Culture
Parents group vows to ‘hold Congress accountable’ if it can’t deliver medical price transparency(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A parental rights group vowed to “hold Congress accountable” if it continued its “lack of action” on health care price transparency, in a Thursday letter… Read More
Public Education
Illinois district’s multimillion-dollar plan to switch transportation providers raises cost, logistics concernsAmid budget cut conversations, Rockford Public Schools (RPS) in Illinois is considering a new transportation provider – which will charge even higher fees than the district’s current contractor, WIFR … Read More
Public Education
North Carolina district racks up deficit over free meal programSo-called free school meals are only free if they’ve received previous funding – which can fail to cover costs if expenses rise, a North Carolina district announced at a school board meeting last week. Read More
Government
President Donald Trump unveils sweeping health care overhaulPresident Donald Trump unveiled sweeping health care changes Thursday designed to cut insurance premiums, lower drug prices and give Americans more control over their medical choices. “We’re calling it the… Read More
Public Education
High superintendent pay fuels debate over Illinois school consolidation(The Center Square) – A new Illinois Policy Institute report reignites debate over how schools are run and how much top administrators are paid, but one national education expert warns… Read More
Public Education
‘What’s next … a cook and a driver?’: Virginia district’s 6-figure job posting for superintendent bodyguard raises community ireA recent job posting for a bodyguard to protect a Virginia school superintendent caused the community to question the district’s priorities, even as it faces a $121 million budget deficit. Read More
Public Education
Districts brace for growing costs as cyber criminals target schools(The Center Square) – When hackers stole a rural school district’s computer system last year, students in the middle of midterm exams were left frustrated, but concerns went far beyond… Read More
Courts
Review of illegal immigration cases would cost billions more than budgetedThe office in charge of illegal immigration cases is more than $7 billion short of what it would cost for proceedings in every single case prior to deportation, an analysis… Read More
Public Education
Busing costs double to over $15M for Massachusetts school districtA public school district in Massachusetts is grappling with soaring transportation expenses for its 11,000 students, a recent news report concluded. “I am horrified at the… Read More
Culture
Report: Biden admin regulations cost US households over $15K a year(The Daily Signal) – Federal regulatory costs tax the average American household more than $15,000 per year under the Biden administration, according to a Competitive Enterprise Institute… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Tennessee Legislature approves bills to report on immigration, crime(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Legislature passed a pair of bills intended to fight illegal immigration in the state. One bill would require the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference… Read More
Public Education
Audit: Iowa public school administrative costs up 20% in 6 yearsAn audit by the state of Iowa showed administrative costs for public schools went up by 20% over the last six years as some lawmakers seek crack down on top-heavy… Read More
Public Education
Survey: Inflation hitting back-to-school budgets hardA new survey by a global financial services company shows back-to-school supplies in the U.S. are rising faster than the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The survey by WorldRemit… Read More
Economy
Survey: 1 in 3 Americans want to save more with New Year’s resolutions(The Center Square) – Inflation remains one of the top concerns for Americans heading into 2023, according to a new WalletHub survey. Prices on a range of goods and services… Read More
State Government
Missourians grappling with increased personal property tax rates, legislators working on a fixA new kind of “sticker shock” is now hitting thousands of Missourians as vehicle owners are noticing sharp increases in county property tax rates compared to 2021. Read More
National
California businesses continue to relocate to Texas(The Center Square) – The exodus of companies from California continues, with many relocating to Texas, according to a tally kept by the California Policy Center. According to its California… Read More
Economy
Small businesses report hardship due to inflation this Christmas season(The Center Square) – Small businesses around the country still see inflation as a top concern this Christmas season. Goldman Sachs released survey data that found that 52% of surveyed… Read More
Economy
Federal inflation data: Grocery prices continue to rise nationally(The Center Square) — While overall inflation has slowed from its rapid pace earlier this year, grocery prices continue to rise, putting Americans in a pinch, according to newly released… Read More
Economy
Wholesale vegetables price index spiked 38% last month as key inflation marker rose more than expected(The Center Square) – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new inflation data Friday for wholesale prices with a 0.3% rise in November, part of a 7.4% increase in the… Read More
Economy
Survey shows rent delinquency rates for small businesses escalating in Illinois(The Center Square) – Small businesses in Illinois and around the country continue to face difficulties paying their rent. A survey by the small businesses network Alignable shows 40%… Read More
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