finances
Public Education
From Montclair to Minneapolis, school deficits reveal progressive mismanagement 

Alarming 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… Read More

September 24, 2025
Government
Analysis: Despite rate cut, Federal Reserve struggles to get policy right in new Trump era

In 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… Read More

September 23, 2025
Culture
Historic rock bottom: More people experiencing homelessness for the first time

(The Center Square) – More people than ever reported experiencing homelessness for the first time across the country, increasing 23% from 2019-2023, according to a new report. In… Read More

August 13, 2024
Public Education
Minnesota school district postpones financial audit, raising funding and transparency concerns

Parents and other taxpayers are questioning why an independent audit of a Minnesota school district’s 2023 finances was delayed from July 16 to September. “The public has no… Read More

July 23, 2024
Opinion
Christian schools should prepare financially for school choice

The school choice movement is gaining momentum across the country, making private Christian education accessible to many families for the first time. According to… Read More

April 3, 2024
Culture, Government
SPN poll: Parents support school choice

(The Center Square) – More than six out of every 10 voters with children under 18 would be receptive to the prospect of their child attending a school outside of… Read More

February 3, 2023
Government
Whitmer gives $1M to create 1,960 children’s savings accounts

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer awarded $1 million to two Children’s Savings Account (CSA) pilot programs, which will provide education money for 1,960 Michigan kids. Battle Creek Community… Read More

April 27, 2022
Government
Hope Scholarship has West Virginians imagining a brighter future

(reimaginED) – Imagination is a curious thing, something inborn, but sadly, for most adults, it fades over time. The ability for one to conceive of a different, better world becomes… Read More

April 27, 2022
Public Education
One-time teacher pay increase could cost Hawaii millions

(The Center Square) – The Hawaii House of Representatives will consider a bill that would give teachers a one-time pay increase based on their years of service. If passed,… Read More

April 6, 2022
Government
Bill looks to divert money to Tennessee pre-K program, but lawmakers question effectiveness

(The Center Square) — A bill to redirect some of the taxes collected from sports betting in Tennessee to fund the state’s voluntary pre-K education program narrowly passed a Senate… Read More

March 4, 2022