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EconomyGovernmentPolicy

Voters in Colorado and Texas to Decide Divergent Tax Policy Measures This November

Colorado voters face two tax hike measures to fund universal school lunches, while Texas considers multiple constitutional amendments prohibiting new taxes. The divergent approaches reflect broader fiscal policy trends between states.

State Tax Policy Divergence on November Ballots

While national attention has focused on redistricting efforts, sources indicate voters in Colorado and Texas will decide significantly different tax policy measures this November that reflect broader fiscal trends. According to reports, Colorado’s Democrat-led legislature has referred two tax increase measures to voters, while Texas’s Republican-controlled government is proposing multiple new taxpayer protections.

by Desai Priyanka
GovernmentPolicy

Senator Demands Investigation Into Airport Video Blaming Democrats for Government Shutdown

A senior Democratic senator has requested an investigation into a Trump administration video airing at airports that blames Democrats for the government shutdown. The video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been pulled by multiple major airports due to its partisan content.

Senator Calls for Investigation Into Partisan Airport Video

A senior Democratic senator has called for an investigation into a Trump administration video airing at some U.S. airports that blames Democratic lawmakers for the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on aviation operations, according to reports from Reuters.

by Alvarez Jordan
Economy and TradingGovernment

Government Shutdown 2025 Triggers Federal Layoffs, Disproportionate Impact on Black Workers

The ongoing government shutdown has triggered thousands of federal layoffs, with reports indicating disproportionate impacts on Black workers and their communities. Administration officials confirm RIFs targeting multiple agencies while healthcare programs face significant cuts.

Federal Shutdown Leads to Widespread Layoffs

The 2025 government shutdown has entered its 11th day, triggering what sources indicate are the first waves of Reduction in Force (RIF) actions across multiple federal agencies. According to reports, budget director Russell Vought confirmed the initiation of RIFs in a social media post, marking the administration’s follow-through on previous threats made as the partisan budget standoff continues.

by Alvarez Jordan