James Carter Senior News Editor 
Harrisburg, PA – Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania will once again be required to include cursive handwriting instruction in their curriculum. The move, signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro in February, marks a significant shift in educational priorities and a return to a skill once considered a fundamental part … Read more
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has proposed a significant increase to its electric rates, seeking a nearly 30% rise over the next three years. This request, filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) on February 27, outlines a plan to raise residential electric rates by 29.32% from 2027 to 2029. The proposed increases are … Read more
Cass County voters are set to join residents in 97 other Missouri counties on April 7 to decide on a significant property tax freeze measure. This initiative falls under the requirements of Senate Bill 3, which was enacted during a special session by state lawmakers last summer to address funding for stadium projects for the … Read more
The region is grappling with the aftermath of a powerful storm that recently impacted Southeast Asia. Originally known as Typhoon Yagi, the system has been renamed Tomo by the World Meteorological Organization’s Typhoon Committee, following a standard procedure for particularly destructive weather events. The change comes after Tomo caused widespread damage and a significant loss … Read more