State Budget IssueWildfires have become a recurring fiscal emergency for states across the American West and beyond. Longer dry periods, hotter temperatures, stronger winds, and…What the CHIPS Act means for computer chip jobs in ArizonaArizona has become one of the most important locations in the United States for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The CHIPS and Science Act is accelerating…The Growing Scrutiny on Consumer Tracking in Online RetailOnline shopping has become a highly personalized experience. Retailers can remember preferred sizes, recommend products, recover abandoned carts, and tailor…How Bank Failures Are Sparking New Rules for Regional LendersThe collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic exposed weaknesses in how regional lenders manage deposits, interest-rate risk, and…Inside the Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent AgainThe annual clock change has become a familiar source of frustration in the United States. Twice a year, most Americans adjust their clocks, sleep schedules,…Why Grocery Store Mergers Are Drawing Federal ScrutinyThe Federal Trade Commission is taking a harder look at grocery store mergers because consolidation can affect nearly every household. When a large chain…The debate over banning flavored tobacco products goes localThe fight over flavored tobacco products is moving from national headlines into city councils, county boards, school districts, and neighborhood stores. With…