The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law but the political fallout remains to be seen, columnist Ron Faucheux writes.

I’m not asking for handouts,” writes Kiley Wren Ryan. “I’m asking for a fair shot. For dignity. For a system that doesn’t ...

There are few places that rival parts of Black Chicago in terms of consistent disinvestment, segregation and other factors ...

As the United States moves forward with implementing President Donald Trump's sweeping legislative package – dubbed the "One ...

People are concerned over changes to gambling deductions and new taxes passed by Congress in the Big Beautiful Bill.

Federal rules govern Medicaid programs, which rely on federal funding. However, each state’s programs are tailored to its ...

Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• 07/04/2025: President Donald Trump’s deadline for the Republican-controlled Congress to pass the ...

If we hadn't passed this bill, taxes on the American people would have gone up $4.3 trillion,” U.S. Sen. John N. Kennedy said ...

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could lead to major impacts for families, food banks, and ...

In early hours of July 3, in shadow of Trump’s 'beautiful bill,' Wisconsin passed a budget that exemplifies what compromise looks like: uninspiring.

The tax code is becoming charitable to many more donors thanks to changes in the new tax and spending law. That’s going to help nonprofit organizations that rely on donations, and also everyday ...

With headlines warning of “record deficits” and “unsustainable debt,” it’s easy to tune it all out. But now the noise is ...