The Senate Wants Billions More in Medicaid Cuts, Pinching States and Infuriating Hospitals

Republicans are seeking to limit a tax loophole that gives states more federal matching funds. Many state budgets could be hurt. Read more
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Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls?

The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education. Read more
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Do Californians Really Pay Trump’s Bills?

The rising tension between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom is reviving questions about who pays into — and who takes from — the federal government. Read more
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