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Some states promote holiday scratchers as a way to help schools, but in Illinois that claim would land you on the naughty list.

Some states promote holiday scratchers as a way to help schools, but in Illinois that claim would land you on the naughty list.

Commentary: Spending on infrastructure and social services is in the finest of U.S. traditions to ensure longterm growth.

Before the music got going, the guitarist had a few instructions for the young dancers beside him as everyone prepared to rehearse the song.“This is called ‘The Mitzvah Bus,’ which has kind of a funky beat,” said Ben Gundersheimer, otherwise know as...

Before the music got going, the guitarist had a few instructions for the young dancers beside him as everyone prepared to rehearse the song.“This is called ‘The Mitzvah Bus,’ which has kind of a funky beat,” said Ben Gundersheimer, otherwise know as...

Before the music got going, the guitarist had a few instructions for the young dancers beside him as everyone prepared to rehearse the song.“This is called ‘The Mitzvah Bus,’ which has kind of a funky beat,” said Ben Gundersheimer, otherwise know as...

For centuries, America has invested taxpayer money in its future. Public funds built physical infrastructure from the Erie Canal to the interstate highway system. We invested in human capital, too: Universal education came to the United States early, and America basically invented modern public secondary education. This public spending laid the foundations for prosperity and helped make us an economic superpower.

Biden’s investment agenda is an attempt to restore the all-American idea that government should help create a better future.

Public investment, including spending on children, is a worthy American tradition.

The Oregon State Treasury's online auction goes live on Black Friday.