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US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult
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US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult

  • Hinckley Jones-Sanpei, University of Denver
  • Updated 8 hrs ago

National debt now equals the size of the US economy.

National News

Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’

  • By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | The Center Square
  • Nov 8, 2026

(The Center Square) – Democratic Socialists will now lead America’s two most populous cities and the nation’s capital, raising questions over the Democratic Socialist of America platform.

National News

Louisiana Republicans confront voter frustration after midterm losses

  • By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square
  • Updated Nov 6, 2026

(The Center Square) —  Louisiana Republicans are questioning President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict with Iran, immigration enforcement and the rising cost of living after a Democratic midterm wave nearly cost the GOP a U.S. Senate seat in one of the country’s most reliably Republican states.

Florida just voted for lower property taxes – and that could mean cuts in government services and new housing construction
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Florida just voted for lower property taxes – and that could mean cuts in government services and new housing construction

  • Abigail Hall, University of Tampa and Aaron D. Wood, University of Tampa
  • Updated Nov 4, 2026

Amendment 3, which cuts property taxes for most homeowners, will also mean a 30% drop in tax revenue for Florida counties.

National News

Democrats take control of Congress as anti-Trump sentiment leads to blue wave wins

  • By Dan McCaleb, Morgan Sweeney and Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square
  • Updated Nov 4, 2026

(The Center Square) – Democrats will take control of both chambers of Congress early next year as voters overwhelmingly on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's policies that led to rising energy and other costs.

National News

Democrats seize majority in U.S. House as GOP also loses Senate

  • By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square
  • Updated Nov 4, 2026

(The Center Square) – Democrats achieved sweeping victories on election night, capturing 22 formerly Republican U.S. House seats as of early Tuesday morning.

National News

Polls close across East, much of Mideast as control of Congress on the line

  • By Dan McCaleb and Andrew Rice | The Center Square
  • Updated Nov 3, 2026

(The Center Square) - Polls are closed in several eastern states as vote counting begins and control of Congress hangs in the balance. 

As prices increase, both parties campaign on ending grocery tax
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As prices increase, both parties campaign on ending grocery tax

  • By Claire Harrison | Alabama Daily News
  • Oct 27, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – One week out from the midterm elections, Republican and Democratic politicians alike are campaigning on ending Alabama’s sa…

Alabama State Employees’ Insurance Board approves first premium increase in 11 years
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Alabama State Employees’ Insurance Board approves first premium increase in 11 years

  • By Andrea Tinker | Alabama Reflector
  • Sep 24, 2026

The State Employees Insurance Board Wednesday voted to increase premiums for state employees and dependents, citing rising healthcare costs an…

Sewell selected to be co-convener of Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group
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Sewell selected to be co-convener of Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Jun 23, 2026

Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) has been selected to be co-convener of the House Democrats' Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group that is reported…

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