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Paxtyn Merten

Paxtyn Merten is a senior data reporter for �� on the money desk. She is based in Seattle and previously worked for the Puget Sound Business Journal as a data reporter and beat reporter covering technology, transportation, and education.

Environment

Landslides are a threat to US infrastructure and safety. Here's where they pose the biggest threat.

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Sustainability & Climate

Lonely road: These are the states where people drive to work alone the most

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Business & Economy

'Upskilling' programs spread as employers try to retain top talent

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Autos & Transportation

As Americans use less gas, these states are still guzzling

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Business & Economy

Cybercrime losses were highest in these states

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Social Issues

Landlines may seem obsolete, but people in these states pick up their home phones the most

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Government & Politics

Most common first names of presidential campaign donors (and whom they're supporting)

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Environment

Just 5% of America's food waste is composted. Which states are getting it done?

A person scraping vegetable scraps from a cutting board into a compost bin outdoors. The scraps include leafy greens, onion peels and eggshells.

Sustainability & Climate

How and why states are committing to electric vehicles

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Sustainability & Climate

From restoring roads to advancing clean energy: How are states spending federal infrastructure dollars?

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