Spending bill talks bog down after Trump’s efforts to slash government
Talks on a spending bill for this budget year have bogged down amid President Trump’s efforts to slash federal spending and ...
Claims about Politico, ‘DEI musical’ and USAID spending distort the facts
Elon Musk and Republicans in support of his DOGE efforts have repeatedly made false claims about government spending.
Trump threatened college research, culture and funding. Confusion reigns
The funding freeze was lifted, but funding reviews and DEI prohibitions continue — leaving colleges at risk of losing support ...
Three vie for Litchfield Ward 2 seat
For a while, it looked like no one wanted the Ward 2 seat on the Litchfield City Council. That all changed within a matter of hours on the final day of the filing period, when incumbent councilor ...
5 common investing myths — debunked: Why you don't need thousands to own stocks
From thinking investing is like gambling to believing that cash is safer than stocks, these are some of the most persistent ...
What is DOGE? Here's what to know about Elon Musk's latest cost-cutting efforts.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency wants to cut government spending, but it's also prompting lawsuits and ...
The Latest: The Pentagon will deploy roughly 1,500 more troops to the southern border
The Pentagon will deploy roughly 1,500 more active duty soldiers to the southern border to support President Trump’s ...
Fentanyl's financial grip on US skyrocketed to $2.7T at height of Biden admin: study
The opioid crisis in 2023, amid the Biden administration, cost the U.S. $2.7 trillion, according to a Council of Economic ...
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Climate funding freeze hits states from Arizona to Vermont
As for the energy efficiency rebates, the federal government’s payment system showed that $29 million in home efficiency ...
Massachusetts will have to pay interest costs related to $2.5B unemployment benefit error
State will pay $2.034B to the federal government from the employer-funded unemployment insurance trust fund and $73M in ...
Taxpayer funded nondisclosure agreements should be a thing of the past
The Boston City Council voted Wednesday to ban nondisclosure agreements as a condition of employment with the council, hoping ...
Whitmer's budget plan leaves unanswered questions on Michigan roads, economic development
Gov. Whitmer has called the conclusion of road funding and economic development initiatives "big obstacles." They loom over ...