Budget Policy & Priorities
Friday, July 11, 2025
Federal impacts to ag conservation in WI 'complex'
Wisconsin's agriculture industry could see both wins and losses under the new federal budget. Climate change isn't a priority for the Trump …
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Gender pay gap still a problem for TX women
Women who recently graduated from college are earning significantly less than their male counterparts. A new study reveals that women from Texas and …
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Federal cuts threaten already challenged Alaskan power grid
Despite last-minute concessions in the Trump administration's budget, which removes alternative energy tax incentives, rural Alaska power providers …
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Indiana mentors: ‘Curfew alone won’t cut it’
By Garrett Bergquist for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Serv…
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Montana to expand mental health treatment for people in justice system
After a legislative session which opened doors to expand mental health care services across Montana, a state commission said it is considering the …
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
AR nonprofits prepare to fill gaps from federal funding cuts
Among the hundreds of pages making up the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" just signed into law is a requirement some people must work to receive Medicaid…
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
IL school districts serving immigrants work to stay low-key
The Trump administration has made it clear it will cut funding from schools continuing diversity, equity and inclusion programs and with record …
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Medicaid cuts: Disproportionate effects predicted for LGBTQ+ in IL
Advocacy groups are speaking out about how they believe congressional cuts to Medicaid will disproportionately affect caregiver LGBTQ+ communities in …
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Concerns grow over future funding for Wyoming historic preservation
The Wyoming Historic Preservation Office is a state office born from the National Historic Preservation Act, a federal law. After a three-month …
TN poll suggests predicted Medicare cuts will prove unpopular
While cuts to food support programs and Medicaid gained attention as the debate over the budget bill went on, there is also a long-term likelihood it …
Texans grieve victims of deadly Hill Country flooding
Tributes and memorials are pouring in for victims of the deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. The storm stalled over the Texas …
Former WI mayor: Potential Medicare cuts would worsen aging crisis
A former Wisconsin mayor said the new federal budget will only worsen the current aging crisis families like hers have already been facing. Analysis …