Local hospitals in Kern County, even small, rural ones, likely aren't in immediate danger of closing due to changes in state and federal health care spending, but experts say the ...

Every dollar saved on taxes over the new few years could help offset the impact of the numerous safety-net cuts.

Santa Clara County officials fear that Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” will rip a “seismic tear” in the country’s social ...

A new $6,000 tax break for Americans aged 65-plus could offer relief, but some may see little benefit. Here’s who will ...

Trump's tax and spending law will impact education savings, gambling losses and tips. Here's a breakdown of the highlights.

Willis ISD is estimated to have a surplus budget for its 2025-26 fiscal year following the impact of House Bill 2, which will ...

Newly proposed legislation aims to pay seafood processors and pet food makers to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay by using an ...

From health insurance to immigration enforcement and higher ed taxes, the WBUR newsroom took a look at how some key ...

The Presidential Leadership Scholars program, founded by Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush, aims to develop leaders who can work across partisan lines to make a positive ...

Some Kentucky educators are worried that the impacts of a new law mandating districts to use traceable communications systems ...

There's a lot of anticipation about what the new James Beard Public Market will mean for downtown Portland's recovery. Slated to open in 2026, the market will be a hub for local food, culture and ...

New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.