Politics: 2026Talks - February 16, 2026

Daily Audio Newscast - February 16, 2026

Senate committee OKs sales tax deductions for affordable housing construction

New Mexico environment officials issue nearly $16 million fines to Los Alamos National Lab over legacy waste

South Dakota regulators approve wind farm that will be the largest in the state

South Dakota House rejects proposal requiring neighboring cities, counties to permit data centers

Court ‘transparency’ bill that would require ‘cooling off’ period for judges heads to Utah House

End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk

Passage of federal science funds a lifeline for Colorado’s aerospace industry

Lawmakers call for investigation of Oklahoma student walkouts

Oklahoma high court rebukes lawmakers’ request to keep data private

North Dakota reports second case of measles in 2026, with officials warning of community spread

Farmers face greater risk with planting insurance option removed

North Dakota has an anti-mask law. Could it apply to ICE agents?

Montana Supreme Court finds Kalispell man who filmed police obstructed officers

With Western Alaska salmon runs weak, managers set limits on the pollock fleet’s chum bycatch

Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - February 9-14, 2026

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A California county’s only hospital cleared a federal hurdle, but it still needs millions to reopen

OTC bull elk licenses eliminated in northern Gunnison Basin starting in 2026

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Pages from the Past - From the 139-year history of the Kiowa County Press - February 15, 2026