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In-depth analysis of legislation, regulations, and the policy debates defining America's future.
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Remote Work's Productivity Puzzle Challenges Return-to-Office Push
As return-to-office mandates sweep corporate America, evidence grows that remote work boosts productivity and retention.
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Trump Plan Would Strip Head Start Standards, Devolve Rules to States
The Trump administration plans to replace Head Start's detailed federal standards with a slim set of rules, leaving most
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Welfare Fraud Surges as Identity Checks Stay Optional for Billions in Aid
With federal audits exposing widespread fraud in food stamps and Medicaid, lawmakers face mounting pressure to require i
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Climate Democracy: Local Action as a Counterweight to Federal Gridlock
With billion-dollar disasters surging, the Climate Democracy Initiative argues local communities must lead climate respo
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Congress pressed to block DHS rule curbing foreign journalists' visas
A new DHS rule slashes foreign journalists' I-visas to eight months, prompting calls for Congress to intervene to protec
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Governors urged to overhaul prison systems with outcome-based metrics
A former correctional leader calls on governors to demand outcome-based results from prison systems, warning that more o
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WalletHub's 2026 Happiness Index: Fremont Tops U.S. Cities
A new WalletHub study ranks 182 U.S. cities by happiness, with Fremont, California leading, followed by Bismarck, Scotts
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AI and Economic Strain Redefine Retirement for Aging Americans
Economic insecurity and AI are dismantling the American retirement dream, leaving many seniors facing endless work and y
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Amazon gets $600M tariff refund, plans customer payouts
Amazon confirmed it received a $600 million refund from tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court and will automatically
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Data Center Backlash Threatens US AI Leadership, Economists Warn
Public support for data centers has flipped in six months, with 41% now opposing nearby construction. Experts warn a mor
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Lummis bill aims to shield farmers from Clean Water Act permit mandates
Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced legislation to restore congressional exemptions for normal farming activities from Cl
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Homebuyers Need a Climate Bill of Rights, Lawmaker and Fire Victim Argue
A California wildfire victim and an Illinois congressman are pushing for a Climate Bill of Rights for Homebuyers and str