Federal government
Supreme Court allows Trump admin to cancel millions in DEI grants(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled the Trump administration can cut $65 million awarded to schools for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The 5-4 decision… Read More
Taxes
Trump promises tariffs will shift taxes away from Americans(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump used his inauguration Monday to underscore his plans to move away from taxing Americans in favor of tariffs on imports from other countries. Read More
2024 election
VP Harris nears lock on Democratic nomination for president(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris has received support from a majority of delegates across the country, enough to secure the Democratic nomination for president at next month’s… Read More
Transportation
Transit riding a wave of record funding but ridership 28% below pre-pandemic levels(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state will fund public transportation at $1.9 billion as part of a $5.1 billion package for transit over… Read More
Taxes
Guaranteed income programs face GOP opposition(The Center Square) – In December 2021, the Phoenix City Council approved a pilot guaranteed income program for 1,000 low-income families that would provide $1,000 a month from taxpayers. Like… Read More