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Diana Flores
Diana Flores
Policy & Legislation Reporter

Diana specializes in tracking legislation through Congress and analyzing how policy decisions affect everyday Americans.

327 articles published

Soaring National Debt Threatens Fiscal Sanity, States Offer Blueprint for Restraint
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Soaring National Debt Threatens Fiscal Sanity, States Offer Blueprint for Restraint
The national debt is at historic highs, threatening economic and national security. States like Indiana, with AAA rating
Trucking Safety Enforcement Gaps Let 'Chameleon' Carriers Evade Scrutiny
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Trucking Safety Enforcement Gaps Let 'Chameleon' Carriers Evade Scrutiny
A new investigation exposes how 'chameleon carriers' rack up safety violations and rebrand to avoid enforcement, prompti
House Conservatives Vow to Keep CBDC Ban Fight Alive as FISA Extension Looms
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House Conservatives Vow to Keep CBDC Ban Fight Alive as FISA Extension Looms
House conservatives are gearing up for another clash over a Federal Reserve CBDC ban, vowing to attach it to the next FI
Taxpayers Face July Deadline for COVID-Era Refunds After Court Rulings
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Taxpayers Face July Deadline for COVID-Era Refunds After Court Rulings
Tens of millions of taxpayers could be owed IRS refunds or penalty relief from the COVID-era disaster declaration, but t
Harley-Davidson Recalls 88,000 Bikes Over Oil Ejection Risk
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Harley-Davidson Recalls 88,000 Bikes Over Oil Ejection Risk
Harley-Davidson is recalling 88,039 motorcycles from model years 2024-2026 because a blocked airbox breather port can ca
Congress Targets Schools with New Book Ban Bill Under False 'Porn' Claims
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Congress Targets Schools with New Book Ban Bill Under False 'Porn' Claims
A proposed federal bill would withhold money from schools over 'sexually oriented material,' but PEN America says no ban
Maryland Targets Grocery Price Surge with First-in-Nation Dynamic Pricing Ban
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Maryland Targets Grocery Price Surge with First-in-Nation Dynamic Pricing Ban
Maryland is poised to become the first state to ban dynamic pricing at grocery stores, a practice that adjusts prices th
Education Spending vs. Student Performance: New NEA Data Highlights State Disparities
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Education Spending vs. Student Performance: New NEA Data Highlights State Disparities
A new NEA report details per-student education spending by state for 2025, highlighting persistent disparities and quest
Trump Admin Steps In to Cap Fares After Spirit Airlines Collapse
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Trump Admin Steps In to Cap Fares After Spirit Airlines Collapse
The Trump administration rolled out a relief plan Saturday for Spirit Airlines travelers, capping fares on major carrier
Post-OBBB Tax Season: Why Adjusting Your Withholding Now Could Pay Off
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Post-OBBB Tax Season: Why Adjusting Your Withholding Now Could Pay Off
Tax experts recommend workers check their withholding after Trump’s tax law changes, using a free IRS tool to avoid pena
USDA Proposal to Speed Up Slaughter Lines Risks More Inhumane Killings, Critics Say
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USDA Proposal to Speed Up Slaughter Lines Risks More Inhumane Killings, Critics Say
A new USDA proposal to increase slaughterhouse line speeds aims to lower food costs but risks more animals being killed
Trump Executive Order Expands Retirement Access for 22 Million Workers
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Trump Executive Order Expands Retirement Access for 22 Million Workers
President Trump signed an executive order expanding retirement benefits for workers without employer plans, launching Tr
Think Tanks Push Top-Down Social Security Benefit Cuts to Avert Insolvency
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Think Tanks Push Top-Down Social Security Benefit Cuts to Avert Insolvency
Fiscally conservative think tanks are coalescing around plans to cut Social Security benefits for top earners, offering
Nebraska Becomes First State to Enforce Medicaid Work Rules Under GOP Tax Law
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Nebraska Becomes First State to Enforce Medicaid Work Rules Under GOP Tax Law
Nebraska will begin enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Friday, becoming the first state to implement the policy und
Trump to Launch TrumpIRA.gov, Expanding Retirement Access Ahead of Biden-Era Saver's Match
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Trump to Launch TrumpIRA.gov, Expanding Retirement Access Ahead of Biden-Era Saver's Match
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday to create TrumpIRA.gov, an online marketplace for retirement plans
Crypto Fraud Losses Hit $11B as Congress Urged to Close Regulatory Loophole
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Crypto Fraud Losses Hit $11B as Congress Urged to Close Regulatory Loophole
Crypto-related fraud losses surged past $11 billion nationwide, with Oklahoma alone losing $37 million. Sheriffs urge Co
Why U.S. States Should Heed Europe’s Failed Experiment with Wealth Taxes
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Why U.S. States Should Heed Europe’s Failed Experiment with Wealth Taxes
European countries have largely abandoned wealth taxes due to low revenue and economic damage. As U.S. states consider s
Idaho Lawmaker Pushes 'Rat Bill' as Boise Rodent Infestation Worsens
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Idaho Lawmaker Pushes 'Rat Bill' as Boise Rodent Infestation Worsens
Facing a surge in rat sightings, Idaho state Rep. John Gannon and a bipartisan coalition propose legislation to classify