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Cutting the Lifeline: How Slashing Research Funds Could Stunt U. S. Innovation

February 12, 2025

Imagine a world where groundbreaking medical discoveries are no longer happening in the U. S. This is a real possibility if the National Institutes of Health (NIH) goes ahead with its plan to slash funding for research infrastructure. This funding is crucial for universities and research instituti

education

Learning by Doing: A New Approach to Education.

February 12, 2025

Wisconsin is making a big move towards changing how students learn. Students in La Crosse got a unique chance to show off their skills. For decades State Superintendents have focused on just tests and boring classes. But this time is different. This time it was all about hands-on learning. Dr. J

politics

Congress's Real Power: The Money

February 12, 2025

Money talks, and in the U. S. government, it's Congress that speaks the loudest. The Constitution spells it out in black and white. It's all about the money. Congress has the power to control federal spending. This is a basic rule of the game, written clearly in the Constitution. Presidents can

politics

Money on Hold: A Legal Tussle Unfreezes Dollars

February 12, 2025

President Donald Trump was not happy. A court blocked his plan to halt federal spending. It was unprecedented and claimed it was all about needing to pause spending on some things. Some judges were not convinced. The president was not happy. The courts were stopping some of his plans. Trump

politics

The Big Money Ask: Trump's Immigration Plans Need Cash

February 12, 2025

The Trump administration is in a bind. They need more money to carry out their immigration plans. Tom Homan, known as the "border czar, " and Russell Vought, the budget director, met with Senate Republicans recently. They made a strong case for more funding. They said, "We need more money to keep o

education

Louisiana's Academic Comeback

February 12, 2025

Louisiana's school system is making headlines again, this time for its impressive academic progress. Recently, a new academic recovery study ranked the state first in the country for reading growth and second for math, comparing data from 2019 to 2024. This is a big deal, as it shows that Louisiana

crime

From Charity to Conviction

February 12, 2025

In the heart of South Carolina, a former high-ranking official from a well-known nonprofit is about to face the music after admitting to stealing government funds. Ashley Ingram, 34, a former director at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ingram is due to be sentenced at the Matthew J.

politics

Federal Judge Thwarts Massive Funding Freeze in Bold Ruling

February 11, 2025

In a decisive move last week, a federal judge in Rhode Island commanded the federal government to lift all frozen funds immediately. The directive from Judge John J McConnell Jr came after he noticed that federal officials were not following his earlier instructions to unfreeze billions of taxpayer

opinion

Why Shutting Down USAID Could Be a Huge Mistake

February 11, 2025

USAID, a key player in global development, has been facing potential shutdown talks. Recently, employees went to their offices only to find they couldn't enter. It turns out billionaire Elon Musk wants USAID to close its doors. And apparently, President Trump is on board with this. USAID ha

health

The Big Cut That Could Slow Down Science

February 11, 2025

Some people in Washington wanted to make big changes to science funding. These proposed cuts could lead to fewer jobs and less research in the medical field. It could also hurt some of the most important breakthroughs. A lot of people were not happy about this, including the state