InvestigationsYou’ve survived the hellish slog through Florida’s ‘reemployment’ gauntlet. Here’s your prize Along with its application process that doesn’t work, Florida ranks among the nation’s bottom feeders when it comes to jobless benefits. It’s one reason many are facing financial ruin even if they stay coronavirus free.Updated November 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
CA’s high-speed rail project about to lose federal money again. Does it matter?Updated February 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
NC’s Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem’s removal — and not just over MinneapolisUpdated January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Health CareExclusive: White House targets opioid epidemic with millions for treatment. What’s in the plan?Updated March 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Politics & Government‘It takes away a layer of stress:’ Child tax credit payments hit NC bank accountsJuly 15, 2021 at 11:37 AM
PovertyAs COVID-related food assistance expands, Floridians experience delays, frustrationUpdated April 27, 2021 at 4:39 PM
InvestigationsThis pot of money is there to help the jobless. Florida can’t figure out how to tap itUpdated May 19, 2020 at 8:18 PM
The WestWho suffers the most from California’s high rents? It’s not the middle classUpdated October 24, 2019 at 2:47 PM
WorldCervical cancer is treatable. Why are women in Haiti still dying from it?Updated October 9, 2019 at 2:38 PM
PovertyTrump sees ‘liberal policies’ fueling California homeless crisis. What can he do about it?Updated September 17, 2019 at 11:12 AM
PolicyWhite House hopefuls have affordable housing plans. Will issue come up in debate?Updated September 12, 2019 at 8:13 PM
The WestTrump administration moves to limit food stamps, restrict free meals for childrenUpdated July 24, 2019 at 2:26 PM
EnvironmentNew database: Water sources in 43 states contain potentially unsafe chemical levelsUpdated June 5, 2019 at 6:00 AM
PovertySC’s Clyburn and Scott each champion poverty proposals. Can they find common ground?Updated April 4, 2019 at 10:01 AM
The WestMore money to fight homelessness could come California’s way under this bipartisan planUpdated April 3, 2019 at 10:28 AM
PovertySlice of Mississippi population that lacks a bank account is growingOctober 25, 2018 at 12:00 AM
The Influencer SeriesNC Influencers say state needs to give schools enough money and close achievement gapUpdated October 15, 2018 at 10:38 AM
WorldBill Gates wants the world’s leaders to invest in Africa’s young peopleUpdated September 25, 2018 at 1:07 PM
InvestigationsTitle-pawn shops ‘keep poor people poor.’ Who’s protecting Georgians from debt traps?Updated September 25, 2018 at 12:56 PM
PovertySNAP work requirements could increase deep poverty for someUpdated September 25, 2018 at 12:55 PM
Health CareOrganizers work toward ballot initiatives to push Medicaid expansionUpdated September 25, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Health CareTrump official rejects lifetime limit on Kansas Medicaid as dangerous to ‘safety net’Updated September 25, 2018 at 12:52 PM
