After years of feeling flush, states are now facing budget shortfalls — and that's before the cuts in the "one big, beautiful bill" kick in.
Why it matters: The blowback will be on everyday Americans. To make up for lost revenue, states can either raise taxes or cut services — on things like public education, healthcare and food assistance.
As Gen Zers move away from alcohol-centric events, a new —quieter — type of partying is on the rise.
The big picture: The "soft clubbing" trend features quieter, less chaotic and earlier events, such as dance parties at coffee shops or wellness-based activities like meditation and yoga, giving 20-somethings a more authentic way to connect with their peers and meet new people.
Cellphones aren't on school supply lists as Gen Alpha heads back to class this fall with administrators tightening bans in an effort to combat COVID-era learningloss.
Why it matters: Survey data from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup shared exclusively with Axios shows attitudes toward phones in schools have shifted drastically in the space of a single generation as educators grapple with distractions and teens' wellbeing.
