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Bessent says Trump's 15% global tariff coming his week

(The Center Square) – Higher tariffs are on the way. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump plans to rebuild his tariff wall within five months using alternative laws. "It's my strong belief that the tariff rates will be back to their old rate within

ALEC urges states to adopt 'light-touch' AI regulation

(The Center Square) - The American Legislative Exchange Council called on state legislatures to embrace limited tax regulation and greater investment in artificial intelligence to facilitate effective government processes. The council released its AI policy toolkit calling for a “light-touch” policy approach to AI. “U.S. regulators risk jeopardizing A.

Report: Gallatin, Flathead county have majority of short-term rental units

Significant increases in short-term rental properties may be adding pressure to local housing supplies, especially in high-value tourism areas of the state near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. That’s according to a report by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research published this

‘It comes down to who you’re voting for’: EPA rescinds Endangerment Finding

‘It comes down to who you’re voting for’: EPA rescinds Endangerment Finding

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on Feb. 12. This scientific determination provided the basis for federal regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by establishing that these pollutants are harmful to human health. “You could characterize [the Endangerment Finding] as a determination that

Trump's tariffs set to rise to 15% for some countries, Greer says

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration signaled a possible climb in some U.S. tariffs above 10%, but provided few specifics. Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said Wednesday that the 10% tariff on imported goods was likely to increase. "Right now, we have the 10% tariff. It&

Red and blue states want to limit AI in insurance; Trump wants to limit states

It’s the rare policy question that unites Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and the Democratic-led Maryland government against President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California: How should health insurers use AI? Regulating artificial intelligence, especially its use by health insurers, is becoming a politically divisive

Why ICE’s body camera policies make the videos unlikely to improve accountability and transparency

Why ICE’s body camera policies make the videos unlikely to improve accountability and transparency

(BOSTON) Amid growing demands by Democrats to overhaul U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after federal immigration officials killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said in early February 2026 that agents in Minneapolis will be issued body-worn cameras. But can body cameras