Consumer prices rose 3.5% over the past 12 months, as of June 2026. And while some inflation is normal for a growing economy, many Americans are feeling the squeeze.More than 4 in 5 Americans (83%) say the rising cost of living has contributed to them tracking their spending more closely in 2026, according to a...
State policymakers should invest in improving rural roads as well as interstate highways, according to a report from the Education Policy Cent…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Applications for Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program will open Jan. 2 for new families who want to parti…
The Dallas County Commission approved a $34.8 million budget for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.
MONTGOMERY – The Montgomery County Commission is considering a $156 million budget for the next fiscal year.
The Selma City Council will review almost all purchases made by the city.
(The Center Square) – Despite steadily increasing housing and child care costs, a new report from the Federal Reserve Board paints a mostly po…
You can scale back spending while still supporting small businesses.
It’s a challenging time for small businesses.
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday introduced a federal Universal School Choice Act.
