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Federal deficit totaled $1 trillion in beginning of FY2026, CBO says

(The Center Square) - The United States federal budget deficit totaled $1 trillion in the first five months of fiscal year 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The latest federal deficit estimate is $142 billion less than the deficit from this time in the previous fiscal year. The CBO saw

Judge tells Trump that 'clock is ticking' on costly tariff refunds

(The Center Square) – A judge gave the Trump administration time to build a system to streamline tariff refunds, but pointed out that the "clock is ticking" and U.S. taxpayers will pay the cost of delays. Customs and Border Protection requested 45 days to develop a system for

Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans

(The Center Square) – Many states are considering new policies affecting teachers’ ability to strike or participate in protests, and education officials and labor advocates continue to debate the legality of teacher strikes. The strikes are banned or heavily restricted in roughly 38 states and Washington, D.C. In states such

Trump's newest tariff program won't raise nearly as much money

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's newest tariffs, which already face a legal challenge in court, could increase deficits by $1.6 billion over the next decade, if they survive court scrutiny. The latest developments mark a pivotal moment for Trump’s trade agenda, as his administration’s

Legal experts: Supreme Court should decide energy policy framework over climate lawsuits

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the fall over a case to decide whether states can sue fossil fuel companies for damages related to global climate change. The court agreed to hear arguments in Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The

‘Our North Star’: MSU starts developing next Strategic Plan

‘Our North Star’: MSU starts developing next Strategic Plan

MSU is currently gathering input for its next Strategic Plan through surveys, listening sessions and community conversations. The plan, which is set to be published Nov. 19, will help guide the University for the next several years. “Our Strategic Plan is our North Star. It is how we chart our

University details mental health response after campus death

University details mental health response after campus death

In the wake of a recent death on campus, MSU administrators say their focus has been on supporting students and ensuring access to mental health resources. The death — which is being investigated as a suicide — took place shortly before 1 a.m. on Feb. 21, according to a Feb. 25