More Boomer Homes Could Hit the Market. Will Younger Buyers Be Able to Afford Them?
As boomer homeowners age out of the real estate market, added supply could pressure prices in areas where younger buyers cannot afford to keep up.
Should Local Taxpayers Subsidize the Buildout of a For-Profit VC-Backed Company’s Proprietary Database?
The Data Branch seeks purchasing records from schools, universities and local governments. Its ties to NationGraph raise questions about taxpayer-funded staff work, commercial use and whether agencies recover eligible processing costs.
Army Plans End to Drone Unit, Raising Questions About Preserving Battlefield Readiness
A specialized Army drone battalion may return to infantry duty after Saber Junction, prompting questions about readiness, training and accountability.
Maine Lobster Industry: The Canadian Tariff That Exposed Its Fragility
Maine’s lobster industry avoided a Canadian tariff, but the near miss showed how falling catches, rising costs and reliance on Canadian processors continue to strain the industry.
Smithfield Lobby Firm Amended Filing to Say They Represent a Foreign Interest Only After Watchdog Complained
Smithfield’s lobbying disclosures raise questions about WH Group, farmland policy, Farm Bill 2.0, and the timing of two amendments filed after a watchdog complaint changed the disclosure.