Tennessee will allocate higher average funding per student to voucher recipients compared to those in public schools.
The new voucher program in Tennessee is drawing significant criticism from advocates of public education and Democratic lawmakers who argue that it favors private school students at the cost of public school funding. The average spending on public school students stands at $7,023, while those benefiting from the Education Freedom Scholarship Program receive about $7,295. […]
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Gives $6 Million in Grants to Support Higher Education in Maricopa County
Phoenix – August 22, 2025 The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has unexpectedly granted $6 million across six major universities in Arizona. This funding aims to bolster the higher education mission within Maricopa County. Each of these universities—Arizona State University, Clayton University, Grand Canyon University, Maricopa Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona—will […]
U.S. Agriculture secretary supports cuts to higher education funding in Tennessee
New Initiative from US Agriculture Department On August 18, 2025, US Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins spoke at a Future Farmers of America event during the Tennessee Fair. She introduced an initiative aimed at ending subsidies for solar energy panels that take up farmland, while also reducing agricultural grants to the University of Tennessee. Rollins […]
Federal judge declares Trump’s DEI ban in K-12 schools and higher education as unlawful
Federal Judge Blocks Education Department’s DEI Policy Changes WASHINGTON – A federal judge in Maryland has halted the U.S. Department of Education’s attempts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in schools. This ruling, made on Thursday, strikes a blow to the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against DEI initiatives at the federal level. U.S. District […]
Higher Education Faces a Spending Issue, Not a Revenue Issue
Rethinking University Tuition Fees It’s crucial for universities to reconsider raising tuition fees and to implement cost reductions. For quite some time, the narrative surrounding “National Investment in Public Higher Education” has influenced discussions about escalating costs in higher education. Proponents of the current system argue that reduced state funding has forced public universities to […]
Trump Gives Mexico an Extra 90 Days to Prevent Higher Tariffs
Trump Extends Trade Deal Negotiation with Mexico On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump announced that Mexico will have a 90-day extension to negotiate a trade deal with the United States. After what he described as a “very successful” phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Trump noted that Mexico had previously been afforded some time […]
Alabama law removes voting rights from Black citizens at a higher rate
Alabama’s Disenfranchisement Issue Recent findings from a nonprofit organization, focused on restoring voting rights in Alabama after felony convictions, point to the state’s “moral violation” law as a significant factor in the disenfranchisement of Black citizens. The law appears to create barriers for individuals trying to regain their voting rights. This analysis, spanning three years […]
Higher interest rates increase mortgage costs in Alabama cities
In the last three years, home buyers in Alabama have experienced more than a 50% increase in their monthly mortgage payments across many metro regions. Recent analysis from data by the US Census Bureau and Zillow has identified which Alabama cities have been hit hardest by rising interest rates since 2022. This research indicates that […]
Pollster Matt Towery Discusses Why Trump’s Real Approval Ratings Are Much Higher Than What the Media Reports
Pollster Claims Trump’s Approval Rating Is Better Than Reported Matt Towery, a pollster, shared his views on Fox News, suggesting that President Donald Trump’s actual approval rating is significantly higher than what mainstream media outlets indicate. According to a Gallup poll, Trump’s approval dropped to 37% recently, with only 29% support from independents. During his […]
Yuma steel supplier plans to increase prices due to higher tariffs.
Price Increases Loom for Arizona Businesses Due to New Tariffs Arizona businesses are bracing for price hikes as new tariffs, imposed by the Trump administration, are set to take effect on Tuesday. Beginning March 4, imports from Canada and Mexico will incur a 25% tariff, with a similar duty on all steel and aluminum imports […]