Elliott Davis
Staff Writer
Recent Work by Elliott Davis
10 States With the Worst Infrastructure
These states have the worst combined quality of transportation, energy and internet systems – painting a picture of a country that has long grappled with mediocre infrastructure.
Maryland Is Becoming More Racially Diverse
The state is now the most racially diverse on the East Coast, according to census data. But segregation and inequality complicate the picture.
Australia Tries to Save Its Coral Reefs
As world leaders meet at a U.N. summit to address climate change, efforts are underway in Australia to slow the loss of one of the crisis’ many victims: corals.
Spending Plans Mar Biden’s Climate Message
The president spoke of the need for urgency in Glasgow, but a political battle back in the U.S. is holding up his administration’s massive climate commitment.
States Get Graded on School Funding
Per-pupil funding is especially lacking in Southern and Western states, according to the nonprofit Education Law Center.
See State Jobless Numbers
The latest jobless figures by state help quantify the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Questions About Marijuana Legalization, Answered
Recreational marijuana is legal in 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam.
States Where Marijuana Is Legal
Each state has its own rules for how much cannabis people can possess, gift and grow.
The Most, Least Energy-Efficient States
The most energy-efficient states are generally in the Northeast and West regions of the country, according to WalletHub.
Campaign Finance Reform? Maybe Next Cycle
Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin are shattering gubernatorial fundraising records in Virginia, but political experts would ‘really be surprised’ if this leads to campaign finance reform.
