(The Center Square) – The California Legislative Analyst’s Office released its outlook on the 2026-27 budget, highlighting the state’s weak position and an $18 billion shortfall. The nonpartisan office releases the report annually to give the Legislature an idea of its starting point before the Assembly and Senate convene each January. The main causes of the […]

Ukraine‘s European allies and Japan voiced their concern over a U.S. peace plan ahead of a summit in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss an end to the war. A joint statement signed by 14 of Ukraine’s allies adopted a cautious tone towards the controversial U.S. peace plan, voicing appreciation for Washington’s efforts and beginning with praise […]

(The Center Square) – School districts across the country have significantly increased spending since 2020, even as they face steep declines in student enrollment and academic performance, according to a new analysis from the Reason Foundation. The report finds American public schools are nearing $1 trillion in annual spending, almost a 35% increase between 2002 and 2023. […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fire broke out aboard a Los Angeles container ship on Friday, briefly prompting a shelter-in-place order for surrounding communities over concerns about hazardous materials within the ship’s cargo. All 23 crew members of the ship were accounted for and there were no injuries from the electrical fire, according to the […]