How a growing form of 'invisible government' is driving up Texans’ tax bills

Special purpose taxing districts are booming in Texas, accounting for more and more of many homeowners' property tax bills.
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Americans express concern over government shutdown’s impact

A new CBS News YouGov poll shows Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy ...

In Bihar, a generation scrambles for elusive government jobs

In Bihar, youth face despair as they chase scarce government jobs amid exam delays, leaks, and financial struggles.

Local government bill is 'death to democracy'

Proposals that would give the Isle of Man government the power to impose functions from local authorities without financial ...

Opinion - Government shutdown showdown takes a new turn

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and his Democratic colleagues voted against keeping the government open. The ...

Stitt sues to block law that gives the legislative branch more appointment power

The bill Stitt is suing over would give him more seats to appoint on the Commission for Rehabilitation Services.

As shutdown closes in on 35-day record, observers point to dysfunction in divided government

Barring a surprise breakthrough, the U.S. government shutdown will tie the longest federal closure ever on Tuesday, 35 days. One tick after midnight, it becomes the longest ever.
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The Secret Function of Finland's 54,000 'Doomsday' Bunkers

Finland has built a terrifying network of over 54,000 civil defense shelters—enough to protect nearly the entire population.
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The Supreme Court of Virginia Clarifies the Scope of Legislative Immunity for School Board Members

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued an Opinion in Brooks-Buck v. Wahlstrom, No. 250246 (Oct. 16, 2025), ...

Commissioners vow to keep Westmoreland government running as state funds dry up

Westmoreland County government will continue to function as state funding dries up amid the ongoing budget impasse in Harrisburg, commissioners said Tuesday. Despite the uncertainty, county officials ...

The Government Shutdown Rolls On Edition

Plus: What’s open at the IRS, the fight over premium tax credits, guidance on OBBBA, Social Security increases, digital taxes and tariffs, Section 179 expenses and more.