Public Education
Boston schools approve $1.7 billion budget despite spending issues, dwindling enrollmentEven as enrollment falls and expenses rise, Boston Public Schools continues to pump up its budget numbers for the next school year â to $1.7 billion. âI really feel it’s a time that… Read More
Culture
Want to buy a house? Get married to increase your chances, analyst concludesAs âaffordabilityâ takes center stage in the political discussion, people on both sides of the aisle are lamenting the plight of young people who struggle to afford a home. Read More
Public Education
California district engaged in âillegal fiscal practicesâ through China partnership, audit concludesAn audit into Californiaâs Val Verde Unified School District has uncovered âserious concernsâ about âfraud, misappropriation of funds, or other illegal fiscal practicesâ regarding its partnership with the Pegasus California School in China, Politico … Read More
Public Education
Portland schools report âmid-year operating gapâ on top of $50 million deficit for next yearIn yet another financial blow to Oregonâs largest district, Portland Public Schools has admitted a âmid-year operating gapâ in addition to its $50 million budget shortfall for next year. Read More
Opinion
Analysis: Windy City residents face debt storm, rank No. 1 in financial distressChicago has long marketed itself as a world-class city with global ambition. It was the City That Works. But Chicago no longer works, according to a number… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota district escapes criminal charges after âconcerningâ credit card purchases lacking documentationAfter investigating a Minnesota districtâs financial records, the countyâs attorney has declined to file criminal charges but still rebuked officialsâ mismanagement. â(Olmsted) County Attorney Michael Walters called the districtâs previous… Read More
Government
Inflation hits 5-year low, wages growInflation has registered the smallest annual increase in nearly five years as consumer prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months through January, below consensus forecasts of 2.5%. Combined with wage data released this week, the numbers suggest workers are beginning to… Read More
Government
Watch: Unemployment falls, wages rise in January reportStrong economic data for January bolstered President Donald Trumpâs claims that the economy is improving. CNBCâs Rick Santelli reported Wednesday that unemployment fell, hourly earnings rose and nonfarm payroll gains exceeded expectations. Read More
Culture
Rents hit four-year low; apartments take longer to lease, report saysRents hit a four-year low in January, something the Trump administration hailed as more good news for consumers. âPresident Donald J. Trump is delivering REAL relief to American families struggling… Read More
Government
Trump Accounts touted as wealth-building tool for next generation, measure against socialismThe new Trump Accounts for children could be transformative for the next generation and may help stem growing interest in socialism among young people, politicians and… Read More
Politics
âTime will tell all:â Trump says DOJ, Congress are Looking at Ilhan Omarâs wealth(Daily Caller News Foundation) â President Donald Trump announced Monday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Congress are âlooking atâ Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omarâs finances â just three… Read More
Government
âEconomic turnaroundâ: Trump touts his record on economy, policy reforms in Detroit speechA confident President Donald Trump highlighted his record of turning America around since taking office last January, including economic success, international moves and planned reforms to healthcare and housing. Read More
Government
Gas prices, mortgage rates hit new lows; âbest yet to come,â says White HouseÂThe average cost of gas has dropped to $2.79 per gallon nationwide â the lowest price in nearly five years â with 43 states offering gas for less than $3… Read More
Government
Economist offers 4 ways Americans could see economic gains in 2026(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Economist Steve Moore said throughout 2025 that policy changes under President Donald Trump were already improving wages, energy output and household finances. In multiple television… Read More
Government
President Trump, tech billionaire launch push to invest in Americaâs childrenA tech billionaire and his wife pledged $6.25 billion this week to help jump-start participation in the federal governmentâs new Trump Accounts program. The contribution by Michael and Susan Dell… Read More
Culture
Americans prepare to spend $1 trillion this holiday shopping season(The Center Square) â More than half of all Americans plan to buy things over the five-day holiday weekend, the beginning of a retail shopping season with consumers projected to… Read More
Culture
Holiday relief: Thanksgiving dinner will be cheaper this year as prices drop 5% from last yearThanksgiving dinner prices have declined for the third year in a row, dropping 5% from 2024 prices. The staples making up the standard Thanksgiving feast for 10 people cost about… Read More
Government
Scott Bessent tells Kristen Welker when Americans should see lower prices(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told âMeet the Pressâ host Kristen Welker on Sunday that Americans should start seeing lower prices on some products within weeks. Read More
Public Education
From Montclair to Minneapolis, school deficits reveal progressive mismanagementÂAlarming budget deficits in a growing number of public school districts are shining a light on failures to adequately supervise those who spend the money. The planned termination of… Read More
Government
Analysis: Despite rate cut, Federal Reserve struggles to get policy right in new Trump eraIn a landmark policy reversal, the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut of 2025 during the Sept. 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The FOMC lowered its… Read More
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