Browsing: State

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with members of Congress as he departs following his State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the…

Key insight: President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation restricting institutional investors purchasing single family homes, following up on his executive order that the legislature…

Starting this year, Washington state is imposing a new tax on credit unions that acquire banks. But critics say the levy will only succeed at driving…

Key insights: New York State Senator Samra Brouk and Assemblymember Steven Raga introduced the Stop Taking Our Pay Act, or STOP, in Albany, New York on…

People affiliated with the 50501 movement march through downtown Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, April 19, 2025Dominic Gwinn | Afp | Getty ImagesThere’s a push to end…

Key Insight: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other federal regulators are retreating from enforcement and supervision, creating a void that states are actively stepping in…

From purchasing land and equipment to covering seeds and labor costs, farming requires a lot of capital. Many farmers use loans to help finance their operations, but grants…

What’s at stake: States’ rights to set consumer protections.Expert quote: Preempting state laws before having a federal standard in place is “dangerous and irresponsible,” warns Scott…

Key Insight: As the CFPB has walked back its regulation of “Buy Now, Pay Later” products, state officials have come forward to fill in the gap.What’s…

Key Insight: State Street has acquired PriceStats, a private-sector economic researcher. The merger comes at a fraught moment for government economic statistics, which have faced attacks…