The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the nonpartisan research arm of the Department of Education (DOE), is facing a precarious future. The Department of Government Efficiency plans to cancel most of the institute’s contracts and training grants, putting the IES’s mission at risk. Despite its b
The journey towards creating sustainable urban environments has taken a significant leap with the introduction of the Green Infrastructure (GI) Framework by Natural England. This initiative is set to integrate high-quality green spaces into urban development plans, enhancing living conditions for
At the end of every political campaign and presidential transition, thousands of political appointees and federal employees find themselves at a career crossroads. Approximately 4,000 political appointees lose their positions, leaving many experienced professionals to ponder their next steps. In
Several Republican-controlled states are taking significant steps to reduce the size and cost of their state governments, closely mirroring President Donald Trump's federal government downsizing initiative through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Elon Musk. These
The impending expiration of several of the UK's anti-dumping and countervailing trade remedy measures in 2026 presents a critical challenge for domestic producers. With the potential cessation of these protections, industries that have benefited from them may find themselves vulnerable to
The Saskatchewan government has come under fire following a report by the Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ronald Kruzeniski, which revealed that the government improperly withheld information related to a trade mission to Germany. This trip, conducted by the Minister of Trade and Export
Former President Donald Trump has made it clear that he aims to significantly reduce the size of the federal government. His ambitious plan includes the abolition of major federal agencies such as the Department of Education and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). However, these
Washington County is poised to significantly enhance its public safety infrastructure with a substantial investment of $6.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This pivotal funding is being channeled towards a series of critical upgrades, spearheaded by the construction of a new,
Birmingham and Jefferson County public safety leaders are rallying together to support a statewide ban on Glock switches, devices that can convert a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic one, effectively turning handguns into machine guns. This unified effort is led by Birmingham Mayor
In a recent move by the Trump administration, the U.S. Agency for International Development has reduced its workforce by eliminating thousands of positions and placing many more on leave. The administration made this severe decision through broader initiatives to restructure government operations
