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While various types of voucher plans have been proposed in states across the country in recent years, the issue has always proved controversial among voters, particularly in rural areas. In West Texas, voters are still considering the costs and benefits of ESAs and whether their legislators are listening.

In rural Texas, some voters are hesitant about school vouchers. Are their lawmakers listening?

This legislative session, creating Education Savings Accounts — which would let parents use public funds towards private education costs — is a top priority for many Texas Republicans. But the voucher plan has also caused contentious clashes between some rural voters and the lawmakers who represent them.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting dismissed part-time reporter Amelia Ferrell Knisely after she covered allegations of the mistreatment of people with disabilities in the state's care. Knisely (left) is shown reporting in this 2021 photograph.

Reporter's dismissal exposes political pressures on West Virginia Public Broadcasting

A reporter was dismissed after state officials complained — the latest instance of political pressure on the station from Gov. Jim Justice's administration and some state legislators.

Sustainable Cabin

Keith Kohanek visits Texas Tech's Sustainable Cabin.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jinBlR5ql7o&list=UUm7CDaQxzbi3KFEt-SkRqbQ&index=6&feature=plcpTTU…

Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China

At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China's neighbors and U.S. allies to help.

Micheal Ward and Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn are strangers who connect on the dance floor in <em>Lovers Rock. </em>

'Fresh Air' Critic Revisits The TV, Books And Movies That Helped Ease Lockdown

From Lovers Rock to The Good Lord Bird, the titles on John Powers' year-end list didn't simply distract; they also delved into enduring questions of freedom, dignity and survival.

Gabriel Sterling with the Georgia Secretary of State's office pleaded Tuesday for a stop to conspiracy theories surrounding the election.

As Trump's Election Pressure Campaign Hits Republican Officials, Some Hit Back

"History will not be kind to those who are cognizant of the truth and yet choose silence for political expediency," said a Florida county GOP elections supervisor.

There Aren't Enough Houses On The Market To Meet Demand

During the Great Recession, investors bought up a lot of homes and are now renting them out. In cities like Denver, even as home prices soar, investors are still not putting those properties back on the market.

Susan Rice On North Korea Summit

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice about President Trump's meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, which ended with no agreement.

The cockpit of a grounded Lion Air Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft is seen on March 15.

After Boeing Crashes, New Attention On The Potential Flaws Of Software

Two Boeing 737 Max crashes are raising questions about whether the convenience of software has made it easier to miss the seriousness of possible flaws.

Kathy Hochul Will Soon Become New York's Governor — Here's How She Differs From Cuomo

With the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to become the first woman governor of New York state.

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