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Michigan’s Tax System Switch Causes Refund Delays

June 23, 2026

Michigan changed its old tax system this spring, and that switch slowed refunds. The state now says it has finished processing 95 % of the 2025 returns, but many taxpayers still wait longer than usual. The new system was meant to be safer and more accurate, but the transition added extra steps

finance

New Funding Platform Opens Doors for Biotech Startups

June 23, 2026

A fresh platform is making waves in the biotech world by giving small life science companies a new way to raise money. Instead of relying on big investors or banks, this platform lets them collect smaller investments from everyday people through crowdfunding. Unlike general crowdfunding sites, this

education

New Vet Service Brings Care to Arkansas Farms

June 22, 2026

Arkansas State University just opened a special vet service that drives out to farms instead of making animals come to the clinic. This means farmers no longer have to transport large animals like horses or cattle for routine check-ups or emergencies. Two vets, including Dr. Trey Neyland, will visit

education

Alaska’s Court Battle Over a New Charter School

June 21, 2026

The acting attorney general has taken the Fairbanks district to Alaska’s highest court, demanding that it open a charter school that the district had previously turned down. This move follows a recent judge’s refusal to force the district to start the school, citing lack of immediate harm and financ

education

Pennsylvania’s Higher Ed Deal Hangs in the Balance Before June Deadline

June 21, 2026

Pennsylvania is at a crossroads with its higher education funding plan. After two years of bipartisan work, the state has created a performance-based model for its biggest public universities, linking state money to student success and economic impact. But with the June 30 budget deadline looming, t

opinion

How a Desert Lizard Saved Thousands of Lives

June 20, 2026

A lizard that can wait months without eating sparked a breakthrough in medicine. Scientists noticed the Gila monster keeps its blood sugar steady during long fasts, and a researcher at a Veterans Affairs hospital isolated a venom component that mimics a human gut hormone but lasts much longer. ...

art

Colors That Fly Over Denver

June 20, 2026

Denver’s downtown will soon be filled with bright, moving sculptures that float above the city’s streets. The project is called “Skynets Over Downtown” and was created by the kinetic art company Poetic Kinetics together with Colorado artist Patrick Shearn. The pieces react to the wind, so they

politics

Billionaires Face a One‑Time Tax to Help California Health Care

June 20, 2026

A new ballot measure in California would charge a one‑time 5 % tax on residents whose net worth exceeds $1 billion. The proposal, backed by the state’s largest health‑care workers union, aims to raise about $100 billion for a special fund. Ninety percent of the money would go to health‑care programs

politics

Boulder County’s Mental Health Tax: How Funds Are Being Divided

June 20, 2026

The county council has decided how to use most of the money raised by a new 0. 15% sales tax that will run for three years. The tax, approved by voters last fall, is expected to bring in about $40 million total or roughly $13 million each year. The goal is to fund a wide range of mental health and s

environment

Trail Work in Alaska’s Biggest Park Is a Year‑Long Job

June 20, 2026

Alaska is known for its harsh winters and endless road projects, but keeping the trails in Chugach State Park running smooth is a full‑time effort. Volunteers with the Chugach Park Fund discover that trail planning, material sourcing, crew hiring and fundraising happen all year round, not just in su