As cranes fill the skyline and new projects move from planning to construction, we must remember what makes all of this possible. It is not just the concrete, steel, or technology. It is the skilled men and women who install, power, maintain, and modernize the electrical systems that keep Ohio running. Whether constructing transmission lines, […]

Wisconsin rail service to Chicago and the Pacific Northwest will share in a $140 million upgrade from the federal government. The investment, awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration, will be used to overhaul 41 passenger locomotives that pull trains on the popular Hiawatha route connecting Milwaukee and Chicago and trains that pass through Wisconsin enroute […]

MONTANA — I (Kendall Hudson) looked at why investing can be several steps away for many workers, especially when rent, child care and keeping a car running take most of what they earn.

University of North Texas has reduced its budget deficit from $45 million to less than $19 million, the university president said at the latest board of regents meeting. 

As candidates campaign across the state this year, voters will hear some politicians claim state spending is out of control. What they may not hear are the real reasons for the spending increases, what it’s paying for, or where Maine stands compared to the rest of the country in terms of spending. The truth is […]

The Utah Public Service Commission has approved a settlement with Rocky Mountain Power, solving a rare rate increase proposal dispute that reached the Utah Supreme Court. Many eyes have been following the controversy-filled process, including Utah’s top elected officials. That includes Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, who ended up switching his past pointed remarks against the […]

A state panel on Wednesday gave final approval to revisions to a scrutinized bonus program for employees of the office that oversees billions of dollars in state funds.  The unanimous decision by the governor-led State Investment Board followed little discussion. The board previously heard about the proposed changes for fiscal year 2027 in June. The […]

In a recent guest column, I argued that Wisconsin’s clean energy future is about affordability, jobs, manufacturing and economic competitiveness. The next question is equally important: Not one regulatory docket at a time. Wisconsin stands at one of the most consequential energy crossroads in its history. Artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and electrification are driving electricity […]