National

Bill would make U.S. taxpayers fund universal preschool, childcare prices

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

For the ninth year in a row, two lawmakers have submitted proposed legislation that would compel federal taxpayers to subsidize 90% of the cost of childcare and universal preschool. ... Read More.

DOE authorizes Strategic Petroleum Reserve exchange to support Louisiana fuel supply

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Energy has authorized an emergency exchange from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) with ExxonMobil Corporation to address “logistical challenges” impacting crude oil deliveries at its Baton Rouge refinery. ... Read More.

Republicans, Democrats grapple over EPA appropriations bill

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

As Republicans on the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees work to advance the 12 annual appropriations bills funding the federal government in fiscal 2026, Democrats are sounding the alarm about proposed cuts to environmental programs. ... Read More.

MEDC appeals document seizure decision in grant scandal

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced Monday it is appealing a recent Oakland County judge’s decision, which allowed Attorney General Dana Nessel to keep MEDC documents seized as a part of its investigation into a growing scandal over grant funding. ... Read More.

WATCH: Republicans grill university presidents over antisemitism on campuses

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

The presidents of Georgetown, The City University of New York and the University of California, Berkeley faced tough questioning by Republicans Tuesday while testifying about antisemitism on their campuses in front of a U.S. House of Representatives’ panel. ... Read More.

Fiscal fallout: Washington state government spending surges 116% since 2015

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

Washington state faces deficit spending by 2028 as lawmakers just hit taxpayers with the state's largest combined tax increase – all driven by massive state spending increases over the past decade, an investigation of state budgets by The Center Square found. ... Read More.