(The Center Square) – A day after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law one of the most controversial bills of the legislative session, reactions are coming in from opponents, including the Building Industry Association of Washington. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1589, dubbed the “natural gas ban bill” by detractors, is meant to hasten Puget […]
(The Center Square) – Compared to other states, Illinois’ property taxes continue to be among the highest. The personal finance site Money Geek gave Illinois the grade of “F” because it ranks second in the nation behind New Jersey for the highest property taxes. When it comes to the consequences of its tax policy, Josh Bandoch of […]
(The Center Square) – Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed bills Thursday that would have raised Virginia’s minimum wage to $13.50 per hour in 2025 and $15 in 2026. The companion bills were among the first to be prefiled by General Assembly Democrats, indicating their status as high-priority legislation. “Successful states recognize that the government does not […]
(The Center Square) — On the heels of a massive solar investment from the Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will send almost $6 million to fund 31 renewable energy projects across Pennsylvania. “These projects will lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for Pennsylvanian’s farmers, agricultural producers and rural small […]
(The Center Square) – A state-sponsored plan to bring solar power to more residents cleared the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week. The proposal suggests using federal subsidies to expand access to renters, or those who lack an appropriate roof or land area for panels, to take advantage of the cost savings derived from solar […]
(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s Department of Justice, on behalf of the citizenry, reached a $2.1 million settlement with a Raleigh medical lab company is says submitted false Medicaid claims. Mako Medical Laboratories performs urine drug testing and other tests, the state said in its release. “Labs that receive Medicaid funds need to be responsible […]
This week’s White House Report Card finds President Joe Biden inching back into contention for reelection, flush with a record $26 million fundraising haul made possible with the help of former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. But another number continues to provide a very high hurdle to boosting his low approval rating. And that’s […]
In the midst of another contentious presidential election, partisans on either side predict doom if the opposing candidate wins. Elections are important, but transitions in presidential power don’t usually cause the dramatic changes to national character or day-to-day life that voters may fear. This is thanks to our system of federalism, a principle to which voters and leaders […]
Ahead of Easter, Republicans are highlighting how much inflation has driven up the cost of the holiday since President Joe Biden entered office. Inflation began to spiral upward shortly after Biden entered the White House in January 2021, with annual price growth peaking at about 9%. While price growth has fallen, inflation is still running […]
Lawmakers are weighing the use of federal funds to restore a collapsed bridge in Baltimore, while more conservative members have expressed outrage that Congress’s “first reaction” is to spend. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed early Tuesday morning, put both the Biden administration and Congress under the spotlight for what role they will play […]
