Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate drops to 4.6%
(The Center Square) – Citing data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said…
NCAA sues DeWine over eligibility executive order
The NCAA on Friday sued Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in federal court after the governor issued an executive order earlier…
Pritzker says housing supply, affordability plan may be delayed
(The Center Square) – Leaders in Illinois are suggesting a package of legislation aimed at increasing housing affordability and supply…
New White House press secretary is out
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary, a White House official confirmed to The Center Square Friday. …
Education experimenters press forward as states opt for federal school choice
Public education looks different from what it once did 50 years ago. Or 25 years ago. Or even six years…
Whitmer delegation spent more than $200,000 on Asia trip
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her delegation spent more than $200,000 on an eight-day trip to Asia in September, averaging…
Trump endorses Tafoya in closely watched Minnesota U.S. Senate race
President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican and former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race. …
Disagreement remains over data center legislation
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there is disagreement about data center legislation, but he expects a bill…
Border security efforts ongoing, New York National Guard mobilized to Texas
Trump administration's border security efforts are ongoing, including sending more National Guard troops to the southwest border. …
Immigration enforcement divides Florida U.S. House candidates
A race for U.S. House in Florida will come down to the difference between candidates' views on immigration and gas…
Poll: Majority of voters say their household finances worse off than year ago
Seven in 10 American voters say their household financial situation is worse off than a year ago, a new national…
Illinois Quick Hits: ICC approves cut to Nicor’s rate hike request
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a settlement striking $139.2 million from Northern Illinois Gas Co.'s…