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Tennessee Higher Ed Watchdog Okays New Degrees, Clears Path For 4.5% Tuition Hike
May 18, 2026
THEC approved six new degree programs and set a 4.5% tuition-and-fee range for 2026–27, leaving campus boards to set final rates. Programs could begin enrolling as soon as fall.
Mamdani Courts Wall Street Heavyweights While Plotting Tax Hikes
May 18, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs' David Solomon as he courts business while pressing tax plans aimed at the wealthy. The talks follow a string of recent meetings with industry executives as City Hall tries to shore up the budget.
Krasner Unleashes Election Day Task Force As Philly Braces For Primary
May 18, 2026
Philadelphia’s DA activated an Election Day Task Force and opened a hotline so voters can report polling‑place problems ahead of the May 19 primary. The office says prosecutors will respond to interference and intimidation concerns.












