
Confronting a Killer: Life Afterward
After her son’s death, Joan Scourfield forgave the man responsible, paving the way for powerful criminal justice reform advocacy.

After her son’s death, Joan Scourfield forgave the man responsible, paving the way for powerful criminal justice reform advocacy.

Economic, demographic, and quality of life trends define The Institute’s annual report, highlighting AI, Medicaid cuts, tariffs.

The Education Scorecard reveals a decade-long decline in U.S. student performance, worsened by the pandemic, but recent gains in math offer hope.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board approved a $2.1B budget after weeks of debate, ensuring key changes.

A Turbli analysis reveals eight of the top 10 turbulent U.S. airports are in the Mountain West, with Denver first.

Rep. Tip McGuire’s duck tie symbolized the “three lame ducks” behind a debated tax relief, education funding deal.

The NC Child Fatality Task Force’s 2026 report urges stronger car seat laws and more support for youth mental health.

City Manager Jackie Bryant announced the termination of Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance amid an ongoing investigation.


A PERC report highlights economic benefits of prescribed burns, noting $1 in fuel treatment can save up to $6 in costs.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the FY 2027 budget, emphasizing strategic investments while cutting $300M in new spending.

“When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Kyrylo Gencho’s life in Kharkiv changed overnight. Losing his business, he fled.”