California, Drenched by Winter Rain, Is Told ‘Drought’s Over’

By MATT STEVENS April 7, 2017 After six years of a prolonged drought in California, it is all but over. On Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown ended the drought emergency for the vast majority of the state. The drought had reduced Folsom Lake, a major reservoir in...

Arizona Frees Money for Private Schools, Buoyed by Trump’s Voucher Push

By DANA GOLDSTEIN April 7, 2017 Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona has signed into law sweeping changes in how state money can be used to educate students, making it easier for parents to enroll their children in private schooling at public expense. The bill, which...