Government
Louisiana Legislature budget plan nixes school choice expansionThousands of Louisiana students will have to wait for school choice scholarships if the state Legislature’s budget becomes law. The $49 billion spending plan, which passed by a… Read More
Public Education
From Washington to Ohio, public schools slashing positions while grappling with millions in budget shortfallsPublic-school districts nationwide are cutting staff positions while admitting layoffs alone won’t suffice in solving multimillion-dollar deficits. In one example, Tacoma Public Schools in Washington has committed to… Read More
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CA report: Medi-Cal costs per illegal immigrant rising 10-15% per year(The Center Square) – The cost of providing Medi-Cal to each illegal immigrant beneficiary is rising 10-15% per year, according to a new report from the state-funded Legislative… Read More
Government
Scott Bessent warns of ‘ultimate calamity’ if Congress fails to act on debt and growth(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Fox News Tuesday that inaction from Congress on economic reform could lead to what he called the “ultimate… Read More
Government
Liberals suddenly value fiscal responsibility after budget office says more births will increase deficit(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Liberals have a new argument for keeping federal money flowing to Planned Parenthood: defunding the organization would cost taxpayers more. Democrats and abortion… Read More
Government
House passes Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill’ in massive victory for Speaker Johnson(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” largely along party lines early Thursday morning. Members voted 215-214-1 with… Read More
Government
Trump’s legislative agenda clears critical hurdle as House GOP races to meet Memorial Day deadline(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” cleared a critical hurdle Sunday night as House GOP leadership looks to send the sweeping tax and… Read More
Government
Republicans could secure about $1.4 billion in savings by defunding child transitions(The Daily Signal) – Republicans could net approximately $1.4 billion in savings through cutting Medicaid coverage for child gender transitions, a senior legislative aide familiar with the unofficial figure… Read More
Government
School choice to get $50M boost in Missouri budget awaiting governor’s signatureThe Missouri Legislature approved a $53 billion budget plan on Friday that includes the governor’s $50 million proposal for the state’s school choice program. It will mark the… Read More
Government
Trump seeks ‘transformative’ spending cuts in first budget request of second term(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump is seeking massive cuts to government programs, including culling more than $160 billion in non-defense spending in his fiscal year 2026… Read More
Government
Alabama Legislature boosts school choice funding by $80M after high demandAlabama lawmakers are nearly doubling school choice funding in the upcoming state budget, from $100 million to $180 million, to help meet the high demand… Read More
Government
Washington state cuts abortion funding by $8.5M, pending governor’s approvalThe Washington state Legislature plans to cut funding for a pro-abortion program by 55% in the upcoming biennium budget. The House and Senate approved the plan on Sunday,… Read More
Government
Indiana lawmakers remove school choice income restrictions in new state budgetIn a tight budget year, Hoosier State lawmakers still met their goal of making the state’s school choice program fully universal. Legislators removed any remaining income restrictions for… Read More
Government
Budget group says US debt is actually $158.6 trillion with Medicare and Social Security(The Center Square) – As Americans file their taxes at the last minute this April 15, the federal debt – and Americans’ federal debt burden – continues to grow. Read More
Government
Texas House passes budget that includes $1 billion for school choiceTexas lawmakers approved a $337 billion, two-year budget late Thursday that includes $1 billion for education savings accounts (ESA). If passed in separate legislation, the school choice program… Read More
Government
Senate GOP advances Trump’s tax cuts, border security funding after marathon session(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Senate voted largely along party lines early Saturday morning to pass a budget blueprint encompassing many of President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities, including… Read More
Government
Lion data exclusive: Minimum wage hikes hurt fast-food workers nationwide, not just in CaliforniaA higher minimum wage leads to job losses for fast-food workers, dealing a blow to social justice advocates who say it helps poor workers. An analysis of… Read More
Government
Left-wing program spending spree helped fuel ‘explosive growth’ in Education Dept’s budget, report shows(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Education’s (ED) budget has been increasing substantially year over year with millions funneling into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and… Read More
Public Education
Ohio schools brace for cuts amid ‘catastrophic’ budget shortfalls, miscalculationsThe Mt. Health City Schools district near Cincinnati is reducing expenditures to address a $10.7 million shortfall, but administrators are concerned it won’t be enough. “$10.7 million in… Read More
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71% of Americans favor removing illegals from Medicaid, adding work requirements(The Daily Signal) – As Congress considers a transformational budget bill that can pass the Senate with just 51 votes instead of 60 through the process of reconciliation, a… Read More