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A drone shot shows the initial boring in a state-owned parking lot in downtown Nashville for an underground tunnel for Tesla vehicles. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

How TN Republican lawmakers insulated Musk’s Boring Company tunnel in Nashville from local officials

When Boring Company officials took the stage in July to announce their new Music City Loop underground tunnel, federal, state and prominent Nashville business leaders attending hailed the project as ...

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Economy Zach Nunn falsely says One Big Beautiful Bill removes tax on Social Security benefits By Richard Eberwein – 9/15/25

During an interview with “Let’s Talk Greene County,” U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) falsely claimed that the One Big Beautiful Bill will feature no tax on Social Security benefits, despite numerous debunkings.

Economy Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick reverses course on ACA tax credits after avoiding vote in May By Richard Eberwein – 9/15/25

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) has attached himself to a new bill that will extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) advanced premium tax credits, even though he avoided voting on a similar amendment in May.

Economy Mike Rogers justifies Trump’s tariffs with return of manufacturing jobs, which are decreasing By Richard Eberwein – 9/10/25

During a town hall event last week, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers defended President Donald Trump’s tariff policy with the argument that manufacturing jobs are returning to the United States, which is statistically false.

Economy Ohio SNAP-Ed classes end Oct. 1, raising food budget concerns By FARAH SIDDIQI Ohio News Connection – 9/08/25

Ohio’s SNAP-Ed program, the free nutrition-education arm pairing with the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, will shut down Oct. 1 under the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” ...

Economy Survey: Wisconsinites skipping meals to make ends meet By JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH Wisconsin News Connection – 9/04/25

It is Hunger Action Month and people in Wisconsin are skipping meals to make ends meet, according to a recent study from the think tank the Century Foundation, which showed growing economic ...

Economy Data shows energy bills soaring as state and federal Republicans cut price-savings programs By Richard Eberwein – 9/04/25

Energy bills have been steadily increasing since President Donald Trump took office in January, partially thanks to state and national Republicans ousting Biden-era clean energy policies and prioritizing nonrenewable energy sources.

Economy Workers call on lawmakers to raise Pennsylvania minimum wage to $15 By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 9/02/25

Beyond Labor Day, the fight to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage continues as union members mobilize across the state. They’re urging lawmakers to raise the wage to $15 an hour. More ...

Economy Kentucky veteran food assistance at risk under new SNAP changes By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 9/02/25

The Trump administration’s changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mean that most Kentucky veterans will have to prove they are working, looking for work, or volunteering to ...

Democracy Missouri labor, community groups protest ‘billionaire takeover’ By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Missouri News Service – 9/01/25

This Labor Day, many Missouri workers are joining a national protest known as “Workers Over Billionaires.” They are holding rallies to push back against what organizers call a ...

Economy New Pennsylvania labor report reveals slower economy for workers By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 9/01/25

Just out for Labor Day, a new report finds job growth was higher in Pennsylvania than in the nation overall for the first half of this year – but shows signs of slowing down.The State of Working ...

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