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News  |  Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  • 
October 29, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. Lower rates could, over time, reduce borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, as well as for business loans.
News  |  Jeremy Pittari  • 
October 29, 2025

Senate Education Committee urged to raise teacher pay instead of expanding education freedom

The State Superintendent encouraged Senators Tuesday not to tie teacher pay raise legislation to the House's push to expand school choice.