Tennessee’s economic performance in 2025 has shown solid resilience and steady growth despite broader national uncertainties. The state continues to benefit from a pro-business climate, low tax burden ...

Tennessee education officials are considering a rule change that would allow schools to more quickly remove disruptive students with disabilities from their classrooms, even without a formal ...

Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Bills Related to Immigration Enforcement and Gun RegulationsRALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein on Friday vetoed three pieces of legislation, including two ...

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Online grocery sales are expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.9% through 2029, significantly surpassing the projected 1.7% annual growth for in-store sales, according to a new forecast by market ...

Florida Lawmakers on Social Security & Medicare ReformsSenator Rick Scott (R) Senator Rick Scott has sent mixed signals on Social Security and Medicare. In early 2025 he warned that Congress must ...

Destin Hall has emerged as a significant figure in North Carolina politics, ascending to the role of Speaker of the House in January 2025. His journey from a modest upbringing to a prominent ...

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing yesterday, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis (R) expressed skepticism about President Trump’s comprehensive tariff strategy. Addressing U.S. Trade ...

Brian Kemp is the 83rd governor of Georgia, serving since 2019. A Republican, he has been a central figure in Georgia politics, particularly during the 2020 presidential election and subsequent ...

A Republican-backed bill introduced this week that would ban abortion at any stage of pregnancy in North Carolina will not move forward, according to North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall. “I don’t ...

The average age of members of the United States Congress has steadily increased over the years, creating a growing age gap between elected officials and the general public they serve. As of recent ...

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) held a roundtable discussion in Clay County, Florida with local sheriffs from Clay County, Nassau County, and Suwannee County, and other members of the law enforcement ...