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The Latest
Where the 2026 Measles Surge Is Worst
Officials have confirmed more than 800 measles cases across 23 states so far this year.
Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderFeb. 11, 2026
States Join WHO Network
The U.S. departure from the World Health Organization became official in late January.
Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderFeb. 4, 2026
Here Are the ‘Best-Performing’ Cities
A new report that spotlights resilience in a cooling economy ranks Arkansas’ Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers and Utah’s St. George as its top metropolitan areas.
Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderJan. 27, 2026
GOP States See Red Over Lab-Grown Meat
Seven Republican-led states have banned the manufacture, sale or distribution of lab-grown meat – with the backing of RFK Jr.
Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderDec. 23, 2025
New York State as Weighed by the Data
Are New York state's best years ahead or behind us?
Eric J. GertlerDec. 15, 2025
States Await FEMA’s Fate
FEMA is facing an uncertain future under the Trump administration, which has sent conflicting signals.
Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderNov. 26, 2025
'Doubled Overnight': Q&A on SNAP Impact
What the SNAP crisis looks like, from a food bank director in the nation’s most SNAP-reliant state.
Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderNov. 7, 2025
How Affordable Is Your State?
A new affordability tracker from the Urban Institute shows how earnings in many places haven’t kept up with costs.
Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderOct. 28, 2025
Florida’s Population Problem
A growing population exacerbates long-running infrastructure issues.
Cecelia Smith-SchoenwalderOct. 10, 2025
