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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Cutting Red Tape: SBA's Plan to Ease Costs on Small Businesses

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a new effort to reduce federal regulations. The goal is to lower costs for small businesses and families. The Deregulation Strike Force will review and cut rules that are seen as too burdensome. This initiative targets sectors like housing, healt

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Dec 14 2025EDUCATION

Graduate Degrees and Student Loans: A Shift in the Game

The Department of Education (ED) recently updated its list of "professional" graduate degrees eligible for higher student loan limits. This change has sparked debate. Only eleven degrees made the cut, leaving many others, like nursing and accounting, out in the cold. Some people are upset. They thi

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

What Trump's Marijuana Move Means for the Industry

The cannabis world is buzzing with talk that Donald Trump might change how marijuana is seen by the federal government. Right now, the law puts pot in the same category as drugs that are super addictive and have no medical use. But if Trump makes a move, that could change. Some people in the cannab

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Nov 23 2025OPINION

Pennsylvania's Energy Potential Stifled by Old Rules

Pennsylvania is a big deal in the energy world. It's the second-largest natural gas producer in the U. S. , right behind Texas. The state also exports a lot of coal. Recently, U. S. Sen. Dave McCormick hosted an event focusing on AI and energy. This event showed how important Pennsylvania is for the

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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Cannabis Industry: Hope on the Horizon?

The cannabis market is buzzing with potential, thanks to some big changes on the horizon. Investors are feeling hopeful, especially with President Trump showing interest in cannabis and hemp products. This could mean new rules and better opportunities for the industry. One company, Verano Holdings,

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Apr 10 2025BUSINESS

The Unlikely Pair: Crypto and Cannabis

Cryptocurrency and cannabis have been buzzwords for several years. But what has happened since the initial hype? Both industries have seen their fair share of ups and downs. So, what role does cryptocurrency play in the cannabis industry? The cannabis industry is still struggling with federal re

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Apr 06 2025SCIENCE

Unmasking Asian Diversity: Using Names to Understand Racial Disparities

The quest to tackle racial disparities has long been hindered by the way data is collected. For years, different racial groups have been lumped together, making it tough to spot and address specific issues within these communities. Recently, there's been a push to break down these groups into smalle

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Apr 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Chemical Rollbacks: A Health Gamble

The Trump administration is pushing a strategy that could undo hundreds of state-level bans on harmful chemicals in everyday items. These bans cover a wide range of products, from children's toys to personal care items, and even clothing. The goal? To make it easier for companies to use these chemic

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

Schools Face New Rules for Federal Cash

Federal cash for schools is now tied to strict rules about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The administration has sent a clear message: follow the law or risk losing funds. Schools and states have just 10 days to confirm they are complying with federal civil rights laws. T

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Whale Protections on Hold: Last-Minute Rule Change

In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei

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