World
War in Iran shocks markets, costs U.S. taxpayers $1 billion a day(The Center Square) – The escalating war in Iran has already rattled global markets and driven oil prices to their highest levels since April 2024. If the conflict persists, the… Read More
Public Education
Report says Arizona school superintendents pad their pay(The Center Square) – Arizona school superintendents are inflating taxpayer costs with salaries, lavish benefits and secretive compensation packages, a new report reveals. A Goldwater Institute report, “The… Read More
Public Education
Public universities donate millions to anti-Trump news siteA news outlet promising academic neutrality has received millions of taxpayer-backed dollars while publishing articles often attacking Donald Trump, according to a new report. The Conversation, a nonprofit website republishing… Read More
Opinion
I worked at Planned Parenthood for 15 years –here’s why it shouldn’t get taxpayer dollars(The Daily Signal) – Do states have the right to refuse to give taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities within their borders? As someone who worked… Read More
Government
School choice saves billions in tax dollars, new analysis showsA new analysis shows school choice programs save taxpayers significant money. EdChoice’s Fiscal Research & Education Center (FREC) released a new report analyzing 48 school choice… Read More
Public Education
Millions in taxpayer funds went towards programs taught by professors who fan flames of anti-Israel protests(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Professors connected to anti-Israel protests head programs that received millions of taxpayer dollars, according to a report released Wednesday by government transparency group Open The… Read More
Public Education
Migrants overwhelming school districts in Pennsylvania, saddling taxpayers with hefty price tag(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A massive influx in non-English speaking students in Pennsylvania is overwhelming school districts across the state, and the logistical strain on administrators could be leaving… Read More
Public Education
Report suggests Department of Education innovation program is massive waste of taxpayer dollarsThe Department of Education’s (DOE) classroom innovation program had a 74% failure rate while costing taxpayers billions, a new report reveals. Through its “Investing in Innovation”… Read More
Culture
Feds shell out thousands on computer lessons for LGBT refugees, fostering ‘economic inclusion’ In Latin America(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The federal government has used taxpayer dollars to fund services for LGBT refugees in Latin America over the past couple of years, federal grants show. The… Read More
Public Education
Universal ‘free’ school meals to cost Massachusetts’ taxpayers $172MMassachusetts will offer school meals to all students, even those who don’t need them, with millions coming out of the $56 billion state budget signed last week by the governor. Read More
Culture
Taxpayer funds support Springfield, Missouri’s Pridefest, where Satanic drag queen will perform for kids and familiesTaxpayer-funded organizations in Springfield, Missouri, are supporting this Saturday’s Ozarks Pridefest, which includes a drag queen known for lewd shows. What’s worse, critics say, is how the drag queen performances… Read More
Public Education
Wasteful ‘free’ lunch programs turn schools from academic institutions into social service centersMany U.S. school districts have announced the start of summer-long free school meal programs, despite the waste associated with such projects. Districts in Texas,… Read More