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60% of Americans Agree Taxes Are Too High. Here Are 4 Other Reasons To Hate the Tax System.

Happy Tax Day, if such a thing can exist. Today marks the last day that most Americans can file their taxes with Uncle Sam or else face financial consequences.

For most people, tax filing is stressful and messy. And even though average refunds are expected to significantly jump thanks to the GOP’s sprawling tax bill from last year, nearly 60 percent of Americans say taxes are still too high, according to a new Gallup poll.

But the burden of paying taxes is more than monetary. Here are four other reasons to loathe tax season.Happy Tax Day, if such a thing can exist. Today marks the last day that most Americans can file their taxes with Uncle Sam or else face financial consequences. Click here to read more.

 

Michigan Should Follow Mississippi’s Lead on Reading

MIDLAND, Mich. — Nearly two-thirds of Michigan students cannot read proficiently, and the state now ranks in the bottom 10 nationally for literacy. A new Mackinac Center report shows how Mississippi reversed a similar crisis — and how Michigan lawmakers can do the same.

The report, “Mississippi Learning: Lessons on Literacy Laws for Michigan Lawmakers,” details how the Magnolia State climbed from 49th in fourth grade reading in 2013 to ninth in 2024. Mississippi lawmakers established a strong literacy law, and school officials faithfully implemented it. The law required early screening, evidence-based instruction and third grade retention policies tied to reading proficiency.

“Mississippi’s success wasn’t a miracle — it was the result of clear expectations, early intervention and accountability,” said Molly Macek, director of education policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and author of the study. “If Michigan wants better results, it must follow through with implementation and ensure all students can read before they leave third grade.” Click here to read more.

 

‘Look These Mothers in the Eyes’: Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens to Testify Before Congress

Two mothers who lost their sons and another whose daughter remains permanently injured will testify before Congress on Thursday about how these tragedies—each involving illegal aliens—could have been prevented through stricter enforcement of immigration law.

This forum could be uncomfortable for House Democrats who oppose enforcing immigration laws, said Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, which is holding the hearing.

“People keep arguing the legal loopholes and technicalities. I want members of this committee who don’t believe in enforcement to look these mothers in the eyes,” Van Drew told The Daily Signal. “We are not going to have lawyers, not analysts, but real people.” Click here to read more.

 

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean headlining Michigan ‘Rock the Country’ stop as fest hits small towns

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida officials on Wednesday announced a new statewide task force aimed at cracking down on fraud in public assistance programs, warning that those who exploit benefits meant for vulnerable residents will be aggressively prosecuted.

Attorney General James Uthmeier joined agency leaders to unveil the Public Assistance Fraud Protection Task Force, which will coordinate investigations across state agencies and take a more proactive approach to identifying fraud.

“We’re going to make some examples,” Uthmeier said. “If you’re out there and you’re thinking about stealing from the government through one of these programs, you better think again.” Click here to read more.

 

How Pro-Abortion Doctors are Evading Louisiana’s Pro-Life Law

For pro-lifers, few days were more monumental than when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case in 2022. That ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, empowering states to protect women and their babies.

Naturally, there were some states that embraced this. States like Texas and Louisiana, just to name a couple, passed laws protecting unborn life. Other states—like New York and California— continued to sanction #WeCount states, abortion rates have only increased following the overturn of Roe v. Wade—even in states with the strongest pro-life protections. Click here to read more.

 

 

Whitmer’s Legacy: School bus full of students tries to avoid potholes, ends up in the ditch

A fifth-grader was left with a concussion and others with minor injuries after a Huron Township school bus driver last week attempted to avoid large potholes and careened into the ditch.

Huron Township Police told WXYZ the driver was driving along the right side of Clark Road to avoid the potholes shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday when the road gave out.

Lucas, a fifth-grader, said he had just got on the bus moments before the crash.

“I realized it right here. I was like oh, crap, we’re about to crash,” he said. “Everyone started screaming and I was like seeing random stars and stuff because I hit my head on a bar.”

The incident occurred about a month after both Sumpter and Huron townships declared a public safety emergency over the area’s deteriorating gravel roads and called on Wayne County to step in, WXYZ reports.

“With the ice and the cold weather, it is just so concerning with the buses. There’s been so many incidents,” resident Mayra Villareal said at the time. Click here to read more.

 

California School Board to Vote on Whether to Pull the Bible

A Southern California school district is holding a public hearing Tuesday night to decide whether to remove the Bible from its library shelves.

A formal complaint filed against the King James Version in the Redlands Unified School District alleges the text contains “inappropriate material for students.” The specific passages cited in the complaint have not been publicly disclosed, according to Mercury News.

The review was triggered by a district policy adopted in August requiring that any book challenged by a complaint be pulled from shelves and evaluated within 45 days. A committee then rates it for sexual content, violent content, and age appropriateness.

In this case, the committee is not recommending removal. Three report cards dated Feb. 24 gave the Bible between 4 and 7 points on a 25-point scale, placing it in the lowest tier and recommending it stay on shelves.

The board is not bound by that recommendation.neutrally so voters can decide for themselves.” Click here to read more.

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Erika Kirk Cancels Appearance at Event After Threats on Her Life

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk has canceled her plans to participate in an event at the University of Georgia Tuesday evening after reportedly receiving a credible threat against her life.

Vice President JD Vance revealed the information while speaking at the event himself.

“First of all, I love Erika,” Vance said. “I know that she did get some threats and about two hours ago, as you know Andrew, I was a little worried that we were going to have to cancel the event because Erika was not going to come and she was very worried about it. I talked to Secret Service, and obviously these guys do a very good job, and I said, `you know what, let’s let Erika do what she needs to do for herself and her family.`”

Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet and Vance continued to participate in the event without incident. Click here to read more.

 

Meet the California Millionaire Funding Anti-Oil Lawsuits—And the Columbia Academics Working To Influence the Judges Handling The Cases

Lawsuits seeking to hold the nation’s biggest oil companies accountable for global warming and extreme climate events—and academics looking to influence how judges rule on those cases—are bankrolled by a common donor, the real estate developer and environmental activist Dan A. Emmett.

The little-known California millionaire is funding both the law firm filing novel suits against oil companies and Columbia University’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, according to emails obtained by the Washington Free Beacon and the tax filings of Emmett’s eponymous foundation.

He is reflective of an emerging trend on the left in which philanthropic donations and nonprofit organizations are used to bankroll lawsuits aimed at quantifying the damage caused by climate change and forcing the nation’s leading oil producers to pay—and, at the same time, producing climate-related academic literature and course material intended to influence the judges overseeing that litigation. Click here to read more.

 

Biden admin. weaponized FACE Act against pro-life activists, DOJ alleges in report

WASHINGTON — A new report from the Justice Department alleges that the Biden administration weaponized federal law by selectively prosecuting pro-life activists under the FACE Act.

The new report is based on a review of over 700,000 internal records, claiming that the Biden-era Justice Department coordinated with abortion-rights groups to track activists, seek harsher sentences for pro-life defendants and in some cases, withhold evidence.

The Justice Department's "Weaponization Working Group" said it reviewed internal communications, case files, and prosecutorial decisions tied to enforcement of the FACE Act. A law meant to protect access to abortion clinics and pregnancy resource centers. The report found Biden officials allegedly worked closely with groups like Planned Parenthood and the National Abortion Federation to help compile information on pro-life activists used in investigations and prosecutions. Click here to read more.

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Newly Declassified Docs Reveal Bias of Impeachment ‘Whistleblower’

A former inspector general who fast-tracked a “whistleblower” complaint that led to the first impeachment of President Trump in 2019 knew the whistleblower was a registered Democrat and Joe Biden loyalist yet still determined his complaint was “a matter of urgent concern that appeared credible,” according to newly declassified documents.

The documents also reveal the anonymous whistleblower secretly met with the Democratic staff of former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff prior to submitting his complaint in August 2019.

Yet under direct questioning, the whistleblower – later identified by Real Clear Investigations as intellgience analyst Eric Ciaramella – failed to disclose those contacts in interviews with IG investigators or on whistleblower forms, according to more than 350 pages of intel briefings Schiff classified as secret and locked up in a Capitol vault. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.

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Maine Republican Lawmakers Rally Support for Referendum on Girls’ Sports, Criticize Ballot Language Ahead of Hearing

Augusta, Maine – Republican lawmakers gathered to voice support for a citizen-initiated referendum aimed at restricting participation in girls’ sports and access to female-only spaces based on biological sex, while also criticizing the wording of the ballot question introduced by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D).

They also urged the public to take part in a hearing on the issue scheduled for tomorrow.

Speaking at the event, Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith said lawmakers assembled to address what she described as a growing concern over protecting girls in Maine.

Smith focused her remarks on the referendum language drafted by the Secretary of State, arguing that the question was not written in a neutral manner.

“The role of Secretary of State is not to advocate for one side of a policy debate,” Smith said. “The role is to ensure elections are conducted fairly and that ballot questions are written clearly and neutrally so voters can decide for themselves.” Click here to read more.

‘DoorDash Grandma’ Tells Trump How Much His Tax Policies Saved Her This Year

When Sharon Simmons delivered McDonald’s to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, she shared that his tax policy has saved her about half her income.

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed and signed into law last year, established a tax deduction of up to $25,000 for tips. Simmons, a grandmother of 10 who lives in Arkansas, said half of her income is tips.

“I saved over $11,000 by not having to claim,” Simmons said.

“We call it the Great, Big, Beautiful Bill,” Trump responded. “We should call it the Great Big, Beautiful Tax Cut Bill because it’s tremendous amounts of money.”

Simmons made her first delivery to the White House two days before Tax Day on April 15.

The president gave Simmons a $100 tip, on which she will not have to pay taxes.

“The ‘No Tax on Tips’ is something special,” Trump said. Click here to read more.

 

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean headlining Michigan ‘Rock the Country’ stop as fest hits small towns

HASTINGS, Mich. - This year's Rock the Country, a festival with stops at several small towns, promises a big celebration in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

The fest will take over Hastings, a city north of Battle Creek, on Aug. 7 and 8. Attendees have the option to camp or purchase bundles that include hotel rooms and concert tickets.

Featuring lineups that vary based on the city, Michigan’s stop at the Barry Expo Center is slated to have headlining performances by Kid Rock and Jason Aldean. Other artists on the bill include Brantley Gilbert, Treaty Oak Revival, Uncle Kracker, Chase Matthew, and more.

More details about what to expect at the festival have not been revealed. Click here to read more.

 

San Francisco Reinstates 8th-Grade Algebra After ‘Equity’ Experiment Fails

San Francisco school officials voted Tuesday to restore eighth-grade algebra more than a decade after the district eliminated the course in the name of “equity,” a policy that attracted intense criticism as math scores declined across the district.

The city’s school board approved the measure Tuesday evening by a narrow 4-3 vote.

The move reverses a district policy, implemented in 2014, that removed algebra from middle schools in an attempt to give minority students more time to learn basic math skills. Instead, math proficiency declined across the district—including among black students.

Eighth-grade math proficiency in San Francisco public schools fell from 51 percent in the 2016-17 school year to 40 percent in the 2022-23 school year. Proficiency among black students fell from 11 percent to 4 percent. The policy led some parents to use tutors or enroll their students in summer school, often paying out of pocket, according to the New York Times. Click here to read more.

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