Iowa could be on the cusp of a hydrogen rush; lawmakers weigh regulations

California faith leaders condemn move to undermine climate regulation

Strength of Texas' latest abortion law to be decided in court

New Mexico 9th state to end participation in federal immigration detention

New tech helps power grids by shifting EV charging to off-peak hours

New Mexico House passes medical malpractice reform

Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to lower food prices

Daily Audio Newscast - February 16, 2026

Politics: 2026Talks - February 16, 2026

Kansas governor vetoes anti-trans bathroom bill, citing ‘numerous and significant consequences’

After Minnesota church protest, states move to crack down on disruptions

Court ‘transparency’ bill that would require ‘cooling off’ period for judges heads to Utah House

Senate committee OKs sales tax deductions for affordable housing construction

New Mexico environment officials issue nearly $16 million fines to Los Alamos National Lab over legacy waste

South Dakota regulators approve wind farm that will be the largest in the state

End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk

South Dakota House rejects proposal requiring neighboring cities, counties to permit data centers

Passage of federal science funds a lifeline for Colorado’s aerospace industry

Lawmakers call for investigation of Oklahoma student walkouts

Oklahoma high court rebukes lawmakers’ request to keep data private

North Dakota reports second case of measles in 2026, with officials warning of community spread

Farmers face greater risk with planting insurance option removed

North Dakota has an anti-mask law. Could it apply to ICE agents?

Montana Supreme Court finds Kalispell man who filmed police obstructed officers