Pennsylvania lawmakers have begun reviewing Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.5 billion state budget, sparking debate over spending increases, revenue projections, and long-term fiscal sustainability. The budget hearings, which began Tuesday at the state Capitol, come as the state faces a projected structural deficit and uncertainty over new revenue sources.
The Tennessee General Assembly has begun reviewing the state’s budget, with lawmakers closely monitoring federal funding uncertainties under the Trump administration. As the Senate Ways and Means Committee met Monday, members examined Tennessee’s 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which showed the state's net financial position increased by $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2025. While still a gain, the increase was significantly lower than the previous year’s $6 billion, due in part to a reduction in federal funds flowing into the state.
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced legislation to make the state the 30th in the nation to adopt constitutional carry. The proposed measures—House Bill 5 (HB 5) and Senate Bill 50 (SB 50)—would remove permit requirements for concealed carry and expand Second Amendment freedoms for law-abiding citizens.
Left-wing billionaires are pouring millions into Wisconsin’s crucial state Supreme Court race ahead of the April 1 election, new campaign finance reports reveal. The high-stakes contest could determine the ideological balance of the court and influence national politics, including potential efforts to block President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has faced heavy criticism for redirecting billions from Medicare prescription drug spending to fund green energy initiatives and other Democratic special interests. Less discussed, however, is a provision within the law that unfairly targets small molecule drugs—those in pill, capsule, and tablet form—by subjecting them to price controls four years earlier than biotech drugs. This so-called “pill penalty” threatens medical innovation and patient access to life-saving medications.
USA Hockey’s General Manager, Bill Guerin, has invited President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Canada.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, effective April 2. This move aims to address perceived...
On February 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reducing its associated costs.
The Senate Ethics Committee has faced growing scrutiny after dismissing nearly 2,000 complaints of alleged misconduct by senators since 2007 without imposing disciplinary action
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a decisive ruling on Tuesday against former President Joe Biden's $500 million student loan forgiveness initiative.