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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration canceled last week’s 12th annual National Veterans Small Business Week amid the ongoing federal shutdown, halting plans to honor millions of veteran …
Shutdown Fallout: SBA Cancels Veterans Business Week as Aid Tops $6 Billion Read More
Election night marked a resounding success for the Democratic party across the country. There were victories in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, but perhaps none more important on a …
Opinion: We Need A New Way To Vote For Represenatives Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With less than two weeks remaining until Election Day, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced an additional $500,000 investment into coordinated campaigns in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, …
DNC Pours $500K into Pennsylvania and Neighboring States Ahead of Key November Elections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Senate Republicans advanced a revised state budget proposal aimed at stabilizing Pennsylvania’s finances while avoiding future tax increases. The move marks the latest development in …
Senate GOP Advances Budget Plan, Citing Fiscal Stability and Protection for Taxpayers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy said it will return more than $13 billion in unobligated funds once earmarked for climate initiatives, a move officials cast as part …
Energy Department to Return $13B in Unused Climate Funds to Treasury Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior announced sweeping reforms last week aimed at overhauling the federal wildfire response system, while Agriculture Secretary …
USDA Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Tackle Wildfires, Seafood, and Food Policy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education rolled out new guidance last week to expand state flexibility in managing federal education programs, while also moving aggressively against Harvard University …
Harvard Hit With Federal Sanctions as States Gain New Education Flexibility Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in partnership with the General Services Administration, has launched a new program aimed at cutting wasteful federal spending while rewarding employees …
USDA, GSA Launch SAVE Program to Cut Wasteful Spending and Reward Federal Employees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has directed 46 states and territories to remove references …
HHS Orders 46 States and Territories to Strip “Gender Ideology” From PREP Materials Within 60 Days Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats celebrated a major win this week in Iowa, where Catelin Drey flipped a Republican-leaning state Senate seat, breaking the GOP’s supermajority and underscoring a national trend …
Democrats’ Iowa Victory Fuels Momentum, With Pennsylvania Playing Key Role in 2025 Gains Read More