Politics

The recent collapse of Oregon’s legislative effort to pass a vital transportation funding package represents not merely political gridlock but a profound failure of leadership and priorities. When a state’s infrastructure and the livelihoods dependent upon it are left dangling in limbo due to partisan disagreements, it reflects a tragic neglect of duty. The potential

The recent decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court to deny tribal members living on reservations from claiming state income tax exemptions underscores a broader debate over sovereignty, fiscal responsibility, and the limits of judicial authority. The court’s ruling, rooted in a narrow interpretation of the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision, reflects a conservative emphasis on maintaining

Oregon’s recent decision to impose a tax on both home and visiting baseball players to fund an $800 million bond for building a new Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium in Portland raises several red flags. While on the surface it seems like a progressive move to bring a major league team to the city, this

Kansas finds itself enmeshed in an increasingly intense struggle to retain and attract its high-profile professional sports franchises — notably the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and MLB’s Royals. The state’s lawmakers are scrambling to extend a largely controversial bond-financing law that was originally crafted with the express purpose of luring these teams away from Missouri.

In an age when healthcare inequities are glaring and deeply entrenched, the Senate Republicans’ proposal for a $15 billion relief fund to stabilize rural hospitals amidst impending Medicaid cuts isn’t just a fiscal maneuver; it’s a moral obligation. The stark reality is that many rural communities are on the brink of losing essential healthcare services,

The budget reconciliation process has long been a tool for crafting fiscal legislation in the United States, but recent developments illustrate a problematic nexus of political maneuvering and procedural hurdles. Particularly under siege is the Byrd Rule, which is increasingly viewed as a roadblock rather than a facilitator in achieving solid fiscal reform. While the

At the heart of New York City’s current political discourse lies a contentious issue that never seems to fade: the affordable housing crisis. State lawmaker and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, buoyed by the endorsements of prominent figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, seeks to confront this dire situation by proposing an audacious plan that

The unfolding drama surrounding Oregon’s proposed transportation bill, which aims to impose staggering tax and fee increases totaling $14.6 billion over the next ten years, raises crucial questions about fiscal responsibility and effective governance. Advocates of House Bill 2025 tout it as a crucial step towards revitalizing the state’s aging infrastructure, arguing that the funding

In a political climate riddled with tensions and unpredictability, the Federal Reserve has found itself at the eye of the storm, particularly with the looming question of who will replace Jerome Powell as Chair. Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers recently speculated on this transition, suggesting that Donald Trump will likely choose a mainstream candidate when

In Florida, the balancing act of fiscal responsibility and political maneuvering reached a critical juncture as the Republican-led legislature managed to pass a $115.1 billion budget, a decrease from the previous year’s $118.6 billion allocation. The complexities of this budget process reveal much more than mere numbers; they expose underlying tensions between legislative leaders and