Politics
Opponent of One Big Beautiful Bill seeks reelection in House
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Adam Gray, D-Merced, Calif., who opposed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is running for reelection on Nov. 3…
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Economy
Analyst says Illinois could fix SNAP error rate
(The Center Square) – Improper food subsidy payments may cost Illinois taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, but a risk solutions analyst says the state’s…
Accountability
‘Do we have a serial killer?’ Arrest made in one of five deaths along Michigan trail
(The Center Square) – Lansing police are investigating possible connections between the deaths of five homeless men along the city’s river trail over the past…
Politics
Voters in largest Texas county say Texas, country heading in wrong direction
(The Center Square) – A new poll of registered voters in Texas’ largest county indicates that the majority of voters think the U.S. and Texas…
Economy
Local governments want more taxpayer money as voters weigh referendums
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters will decide Nov. 3 on dozens of local referendums seeking higher taxes or additional borrowing authority, raising questions from…
Politics
Virginia creates voter protection section ahead of election
(The Center Square) – With Election Day three weeks away, Virginia’s attorney general’s office has created a section to investigate voter intimidation, improper registration removals…
Politics
Election 2026: What is Louisiana's Amendment 2?
(The Center Square) — Louisiana voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to give local governments greater flexibility to temporarily reduce property tax rates without permanently…
Accountability
Bottoms outlines plan to fund Medicaid in solo debate
(The Center Square) – Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms outlined her plans to fund Medicaid expansion and chided her opponent as she stood…
Economy
Bay County leaders oppose property tax relief proposal
(The Center Square) – Bay County leaders said Tuesday that Amendment 3 will either cause critical cuts to essential services or a tax shift, but…
Accountability
Stop Calling It Capitalism When It’s Government Favoritism
Commentary — FEE Words have specific meanings. Unfortunately, capitalism is frequently misused by supporters and critics alike. Too often, what people defend or condemn is…
Accountability
Before Regulating AI, Try the Laws We Already Have
Commentary — FEE Legislators in Washington and dozens of state capitals are racing to legislate away AI’s risks, even as Brussels delays parts of its…