(The Center Square) – Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next four years. Unlike during the Great Recession, the budget deficit isn’t due to a decline in revenue, as many of the state’s tax collections are at record levels while other new taxes have been imposed. Although the […]
(The Center Square) – As federal COVID-19 pandemic aid dries up and budget deficits mount, cities across the state are asking their legislators to let them tax residents more than the 1% cap on annual property tax increases. November and December are budget season for a lot of areas, and this year is no different, other […]
What a difference four years make. Celebrated by liberals four years ago as the great Trump slayer, President Joe Biden is exiting his self-imposed one term with his lowest approval rating ever. A new Emerson College survey released Tuesday morning shows just a third of America, 36%, approve of the Democrat while 52% disapprove. The […]
(The Center Square) – While rising crime has numerous impacts on Arizonans, one consequence that is not always front of mind is the cost associated with crime. According to a newly released report from the Common Sense Institute and the Arizona Chamber Foundation, the cost of crime in Arizona reached $20.6 billion in 2022 alone. […]
(The Center Square) – On Tuesday, the embattled North Carolina State Board of Elections is scheduled to certify the 2024 election. The majority of the election results from 2,658 precincts across the state are expected to be approved, as a recount continues in the state’s sole Supreme Court race between Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs and Republican […]
The national average price for a gallon of regular gas increased on Tuesday, rising to $3.067 compared to Monday’s price of $3.053. Today’s price is more expensive than gas prices in the nation from a week ago, when the national average cost for regular gas was $3.063 per gallon. Despite the increase, gas prices are […]
Much of the drama over President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks has focused on personal scandals or their professional qualifications. But there are also brewing policy clashes between nominees and the Republican senators tasked with holding hearings and confirming them, lawmakers who have otherwise offered Trump a great deal of deference in supporting his choices. Policy […]
President-elect Donald Trump was elected by the broadest political coalition of any Republican presidential nominee in decades, but he will soon discover how big the tent can be while governing. Trump’s supporters in the 2024 election ranged from hardcore Republicans to people who had never backed a GOP presidential ticket before. His voters included the […]
President-elect Donald Trump is shaking up what has been a sleepy final weeks of Joe Biden’s presidency with a flurry of nominations that are setting the tempo for his second term. Trump rolled out the most controversial choices for his Cabinet early, giving days of oxygen to nominees who may not stand a chance at […]
The 2024 election cycle has ended, with Republicans holding control of all three branches of government. The Washington Examiner interviewed over two dozen new members as they prepare to take office in January. Part 2 of Capitol’s new crop will focus on four incoming House Republicans who are poised to be champions of President-elect Donald […]
