Savannah Maher
Reporter
SHORT BIO
Savannah is a reporter based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her reporting centers on Indigenous communities and rural economies.
Latest Stories (273)
U.S. GDP grew by 1.6% in the first quarter, slower than expected
Apr 25, 2024
This marks the end of a six-quarter streak of GDP growth of 2% or more. But the downshift might not be cause for worry just yet.
Bidding war for rights to air NBA’s 2025 season is officially on
Apr 24, 2024
Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ and Netflix want to expand their live sports offerings. The deal can be worth tens of billions of dollars.
The WIC family food program is getting a refresh, but requirements are still tough to navigate
Apr 23, 2024
The nutrition program is restrictive by design, but updates to the food package are giving parents and kids more options.
Abortion included among pregnancy-related conditions covered under new EEOC guidelines
Apr 18, 2024
Guidelines for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act detail the accommodations pregnant workers can seek under the law, including unpaid leave.
Summer EBT will help families buy groceries. But 14 states are opting out.
Apr 12, 2024
Administrative costs and a lack of political will are leading some states to turn down a new food aid program for children.
In Indian Country, federal budget dysfunction takes a toll
Apr 9, 2024
A long, drawn out budget cycle marked by stopgap spending and the threat of a shutdown takes a toll, says Justin Barrett, treasurer of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.
"Green bank" funding could help renewables be more profitable for investors
Apr 5, 2024
The government will route $20 billion through community lenders and nonprofits that are geared to clean energy and climate solutions.
Affordability is key for the latest wave of car shoppers. Can carmakers keep up?
Apr 2, 2024
Many companies have focused on building more expensive SUVs and fewer affordable compact cars. That's causing a mismatch with current demand.
Most of the Colorado River's diverted water goes to agricultural uses, study finds
Apr 1, 2024
A whopping three quarters of the river's water that is used by humans goes to irrigation for farms and livestock, according to the journal Communications Earth & Environment.
2030 census will include "Middle Eastern or North African" box for the first time
Mar 29, 2024
One outcome of the “Middle Eastern or North African” (MENA) box will be a clearer picture of economic conditions in Arab American communities.