“If universal childcare is free for all, the families who would benefit most over the long-term would likely be those already thriving economically. Meanwhile the financial benefits for those barely getting by, while vital, could become offset by the resulting increases … Continued
By Jonathan Shorman, Stateline.org Four Republican states have agreed to help the Trump administration gain access to state driver’s license data through a nationwide law enforcement computer network as part of the administration’s hunt for alleged noncitizen voters. The Trump … Continued
A bevy of youth organizations are pressing lawmakers to pass the “Livable Futures” package—five bills focused on immigration, climate change, housing and transgender rights, crafted in part to push back against Trump administration policies. Members of several youth organizations with … Continued
By Jarrell Dillard, Bloomberg News U.S. companies shed payrolls in November by the most since early 2023, adding to concerns about a more pronounced weakening in the labor market. Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000, according to ADP Research data released Wednesday. Payrolls have … Continued
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press Plans to stay and soak in the wintry wonderland at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim? You will have to wait. Related Articles Payrolls at US companies fall by most since 2023, ADP says Longest … Continued