The year 2026 marks a pivotal moment for millions of Americans relying on Social Security benefits. Major changes are coming that will affect everyone from current retirees to future claimants, ...
A woman in a wheelchair navigates the hallway outside a House hearing on May 13. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Protect Our Care) As they work to pass a “big beautiful bill” filled with tax cuts and ...
The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. If Congress moves forward with a controversial proposal to ...