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New York April 10, 2023

New York Legislature delays budget again: 'zero movement in discussions'

New York legislators on Monday passed another weeklong extension for the state's budget as progress on a new one remains at a virtual standstill.

OPINION April 10, 2023

This $6 trillion problem threatens to push inflation even higher

The Fed pays over $750 million in interest every day to banks, hedge funds and other institutions that have parked $5.7 trillion in its vaults. A year ago, that daily payment was $18 million.

OPINION April 10, 2023

This crisis is flashing danger and America must change course or our children will pay

This crisis is flashing danger and America must change course or our children will pay. $31-trillion-plus national debt eclipsed the size of our economy.

Wisconsin April 5, 2023

Conservatives pick up landslide policy victories in Wisconsin election despite Supreme Court loss to liberals

While control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court was handed to liberals in Tuesday's election, voters gave conservatives three wins related to cash bail and welfare benefits.

Maine March 31, 2023

Maine Gov. Mills' approval of 2-year budget averts potential shutdown

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a two-year budget into law Monday, averting looming shutdown threats by Republicans in the Legislature.

Missouri March 30, 2023

Missouri House passes diversity spending ban, proposal likely ill-fated in Senate

The Missouri House has voted to ban diversity spending in the state government, with specific language citing equity initiatives and measures furthering narratives of oppression.

Wisconsin March 29, 2023

Pro-life Wisconsin legislators eye Medicaid expansion for new moms

Anti-abortion Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have expressed support for a proposal prolonging Medicaid eligibility and cutting some red tape for low-income mothers.

VIDEO March 28, 2023

Republican congressman grills Interior Secretary Deb Haaland about climate policies

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was questioned Tuesday by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., about how the Biden administration's climate agenda is strengthening China. Credit: House Appropriations Committee

South Dakota March 21, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Noem signs $7.4B budget, despite clashes with lawmakers

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed into law a $7.4 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year, despite multiple policy disagreements with lawmakers.

Kevin McCarthy March 21, 2023

McCarthy vows end to massive ‘omnibus’ spending bills: ‘Not going to happen’

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said House passage of a giant "omnibus" spending bill is 'not going to happen' under GOP leadership, after Democrats approved last year's $1.7T bill.

Massachusetts March 17, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Healey looks to extend schools' universal free lunch program

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposed extending a pilot program offering free school meals for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year in a supplemental budget proposal.