Politics

Oregon’s transportation infrastructure, often regarded as the backbone of economic vitality and daily mobility, finds itself dangling precariously on the edge of collapse—an unthinkable consequence of political paralysis. When the legislature failed to pass any form of comprehensive transportation funding package before adjourning, it wasn’t merely a missed bill; it was a declaration of neglect

Oklahoma’s Supreme Court decision against granting tax exemptions to Native American tribal members living and working on reservation land exposes a deeper ideological conflict about sovereignty, state authority, and economic fairness. The case of Alicia Stroble, a Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizen, navigates the complex legal landscape shaped by landmark rulings like McGirt v. Oklahoma. Yet,

Oregon’s newly enacted legislation to tax athletes and staff for funding an $800 million bond aimed at constructing a Major League Baseball stadium in Portland may sound like an exciting investment in civic pride, yet it raises profound concerns about fiscal responsibility and taxpayer fairness. Governor Tina Kotek’s signature on Senate Bill 110 deploys a

Kansas lawmakers find themselves entangled in a high-stakes showdown that exposes much more than just friendly sports rivalry. Their relentless push to extend a bond financing deadline to lure away Kansas City’s professional football and baseball teams from Missouri is a glaring example of government overreach meshed with economic naivety. The urgency stems from the

In a surprise move, Senate Republicans are pivoting towards a proposed $15 billion relief fund aimed at shielding rural hospitals from impending Medicaid cuts—a digital mirage of political goodwill amidst stormy waters. This initiative is more than just a last-ditch effort to salvage the bill; it reflects a troubling reality faced by rural healthcare providers

The process of budget reconciliation, a parliamentary procedure aimed at expediting the passage of budgetary legislation, is currently facing significant hurdles. It seems as though every week brings a new challenge, underscoring just how precarious our fiscal landscape has become. The Byrd Rule is a centerpiece of these ongoing complications—a rule that some might consider

New York City is facing a series of stark challenges, not least of which is the dire affordable housing crisis that has reached critical proportions. Among the voices calling for change is Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York Democratic mayoral primary who is making waves with his ambitious proposal to borrow $70 billion

The passage of House Bill 2025 in Oregon threatens to reshape the state’s economy through a staggering $14.6 billion tax and fee increase over the next ten years. This is not just an incremental bump in funding for transport; it is an audacious attempt by state legislators to usher in what they are calling “transformative

As the probability of a new Federal Reserve Chair under the Trump administration looms, one must ponder the implications of such a decision on the nation’s economic policy. Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has indicated that there is a fair chance Trump could nominate a candidate palatable to both sides of the aisle. However, this

The recent legislative session in Florida has yielded a budget of $115.1 billion, reflecting a modest reduction from last year’s $118.6 billion allocation. This figure comes as the Republican leadership grapples with internal disagreements and pressures to appease both fiscal conservatives and the influential governor, Ron DeSantis. Notably, the budget incorporates significantly scaled-back tax cuts