Public Education
California district engaged in ‘illegal fiscal practices’ through China partnership, audit concludesAn audit into California’s Val Verde Unified School District has uncovered “serious concerns” about “fraud, misappropriation of funds, or other illegal fiscal practices” regarding its partnership with the Pegasus California School in China, Politico … Read More
Public Education
Portland schools report ‘mid-year operating gap’ on top of $50 million deficit for next yearIn yet another financial blow to Oregon’s largest district, Portland Public Schools has admitted a “mid-year operating gap” in addition to its $50 million budget shortfall for next year. Read More
Public Education
Minnesota district escapes criminal charges after ‘concerning’ credit card purchases lacking documentationAfter investigating a Minnesota district’s financial records, the county’s attorney has declined to file criminal charges but still rebuked officials’ mismanagement. “(Olmsted) County Attorney Michael Walters called the district’s previous… Read More
Kansas City, Local Government
Kansas City mayor’s new budget promises wage increase for officers, inclusivity for those ‘fleeing bigotry’The Kansas City mayor introduced an increased budget for the coming year in his annual State of the City Address last week. … Read More
Government
Inflation hits 5-year low, wages growInflation has registered the smallest annual increase in nearly five years as consumer prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months through January, below consensus forecasts of 2.5%. Combined with wage data released this week, the numbers suggest workers are beginning to… Read More
Government
Watch: Unemployment falls, wages rise in January reportStrong economic data for January bolstered President Donald Trump’s claims that the economy is improving. CNBC’s Rick Santelli reported Wednesday that unemployment fell, hourly earnings rose and nonfarm payroll gains exceeded expectations. Read More
Government
Trump Accounts touted as wealth-building tool for next generation, measure against socialismThe new Trump Accounts for children could be transformative for the next generation and may help stem growing interest in socialism among young people, politicians and… Read More
Government
‘Economic turnaround’: Trump touts his record on economy, policy reforms in Detroit speechA confident President Donald Trump highlighted his record of turning America around since taking office last January, including economic success, international moves and planned reforms to healthcare and housing. Read More
Government
Gas prices, mortgage rates hit new lows; ‘best yet to come,’ says White HouseThe average cost of gas has dropped to $2.79 per gallon nationwide – the lowest price in nearly five years – with 43 states offering gas for less than $3… Read More
Government
Economist offers 4 ways Americans could see economic gains in 2026(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Economist Steve Moore said throughout 2025 that policy changes under President Donald Trump were already improving wages, energy output and household finances. In multiple television… Read More
Culture
Americans prepare to spend $1 trillion this holiday shopping season(The Center Square) – More than half of all Americans plan to buy things over the five-day holiday weekend, the beginning of a retail shopping season with consumers projected to… Read More
Culture
Holiday relief: Thanksgiving dinner will be cheaper this year as prices drop 5% from last yearThanksgiving dinner prices have declined for the third year in a row, dropping 5% from 2024 prices. The staples making up the standard Thanksgiving feast for 10 people cost about… Read More
Government
Scott Bessent tells Kristen Welker when Americans should see lower prices(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on Sunday that Americans should start seeing lower prices on some products within weeks. Read More
Public Education
From Montclair to Minneapolis, school deficits reveal progressive mismanagementAlarming budget deficits in a growing number of public school districts are shining a light on failures to adequately supervise those who spend the money. The planned termination of… Read More
Government
Analysis: Despite rate cut, Federal Reserve struggles to get policy right in new Trump eraIn a landmark policy reversal, the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut of 2025 during the Sept. 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The FOMC lowered its… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota school district postpones financial audit, raising funding and transparency concernsParents and other taxpayers are questioning why an independent audit of a Minnesota school district’s 2023 finances was delayed from July 16 to September. “The public has no way of… Read More
Opinion
Christian schools should prepare financially for school choiceThe school choice movement is gaining momentum across the country, making private Christian education accessible to many families for the first time. According to research from… Read More
Culture, Government
SPN poll: Parents support school choice(The Center Square) – More than six out of every 10 voters with children under 18 would be receptive to the prospect of their child attending a school outside of… Read More
Economy
Report: Consumer confidence dwindles as economic fears rise(The Center Square) – Consumers feel 13% less confident about their financial outlook now than they did just a year ago, with the overall dip in optimism representing the second-largest… Read More
Government
Whitmer gives $1M to create 1,960 children’s savings accounts(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer awarded $1 million to two Children’s Savings Account (CSA) pilot programs, which will provide education money for 1,960 Michigan kids. Battle Creek Community… Read More
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