This year, the Alaska Legislature has a historic number of women representing districts across the state, with the first ...

Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag ...

The new law is among the most restrictive governing displays of flags, and is part of a polarizing debate focused on the Pride flag and other expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. support. By Isabella Kwai ...

March 29 (UPI) --Utah became the first state in the country to ban flying the LGBTQ Pride flag in all public school and government buildings, after Gov. Spencer Cox let the bill pass into law.

Without any staff in place, states question how and if they will get the rest of their money, especially for upcoming summer ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A new bill in Utah will see any state or local government building displaying the LGBTQIA+ pride flag receive a $US500 fine. Utah's Republican governor said he choose ...

The Four Corners region — where Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah meet — is among those on the radar for high fire potential given the unfavorable conditions. Firefighters in San Juan County ...

Torontonians could soon be pulling out their shorts (and umbrellas) in preparation for balmy April weather. This week’s forecast comes on the heels of a weekend ice storm that downed trees and ...