Government And Institutions

WHY IT MATTERS: Trade

THE ISSUE: In this angry election year, many American voters are deeply skeptical about free trade — or downright hostile to it.

WHY IT MATTERS: Trade

THE ISSUE: In this angry election year, many American voters are deeply skeptical about free trade — or downright hostile to it.

California lawmakers approve extension of climate change law

California lawmakers voted Wednesday to extend the state's landmark climate change law — the most aggressive in the nation — by another 10 years, resisting fierce opposition from oil companies and other business interests to keep the program alive at least through 2030.

California lawmakers approve extension of climate change law

California lawmakers voted Wednesday to extend the state's landmark climate change law — the most aggressive in the nation — by another 10 years, resisting fierce opposition from oil companies and other business interests to keep the program alive at least through 2030.

Online public school founder admits to $8M in tax fraud

The founder and former CEO of an online public school that educates thousands of Pennsylvania students pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal tax fraud, acknowledging he siphoned more than $8 million from The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School through for-profit and nonprofit companies he controlled.