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What’s Next for Crypto Tax Rules in the U. S. ?

June 8, 2026

Lawmakers in Washington are finally rolling up their sleeves on crypto taxes. The House Ways and Means Committee dropped seven draft bills recently, signaling the start of serious talks on how digital assets should be taxed. These aren’t just random ideas—they’re the first real steps toward turning

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Why Alaska's Pension Plan Rewrite Gets Controversial Fast

April 26, 2026

Alaska’s government is updating how thousands of public workers save for retirement—but not everyone likes the changes. A new bill pushes the state to bring back guaranteed pensions after an old system collapsed in 2006. That earlier plan failed because lawmakers didn’t pay enough into it, leaving w

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Budget Delays in New York: A Habit or a Problem?

April 8, 2026

New York’s state budget is late again this year, but no one seems shocked. Lawmakers have grown used to missing deadlines—this is the fifth year in a row. Instead of rushing to finish, many took a two-week holiday during Passover and Easter, leaving essential work for later. One Democratic senator e

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Congress Racing Against Time to Avoid Government Shutdown

January 22, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c

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Trump's Healthcare Plan: More Talk, Less Action

January 18, 2026

Trump recently shared his "Great Healthcare Plan, " but it's not really a plan. It's more like a list of ideas that have been talked about before. The document is short and doesn't have many details. It's like a summary of things Trump has already done or said he wants to do. People on Capitol Hill

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Florida's Push for Faith in Schools: A New Debate

January 15, 2026

In Florida, a new proposal is stirring up conversations about religion in public schools. The idea is to let students openly express their religious beliefs in their schoolwork and add a daily moment of silence. This isn't just about freedom of expression; it's about making sure everyone's beliefs a

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Crypto Rules: Senate Takes Extra Time to Get It Right

January 13, 2026

The Senate Agriculture Committee has decided to postpone the review of a crucial crypto bill until late January. They want to make sure they have enough backing before moving forward. Chairman John Boozman mentioned that they've made good progress but need more time to finalize details and secure wi

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Crypto Rules: What's Next for the U. S. ?

January 11, 2026

The U. S. is taking another shot at creating rules for the crypto world. This isn't new, but it's important. The Senate is looking at two big parts of a bill that could shape how crypto works in the U. S. The goal? Make things clearer for everyone involved. The bill, called the Clarity Act, wants t

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Crypto Rules: What's Next for Digital Money?

December 19, 2025

A big step is coming for crypto rules. In January, senators will start working on a bill to set up rules for digital money. This bill, called the CLARITY Act, aims to sort out who controls what in the crypto world. The bill passed the House earlier this year, with support from both sides. Now, it's

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Health Care Subsidies: What's Next for Americans?

December 17, 2025

House Republicans are moving forward with a health care plan that skips extending pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. These subsidies, which helped many Americans afford health insurance, are set to expire at the end of the year. Speaker Mike Johnson had considered letting