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Iowas legislative session is nearly a month old and the state income tax remains a focal point. Republicans want tax cuts by establishing a flat tax rate, while policy experts wonder how it would shape the state moving forward. Republican Gov. ...

Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his final budget proposal today, and transportation leaders are hopeful hell discuss funds for infrastructure, after last months bridge collapse in Pittsburgh. On average, many Pennsylvania bridges are more than half a century old. ...

A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would address price-gouging among health care staffing agencies increasing their rates amid a national worker shortage. Senate Bill 565 would prevent companies from hiking prices on "essential goods or services" more than 10% during and for three months after a public health emergency. Sen. ...

Amid talk of slashing the states income tax, experts say Kentuckys tax-code reforms should focus instead on eliminating tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and other supporters of doing away with the income tax say it is a necessary step to retain businesses. Jason Bailey, executive director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, pointed out income tax revenue is critical to ensure quality schools, health care, roads and other public investments a...

Rabbi Henry Jay Karp explains the concept behind One Human Family QCA and an event the group is organizing on February 16.

During the past year, the Iowa Legislature proposed and even codified into law bills that attempt to normalize discrimination, reduce voting access and hurt many citizens of this state. Legislators are proposing more of the same during this year’s session of the General Assembly. To call out thes

The Zoom bombing on Friday evening was not the first in the Des Moines metro to disrupt online gatherings of elected officials.

Acknowledging the pandemics toll on Kentucky students, teachers and families, Gov. Andy Beshear announced last night a state budget which would make the largest single investment on record in pre-K through high school education. The governor said he is dedicating $11 million annually for statewide learning focusing on literacy and math, and a 12.5% increase in per-pupil funding. ...

Gun control fans love to pretend the pro-gun side doesn't see reality, but they're notorious for ignoring actual facts that are right in front of them.

More than half of Missouri families report paying more than $500 a month for child care, and child-care providers have been struggling to keep their doors open. Advocates for children say there are some promising actions the Legislature could take to improve both ends. Craig Stevenson, director of policy and advocacy with Kids Win Missouri, noted that the American Rescue Plan last March allocated more than $700 million to Missouri, and the Show-Me State is one of a handful that has not yet spe...