Saskatchewan Job Growth Hits Record Low Unemployment, Health and Safety Advances

Saskatchewan's economy is showing strong growth in 2025, with record-high employment and the lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 4.9%, alongside a significant increase in urban housing starts. The provincial government is investing nearly $1.54 million to improve traffic safety across 61 communities, reflecting its commitment to infrastructure and public well-being. Meanwhile, Oregon's 2025 legislative session concluded with progress on housing, mental health, education, and healthcare access, though transportation funding remains unresolved, prompting a special session. Historically, state legislatures in the U.S. have evolved from dominant colonial powers to a more balanced role within state governments, regaining influence over the past 50 years after a post-Civil War decline. At the federal level, bipartisan efforts under President Trump’s administration, particularly through the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are targeting drug manufacturer advertising despite a longstanding Supreme Court ruling permitting it. These legislative actions underscore ongoing efforts across different levels of government to address economic, social, and health-related challenges.