Latest articles by Sean Lengell
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Increasingly, Red States Embrace Marijuana: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Ohio becomes the 24th state to legalize marijuana for recreational use via a voter referendum.
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After Weeks Without a Speaker, Congress Finally Returns to Legislating: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Major disagreements between and within Congress make it hard to reach compromises as Congress gets back to business
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Once-Booming Gun Sales Have Slumped
The Kiplinger Letter Since 2022, FBI background checks, a close proxy for gun purchases, have slumped.
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Democrats and Republicans Sidestep Tensions In Their Parties: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The country may be stuck with a closely divided House and a closely divided Senate for the foreseeable future.
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Legal Trouble for Senator Bob Menendez May Hurt Dems: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Menendez stepped down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee but contends he will run for reelection in 2024.
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Now Might Be a Good Time To Renew Your Passport
The Kiplinger Letter The State Department credits an increase in staff and new technology with shrinking processing times.
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Senate Moderates May Soon Be an Endangered Species: The Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Senate centrists on both sides of the aisle feel the growing tensions in Washington.
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Traffic Circles Are on the Rise, Making Intersections Safer
The Kiplinger Letter In the U.S. traffic circles are on the rise — studies show that roundabouts, as they are commonly known, are safer than traditional intersections.
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Republicans vs Republicans, the Widening Division: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Republicans in the House and the Senate meltdown as a division grows over spending cuts and other measures, including the Biden impeachment.
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Congress Races to Pass a Spending Bill as a Gov. Shutdown Looms — The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter McCarthy faces push-back from Congress and moderate House Republicans as they move to avoid a Gov. shutdown
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State Legislators Are Switching Parties at a Fast Rate: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Switching is pacing well above the 30-year average, with Dems losing more than the GOP.
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Domestic Airfare Is Still Cheaper Than Pre-Pandemic Prices: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Although domestic airfare is cheaper, some international flights are still more expensive than usual.
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Passenger Rail Is Making a Comeback: Kiplinger Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Privately-owned passenger rail lines are popping up in the U.S. which could make getting to popular vacation destinations easier.
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Do UFOs Exist? Congress Will Push Defense Department to Tell All: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts After a first round of hearings, Congress will continue to push the Department of Defense to share what it knows about UFOs and UAPs.
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Will Ailing Senators McConnell and Feinstein Be Replaced?: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts As Sens. Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein health issues cause concern, Republicans and Democrats are actively discussing who could take their places.
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It Takes Twice as Long to Get a Passport Post-Pandemic: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The State Dept. faces a major backlog of passports with processing times up to 3 months. Here's what the agency is doing about it.
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Labor Unions Not Backing Down as Strikes Loom: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Labor unions like the Teamsters and United Auto Workers are using leverage and strike threats in negotiations with employers for better pay and benefits.
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Record Numbers of Travelers Try to Fly With Loaded Guns: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Even more travelers could try to board planes with loaded firearms this year, after last year's historic high.
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Could Third-Party Candidates Sway the Election?: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The 2024 presidential election could see third-party candidates chip away at Democrat votes in tight Biden districts.
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UPS and UAW Labor Disputes Rage Over Wage Fights: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts United Auto Workers are at a standstill in negotiations with the Big Three automakers, and UPS has narrowly avoided a Teamsters strike, for now.
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Travel Trends: Skip Skiplagging, Try Airline Clothes Rental: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Skiplagging is a cheap flight travel hack, but it could cost you. One to try: renting travel clothes from your airline.
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U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities at Highest Level Since 1981: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts More than 7,500 U.S. pedestrians were killed in 2022. Large vehicles are a major factor in the growing statistic.
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Greenland, U.S. Plans to Boost Tourist Economy: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts A U.S. congressional effort could see some Canadian visitors get longer stays, meanwhile, Greenland bids to be the next vacation hotspot.
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Democrats Hope Bipartisanship Will Smooth Passage of Policy Agenda: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Senate Democrats hope to reach bipartisan agreements for how to regulate AI and lower the cost of prescription drugs, such as insulin.
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