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Congress Targets Schools with New Book Ban Bill Under False 'Porn' Claims
A proposed federal bill would withhold money from schools over 'sexually oriented material,' but PEN America says no ban
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Maryland Targets Grocery Price Surge with First-in-Nation Dynamic Pricing Ban
Maryland is poised to become the first state to ban dynamic pricing at grocery stores, a practice that adjusts prices th
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Education Spending vs. Student Performance: New NEA Data Highlights State Disparities
A new NEA report details per-student education spending by state for 2025, highlighting persistent disparities and quest
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Trump Admin Steps In to Cap Fares After Spirit Airlines Collapse
The Trump administration rolled out a relief plan Saturday for Spirit Airlines travelers, capping fares on major carrier
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Post-OBBB Tax Season: Why Adjusting Your Withholding Now Could Pay Off
Tax experts recommend workers check their withholding after Trump’s tax law changes, using a free IRS tool to avoid pena
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USDA Proposal to Speed Up Slaughter Lines Risks More Inhumane Killings, Critics Say
A new USDA proposal to increase slaughterhouse line speeds aims to lower food costs but risks more animals being killed
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Trump Executive Order Expands Retirement Access for 22 Million Workers
President Trump signed an executive order expanding retirement benefits for workers without employer plans, launching Tr
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Think Tanks Push Top-Down Social Security Benefit Cuts to Avert Insolvency
Fiscally conservative think tanks are coalescing around plans to cut Social Security benefits for top earners, offering
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Nebraska Becomes First State to Enforce Medicaid Work Rules Under GOP Tax Law
Nebraska will begin enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Friday, becoming the first state to implement the policy und
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Trump to Launch TrumpIRA.gov, Expanding Retirement Access Ahead of Biden-Era Saver's Match
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday to create TrumpIRA.gov, an online marketplace for retirement plans
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Crypto Fraud Losses Hit $11B as Congress Urged to Close Regulatory Loophole
Crypto-related fraud losses surged past $11 billion nationwide, with Oklahoma alone losing $37 million. Sheriffs urge Co
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Why U.S. States Should Heed Europe’s Failed Experiment with Wealth Taxes
European countries have largely abandoned wealth taxes due to low revenue and economic damage. As U.S. states consider s