In US, states struggle to replace fossil fuel tax revenue
Government budgets are booming in New Mexico: Teacher salaries are up, residents can go to an in-state college tuition-free, moms will get medical care for a year after childbirth, and criminal justice initiatives are being funded to reduce urban violence.
US allows more baby formula imports to fight shortage
Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden’s administration announced steps Monday to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, including reopening the largest domestic manufacturing plant and increasing imports from overseas.
Nancy Pelosi just went after Gavin Newsom. She probably shouldn’t have
A few days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted the national Democratic Party for lacking a "counteroffensive" to GOP-led culture war attacks, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi returned fire on her fellow California Democrat — though she probably shouldn't have, given the full context of the governor's remarks.
Biden announces program offering discounted internet service
President Joe Biden announced Monday that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes, a program that could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Powell: ‘Soft’ economic landing may be out of Fed’s control
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fresh off winning Senate confirmation for a second term earlier in the day, acknowledged for the first time Thursday that high inflation and economic weakness overseas could thwart his efforts to avoid causing a recession.
