Excessive Heat Warnings In West As 300,000 Acres Burn

More Than 30 Million People In Western States Are Under Excessive Heat Warnings And Advisories Monday, With Multiple Cities Hitting Record-High Triple-Digit Temperatures. As Of Sunday, More Than 300,000 Acres Have Burned In Six Western States.

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Migration Study Shows Big Cities Continue Losing Population

Americans In The First Quarter Of 2021 Continued Their 2020 Pattern Of Moving From Expensive, Densely Populated Areas To Warmer, More Tax-Affordable States, According To A New Study From Updater Technologies.

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Red States Have The Lowest Unemployment Rates

Republican-Led States And Vermont Reported The Lowest Unemployment Rates In April, According To A New Report by The U.S. Commerce Department. States Led By Democratic Governors Recorded The Highest Jobless Rates, According To The Report.

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At Least 7 States Amend Mask Requirements To Align With Updated CDC Guidance

At Least 7 States Amended Their Existing Mask Orders To Align With CDC Guidance And Exempt Fully Vaccinated Individuals From Most Indoor Mask Requirements, As Of May 14.

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Report Details Franchise Corporation Practices That Hurt Small Business

A First-of-its-kind Report Released Tuesday By A U.S. Senator Details Alleged “Deceptive And Misleading” Practices By Franchise Corporations That Hurt Small Business Owners.

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National Mental Health Crisis Emerges Among Youth During Pandemic Lockdowns

Children And Young Adults Are Experiencing Increased Mental Health Issues, And Suicide Also Is On The Rise Within The Age Group At Least In Part Because Of Ongoing State Shutdowns, According To Several Reports.

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Western Voters Increasingly Concerned About Wildfires & Support Conservation Efforts

According To A Survey Of Eight Mountain West States, Voters Are Worried For The Future Of Nature And Agreed Their Respective States Should Still Fund Conservation Efforts Despite Budget Concerns.

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‘Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities’ Act Introduced By Tennessee Senator

“The Biden Administration Has Made It Clear They Do Not Intend To Adhere To Our Immigration Laws, So The Senate Must Work To Support Law Enforcement And Enhance Our National Security. The Legislation Will Protect Our Neighborhoods, Our Law Enforcement, And Our Families.” – Sen. Bill Hagerty

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President Trump Criticizes Latest Impeachment As Continuation Of ‘Witch Hunt’

Trump Says That The Second Impeachment Attempt By House Democrats Is “Really A Continuation Of The Greatest Witch Hunt In The History Of Politics”.

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