Can $1000 a Month Handouts Solve Denver’s Homeless Crisis?

A new study from Denver has reignited the age-old conversation over a universal basic income. The Denver Basic Income Project Image Credit: Shutterstock / Evgenia Parajanian Last year, in a move that was welcomed by many, Denver decided to give some no-strings-attached cash directly to homeless people. Denver’s No-Strings-Attached Cash Experiment Image Credit: Shutterstock / … Read more

Culture Crisis: DeSantis Slashes Florida Arts Funding by $32 Million

Florida residents are reeling after Governor DeSantis’ latest round of budget cuts. Arts Funding Goes Dark Governor Ron DeSantis has just axed all state grant funding for the arts – about $32 million. This move has left dozens of arts organizations scrambling for alternative funding. Already reeling from the pandemic, these institutions are now facing … Read more

Tiny Homes, Big Costs: The Massive Budget Behind California’s Homeless Plan

A new report has found that Gavin Newsom has failed to deliver on one of his key plans for homeless Californians despite making some big promises.  Governor Gavin Newsom’s Initiative Governor Gavin Newsom’s big plan to help California’s homeless population is facing some major roadblocks.  A Status Update  Over a year ago, Newsom promised 1,200 … Read more

Big Pay Hike Promised for Florida Teachers: Will It Finally Happen?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has just announced a slew of funding promises for teachers across the Sunshine State. However, not everyone is pleased.  DeSantis Announces Funding Promises for Teachers Image Credit: Shutterstock / The Old Major In a recent press conference in Hialeah, DeSantis proudly announced a nearly $202 million boost in the budget for … Read more

Solar Surge: Biden’s Big Investment in American Energy

The Biden administration just dropped a huge $71 million injection to supercharge America’s solar industry. This influx of cash is set to create jobs, slash energy costs, and build a cleaner, greener future.  Funding to Improve Solar Manufacturing Capabilities According to the Department of Energy (DOE), this funding will improve America’s solar manufacturing capabilities, address … Read more