Minnesota – Politics, Economy, Society
Constitutional framework Minnesota’s first state constitution was adopted in 1857 and ratified by Congress at the time of statehood in 1858. In 1974 it was revised, and it has been…
North Dakota – Resources, Power, Economy
North Dakota’s resources include sand and gravel, cement rock, clay, salt, uranium, and volcanic ash, but its two most valuable have been lignite coal and petroleum. In the early 21st…
Hong Kong – Politics, Economy, Society
Constitutional framework When it was a colony, Hong Kong was administered by a governor, who was appointed by and represented the monarch of the United Kingdom, directed the government, served…
Tackling the impact of cancer on health, the economy and society
Guest article by Sabine Vuik, Cormac Everard and Michele Cecchini, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) An estimated 11 people in the OECD are diagnosed with cancer every minute,…
Oklahoma – Native American, Plains Tribes, Sovereignty
Constitutional framework The general structure of the state’s constitution (1907; still in force but frequently amended) is similar to those of other states, but Oklahomans strengthened the legislature by limiting…
Vermont – Politics, Constitution, Governance
Constitutional framework On July 8, 1777, Vermont adopted a constitution that was the first in the United States to prohibit slavery and to eliminate property qualifications for voting or holding…
Alabama – Government, Society, Politics
Constitutional framework Alabama is governed by a bicameral legislature and a governor and cabinet. The legislature consists of the Senate, with 35 members, and the House of Representatives, with 105…
Ohio – Government, Society, Politics
Constitutional framework Ohio’s present constitution was adopted in 1851 but has been amended extensively as the state matured. Like the federal constitution, it provides for executive, legislative, and judicial branches…
Miami names new dean of the College of Education, Health and Society – Oxford Observer
Miami University hired Amity Noltemeyer as the Dean of the College of Education, Health and Society (EHS). Noltemeyer has been a faculty member at the university since 2010. She was…
People ages 55+ have their own gym for fitness – Alaska’s News Source
People ages 55+ have their own gym for fitness Alaska's News SourceHealth Watch: Seniors get fit and build community Alaska's News SourceHealth Watch: Age is just a number, seniors redefine…