Letter: Health care costs are complicated

The debate about whether to extend enhanced subsidies for Obamacare highlights pressing, short-term concerns for many health care users. Yet these conversations do not begin to resolve the long-term complexities behind rising health care expenses.

Letter: Health care costs are complicated

Our View: State failed Hoosiers on Medicaid

As the year ends, 300,000 Hoosiers find themselves on the brink of losing vital healthcare coverage. The Herald Bulletin Editorial Board argues this looming crisis is a direct result of state mismanagement, raising concerns about whether Indiana’s vulnerable populations are being adequately protected.

Our View: State failed Hoosiers on Medicaid

An ever-larger share of ICE’s arrested immigrants have no criminal record

Newly released data shows immigration arrests under the Trump administration reached over 30,000 a month through mid-October. Although the administration promised to prioritize convicted criminals, a growing share of those arrested had no criminal record.

An ever-larger share of ICE’s arrested immigrants have no criminal record

Rival baby bonds proposals face uphill battles for coming session

Two rival baby bonds proposals are poised to face one another in the next legislative session. State leaders insist these bonds offer children a brighter financial future than existing Trump Accounts, though passing them will be an uphill battle.

Rival baby bonds proposals face uphill battles for coming session

Bloomberg Editorial Board: A $2,000 tariff dividend for everyone? Bad idea. – Sat, 06 Dec 2025 PST

A recent editorial by the Bloomberg Editorial Board questions the wisdom of distributing a $2,000 tariff dividend to every individual. While the full text of their reasoning remains behind a paywall, the board’s headline opinion makes it clear that they see flaws in the plan.

Bloomberg Editorial Board: A $2,000 tariff dividend for everyone? Bad idea. – Sat, 06 Dec 2025 PST

Homeland Security is likely to expand immigration arrests in North Carolina. Here’s what to know

U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested over 130 people in Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city, as part of a broadening immigration sweep. Officials expect the operation to advance soon into the state’s capital city, highlighting the ongoing focus on enforcement efforts.

U.S. immigration official defends rule targeting “anti-American” views of green card applicants

A new rule from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services permits the scrutiny of “anti-American” views in evaluating green card applicants. Director Joseph Edlow stands by the policy, saying it focuses on preserving national principles. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez provides the details of this contentious development.

U.S. immigration official defends rule targeting “anti-American” views of green card applicants

Counterpoint | Some further context to understand Minnesota’s speed limits

Minnesota’s speed limits are more than just rules on a sign, according to one professional’s viewpoint. Drawing on firsthand experience, this commentary explores the nuances behind how and why speeds are set.

Counterpoint | Some further context to understand Minnesota’s speed limits

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans for special session on guns

In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz signals a renewed push for gun legislation in a potential special session. His administration is already reaching out to lawmakers, underscoring the urgency of formal discussions about gun control.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans for special session on guns

Debate flares over WA child welfare law after rise in deaths and injuries

Washington lawmakers are locked in a debate over whether to reconsider a child welfare law that critics claim is contributing to a rise in child fatalities and serious injuries. The unfolding controversy highlights growing concerns about the safety of vulnerable children in the state’s welfare system.