Trump’s Tariffs Are Harming U.S. Carmakers They Claim to Help
August 19, 2025
Ford faces $800M in Q2 losses from Trump-era tariffs meant to aid U.S. automakers, highlighting unintended harm to domestic manufacturing.
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Tariffs Drive Surge in Vegetable Prices—Shoppers to Pay More
August 19, 2025
The nearly 40% increase is the biggest one-month move for a summer month in almost a century.
Proposed USAID Cuts Could Disrupt Louisiana Rice Farmers' Export Market
February 11, 2025
Proposed USAID staff cuts by Trump and Musk could halt key food aid programs, jeopardizing Louisiana rice farmers' exports and threatening market stability.
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AFSCME Activists Push Legislative Action for Workers' Rights This Spring
March 10, 2026
AFSCME members engage in legislative advocacy during budget season, urging officials to prioritize public services and workers' rights nationwide.
States Address Broadband Challenges, Expand Access, and Boost Affordability
March 10, 2026
The federal BEAD program aims to expand internet access, but states also passed 160+ broadband bills in 2025 to bridge the gap.
Sen. Collins Faces Backlash for Palantir Donations Amid ICE Ties
March 10, 2026
Sen. Susan Collins faces pressure to reject $105K in donations from Palantir, linked to ICE surveillance, urging her to protect Mainers from data misuse.
States Cut Education Funding, Widening Achievement Gaps and Inequality
March 10, 2026
States' K-12 funding lags despite proof that investment boosts achievement, causing $600B revenue loss since 2016.
AFSCME Sues Trump-Vance Over $600M Public Health Grant Terminations
March 10, 2026
Trump-Vance Administration's abrupt grant cuts threaten public health jobs, prompting a lawsuit by AFSCME and allies.
Nevada's Women State Workers File for Union Election During March
March 9, 2026
In March, Nevada's predominantly female state workers filed to elect a union with AFSCME Local 4041, aiming for better wages and conditions.
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