State funding board approves lower-than-average growth rate

The State Funding Board voted to set a growth rate for the state lower than average but higher than last year’s projected numbers as economic experts cited a “volatile” and “uncertain” economic…

AI capabilities, infrastructure among request during state budget hearings

Investments in AI technology, maintaining state roadways and bridges amid declining revenues, and growing economic development and tourism initiatives were among funding requests presented by state…

Van Epps wins U.S. District 7 race

In a race that was watched nationwide, former Department of General Services Commissioner Matt Van Epps defeated State Rep. Aftyn Behn in the 7th District U.S. Congressional special election on Dec…