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state governance

Could Maine handle a political outsider turning things around?

April 26, 2026

Maine isn't just dealing with high costs and weak schools – it's facing deeper issues. Over 8 years, the state budget ballooned by almost double, hitting $14. 5 billion in 2024. But while money grew, reading scores for students dropped shockingly low, with only about a quarter reading at their grade

opinion

Living Costs Push Californians Westward

April 25, 2026

California has become expensive. Many people move away because homes, groceries, gas and taxes cost more than the national average. A recent study shows that those who leave tend to end up richer and own homes sooner than those who stay. The research from the California Policy Lab points out that

politics

States Want to Bring in More Foreign Workers – Is It a Good Idea?

January 26, 2026

Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt thinks President Trump should let states bring in more foreign workers. He believes this would help solve the immigration problem and make things less political. Stitt suggests creating a new type of worker visa that states can control. This way, employers can hire fo