IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor Finding a 6-carat diamond in a state park is a nice reminder that luck can still hit regular folks. Elena Vasquez An 8-under 63 this early in the tournament shows she is swinging with real confidence. Derek Foss That national number would look better if states like Arkansas caught up instead of dragging averages down. Tom Gallagher Location and condition clearly drive those big gaps more than people admit. Mega Millions Reveals Numbers for $261M Jackpot — Sep 22, 2026On Sept. 22, 2026, Mega Millions drew a $261 million estimated jackpot with numbers 7, 13, 26, 37, 68 and Mega Ball 8, with no jackpot winner and the next drawing scheduled for Sept. 25. Separately, Arkansas and Texas published results for their Tuesday lottery games, reflecting draws across their respective offerings.
Chris Dalton Texas sitting at 26 means they should focus more on salary growth if they want to compete for educators. Trump Administration to Send $500 ACA Refunds to Nearly 1 Million Enrollees — Sep 9, 2026President Donald Trump plans to issue $500 rebates to up to 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states before the November midterms, funded by roughly $500 million in excess ACA fees that insurers returned to the government. The move, pitched as consumer relief and a showcase of his health-care agenda, dovetails with his midterm strategy and will be highlighted in his convention remarks, with specific state concentrations noted as Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
