Transportation Department Unlocks $5B For EV Charging Stations

DOT to dole out $1.5 billion, or $5 billion over five years, to jumpstart the Biden administration's push for zero-emission cars and trucks.

​Russia Grants Citizenship to Ex-NSA Contractor Edward Snowden

U.S. intelligence officials say Snowden — a righteous whistleblower protecting civil liberties among supporters — damaged national security.

National Voter Registration Day: Biden Decries Restrictions In States

President Joe Biden pledged a “whole-of-government” effort to increase Americans’ access to the ballot box as states tighten restrictions.

Here Are The 97 People In Congress With Questionable Stock Trades: NYT

A New York Times investigation details sales of stock, bonds and other financial assets that may have been influenced by committee work.

All Amtrak Long-Distance Routes Canceled Ahead Of Possible Strike

The cancellations start Thursday but Amtrak has said service in the Northeast will not be affected.

Truth in Accounting's Position on Senate Bill 4295

In Support of Senate Bill 4295

The Question of Student Loan Debt

The Question of Student Loan Debt

State Pension Plans

Have you ever wondered if your state’s pension plans are actually funded?

Recognized Versus Realized

Do pension values really change when the stock market rises or falls?

Living U.S. Presidents Mourn The Death Of Queen Elizabeth

In the wake of her death, each living U.S. president shared memories Thursday of Queen Elizabeth's warmth, humor and fortitude.

Queen Elizabeth II Dead At 96 After 70 Years On The Throne

With the death of the queen, her son Charles, automatically becomes monarch, even though the coronation might not take place for months.

Oath Keepers Leak Reveals Hundreds Of Police, Military And Politicians

The data raises fresh concerns about extremists in law enforcement and the military as threats against lawmakers and institutions increase.

California Won't Expand Teen Vaccines Without Parental OK

A bill to allow teens age 15 and up to be vaccinated against the coronavirus without their parental consent lacks legislative support.

Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan: 5 Things Borrowers Should Know

How do I qualify? What do I need to do to get my loan relief? Here’s what you should know about Biden’s plan.

Biden Cancels $10K In Student Loan Debt For Some Borrowers

President Biden on Wednesday also announced the final extension of an existing pause on federal student loan payments.

Poll On Gun Laws Exposes Gap Between Rhetoric And What Americans Want

About half of Republicans, the vast majority of Democrats and a majority of those in gun-owning households support more gun restrictions.

Making Government Annual Comprehensive Reports Easier to Read

Blog 4 - XBRL – What is it and how can it improve governmental reporting?

Anthony Fauci To Retire From Government Service At End Of Year

Fauci was a leader in the federal response to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases even before the coronavirus hit.

‘Shadow Army’ Or Armed Militia Of IRS Agents: What’s True, What’s Not

No, Senator, the IRS isn’t hiring an 87,000-agent-strong strike force with “AK-15s already loaded ready to shoot some small businessperson.”

In Post-Roe V. Wade World, Where Abortion Stands In Every U.S. State

Ruling set up the potential for legal fights between the states over whether those who help women get abortions can be sued or prosecuted.

Making Government Annual Comprehensive Reports Easier to Search

Blog 3 - XBRL – What is it and how can it improve governmental reporting?

He Was Accused Of Sexual Assault, She Of Using Drugs

The military dealt with them very differently.

Government Credit Ratings

What do they mean to us?

Inflation Reduction Act: House Passes Historic Climate Spending Bill

A 15 percent corporate minimum tax, prescription drug pricing reform and tax enforcement reform pay for new climate and health spending.

Making Government Annual Comprehensive Reports Easier to Search

The SEC and Something Called XBRL: Blog 2 of Our Four Part Series

Making Government Annual Comprehensive Reports Easier to Search

Making Our Case: Part One of a Four Part Series

How A Federal Agency Is Contributing To Salmon's Decline In The Northwest

“We’re filling our hearts back up and fighting our way back to our culture.”

The Fed Keeps Getting More Powerful

Is it bad for America?

There Is No Planet B

Barbados resists climate colonialism in an effort to survive the costs of global warming.

Congress Grills Assault Weapon Makers; Reveals Gun Sale Revenues

House committee finds makers of military-style assault weapons used in mass shootings gear marketing to appeal to men with insecurities.

Year-Round Daylight Saving Time: House Sunsets Clock Talk For Now

With a plate full of priorities and no clear agreement on year-round daylight savings or standard time, House focuses on other priorities.

Federal Assault Weapon Ban: What Democrats Need To Do To Pass It

Swing state Democrats carefully weigh support for a federal assault ban as one poll shows the lowest support for such a measure since 2018.

These 47 Republicans Voted With Democrats On Respect For Marriage Act

The measure would codify same-sex marriage amid fears a conservative Supreme Court could rescind the right after it struck down Roe v. Wade.

GOP Governors Mulling 2024 Run Aren't Rushing Abortion Laws

In the evolving landscape of abortion politics, Republicans navigate an issue that threatens to divide the party and boost Democrats.

​ Congress Honors WWII Hero Of Iwo Jima With Ultimate Salute

Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, a "force of nature'" in the battle of Iwo Jima, was the last remaing World War II Medal of Honor recipient.

Capitol Riot Hearings Raise Questions Of Presidential Power

The committee investigating events leading up to the capitol insurrection questions whether former President Donald Trump committed crimes.

​How Gestational Age Plays A Role In Abortion Laws: Explainer

The abortion bans taking effect after Roe v. Wade was struck down in June vary greatly in how they define when a pregnancy can be ended.

Docs ‘Must’ Offer Abortions To Save Mom’s Life, Pre-Empting State Law

Emphasizing policy hasn’t changed, Biden administration reminds doctors and health care providers of their obligations under federal law.

Congress Investigates Portable Generator Manufacturers Following Carbon Monoxide Deaths

“The least they can do is invest the modestly additional amount in making these products safer."

The Supreme Court's EPA Decision Could Hamper Regulators' Ability To Protect The Public

"The stakes here are high. I cannot think of many things more frightening.”