News State packaging laws and EPR updates: what businesses need to know
This summary highlights recent changes to state packaging policy, including Oregon’s EPR legal challenges, Georgia’s new bill, and labeling proposals in New…
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News Livestreamed courtrooms: balancing access and privacy in Washtenaw County
A grounded examination of how YouTube and Zoom hearings changed local court access and raised privacy questions, featuring community perspectives and procedural…
News Could funding cuts and visa limits trigger a graduate student exodus from the United States?
A tightening of federal research support, new loan limits, and immigration hurdles may be prompting talented graduate students to seek programs outside…
News How interagency agreements are reshaping the Department of Education’s role
The Education Department has begun moving program oversight to other agencies through a series of interagency agreements, prompting debate about efficiency, legality…
News New York City declares emergency and mobilizes services for severe snowstorm
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has activated a citywide emergency plan before a major snowstorm, imposing travel limits, opening warming centers and coordinating agencies…
News PDAC 2026 in Toronto to highlight global mineral projects and core shack showcases
PDAC 2026 brings together the global mineral sector in Toronto from March 1–4, 2026, featuring large trade-show space and selected Core Shack…
News Foreclosure starts rise and Eaton Fire recovery efforts transform local life
Foreclosure filings climbed in December 2026 and the one-year recovery from the Eaton Fire is reshaping local policy, relief programs and community…
News College finances and Illinois policy roundup: FAFSA updates and key state stories
An overview of federal student aid changes and pressing Illinois stories, including budget planning, data center regulation efforts and stadium negotiations
News Concerns grow over student loan oversight and shifting education policies
Lawmakers warn that federal oversight of student loan servicers is weakening, and educators are pushing back against state-level policy changes such as…
News DOJ sues Harvard to obtain applicant-level admissions records after affirmative action ruling
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking admissions records from Harvard as part of a review launched after the 2026 Supreme Court…