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Are We Defining Economic Success All Wrong?
A new study asks: Can countries meet citizens' needs without over-consuming resources?
High Application Fees Can Be a Significant Barrier to Naturalization
New research finds that low-income immigrants who were provided fee vouchers to cover application costs were 41 percent more likely to apply for citizenship.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Case on Soda Tax
In 2016, Philadelphia became the first major city in the U.S. to pass a soda tax.
Trump Tariff Causes Solar Company to Halt $20 Million Investment
Trump intended for the tariff to protect American manufacturing jobs, but many in the American solar industry see it as a hindrance to solar panel production.
This Chart Explains Why the IRS Isn’t Ready to Answer Your Questions About the New Tax Law
The tax reform legislation will simply place more burden on an already overtaxed agency.
These 14 Figures Show the Sources of Soaring Health-Care Costs in America
A new report shows rising costs for prescription drugs and emergency room visits.
Inside the Red State Race to Destroy Medicaid
Repealing the ACA isn't the only way to dial back the law's Medicaid expansions—and destroy the program itself.
Using Data to Help Migrants Find Work
Research shows that machine learning can improve the way we place refugees in the United States.
The Trump Administration’s Solar Tariffs Could Stunt Industry Growth
The tariffs could eliminate up to 88,000 jobs on the installation side, according to one estimate.