Government

The Medicaid system in Texas is understaffed and ineffective, which makes it difficult for about 900,000 Texans to receive SNAP benefits. The issue has left a significant portion of the state's population struggling to secure essential…

Minnesota is on the verge of completing the distribution of direct stimulus payments to eligible residents, providing much-needed financial relief to individuals and families across the state.  These payments, which amount to up to…

US oil prices, unseen in over a year, rise due to domestic frackers reducing production in response to surging global demand. This choice has led to an unforeseen shortage in supply, causing prices to increase unexpectedly. The decision…

As mortgage rates continue to rise, the number of home sales that are currently pending in the United States has dropped significantly.  The housing market, a key indicator of the nation's economic health, is witnessing a notable…

The state of California is set to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour starting on April 1 of next year.  This initiative is a significant acknowledgment from the state's Democratic leadership regarding the vital…

Massachusetts has enacted an improved Child and Dependent Tax Credit in an effort to provide tax assistance to families and lessen the financial constraints on parents and caregivers.  The move is a response to the economic challenges…

Former President Donald Trump, a central figure in the Republican Party, has earned the moniker 'Donald Duck' after opting to skip the second Republican presidential debate.  The nickname is a playful reference to his absence and alludes…

Letitia James, the current New York AG, and a Democrat, is resolute in pursuing justice, particularly in prominent cases involving ex-President Donald Trump. From the outset of her tenure in 2019, James made it clear that she would hold…