Government
Watch: CNN host calls out ‘affordability crisis’ in blue statesBlue states tend to have governments that “promise more, cost more, but deliver less,” said CNN host Fareed Zakaria Sunday. Zakaria, who hosts a weekly show called GPS, or Global Public Square, said… Read More
Opinion
The truth about ballooning university research overhead costs(The Daily Signal) – Over the weekend, the National Institutes of Health announced that it would be cutting the rate at which it pays universities for overhead on federal research grants… Read More
Politics
Families spending 22% more on household goods than in 2021(The Center Square) – Average household spending in North Carolina is $1,017 more per month today to buy the same goods and services as it was in 2021, a new… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin per-pupil spending up over past decade(The Center Square) – Public schools in Wisconsin are spending nearly $1,000 more per-student than a decade ago, despite falling enrollment and flat test scores. The latest spending information from… Read More
Culture
Inflation continues to burden American families this ThanksgivingA year after America’s most expensive Thanksgiving, high inflation continues to impact middle and lower class American families. One analysis shows the average household spent $709… Read More
Public Education
Universities are spending like crazy to grow their bureaucracies, and students are footing the bill, analysis finds(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Public universities across the United States are spending money to increase their workforce and then passing the bill along to students, according to an analysis… Read More
Economy
Thanksgiving meal costs more than ever in Illinois(The Center Square) – It is going to cost more than ever for those Thanksgiving Day dinner staples this year. Illinois shoppers taking part in the 37th annual American Farm… Read More
Economy
Number of Americans citing ‘hardship’ from inflation rises, particularly among middle class(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans say inflation is causing them financial hardship, according to a new poll. While the Biden administration heralded a pause in the rise… Read More
Economy
Biden denies recession after GDP decline, but economists say otherwise(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy has shrunk for six consecutive months, according to federal data released Thursday, which led many economists to declare a recession. But the Biden… Read More
Economy
Inflation is hammering rural America, report shows(The Center Square) – A report from Iowa State University shows that rural Americans are feeling the pain of inflation more than the rest of the country. “Rural households… Read More
Economy
Chicago residents could see property taxes quadruple last year’s increase(The Center Square) – Chicago property owners could see a massive spike in property taxes in 2023 after Mayor Lori Lightfoot linked property tax rates to inflation. She says her… Read More
State Government
As some states take measures to relieve gas prices like tax suspensions, Illinois does little, critics say(The Center Square) – As gas prices continue to soar around the country, some states are taking action with sizable tax breaks. But in Illinois, little is being done, critics… Read More
National
Gas prices jump in leaps and bounds, setting another new record(The Center Square) – Gas prices spiked 10 cents in just two days this week, setting new records almost daily. The national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline… Read More
National
Gas prices spike again, set yet another record high By(The Center Square) – Gas prices spiked another five cents Wednesday to hit a new record high for the third day in a row this week. According to … Read More
National
Gas prices hit new record high on Memorial Day(The Center Square) – The cost of gasoline hit a new record high on Monday as many Americans kicked off the summer season traveling over Memorial Day weekend. The average… Read More
National
GOP governors urge Biden to remove international baby formula red tape(The Center Square) – A group of 19 Republican governors sent President Joe Biden a letter calling on the administration to increase access to baby formula nationwide. The … Read More
National
Gas prices hit record high every day for past two weeks(The Center Square) – Gas prices have soared to new heights this month with the price of unleaded regular gas hitting a record high every day for the past two… Read More
National
Majority of Americans say they are ‘falling behind’ rising cost of living(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans feel they cannot keep up with the cost of living as inflation and the price of goods continue to rise, according to… Read More
Public Education
New law borrows $1 billion to extend pension buyout option for Illinois state employees, including educators(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Thursday a measure that borrows $1 billion to extend the existing pension buyout program for Illinois state employees for… Read More
National
72% of small businesses to increase prices due to inflation, survey finds(The Center Square) – As inflation surpasses 40-year highs, 72% of small businesses surveyed are increasing prices to keep their doors open, according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index. Read More
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