California sues feds over immigration enforcement
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the Trump administration's practice of conducting civil immigration enforcement in…
Marx says more about taxes than Weiser in gubernatorial race
Republican Victor Marx is saying more about taxes than Democrat Phil Weiser on campaign websites as Colorado voters start to…
Financial officers warn rating agencies about using ESG in state credit ratings
Twenty-two financial officers from across the U.S. wrote to the nation’s top rating agencies – Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P –…
Trump, Netanyahu hold off on Iran strikes as elections loom in U.S., Israel
As President Donald Trump continues to weigh options regarding the next moves with Iran, elections in the U.S. and Israel…
Gallego’s $20 federal minimum wage plan draws criticism
It’s been 17 years since the federal minimum wage was raised, though that could soon change if U.S. Sen. Ruben…
Johnson pushes for taxes, local power from state ahead of budget
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is again pushing for the city to put in place new sources…
Diesel prices climb despite efforts to boost supply
The price of wholesale diesel fuel rose sharply Tuesday and has remained higher this week despite Trump administration initiatives aimed…
Democrats probe EPA excusing data center power plants from pollution rules
A group of Democratic lawmakers is demanding answers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about its recent guidance exempting data…
Report: Illinois gets an F for financial health
(The Center Square) – Illinois is one of four states that received a failing grade on the 2026 Financial State…
Illinois Quick Hits: Congressman says he was at temple targeted in mass shooting attempt
(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, says he and his family were worshipping at a Hindu…
OSU student’s expulsion removed from record after free speech case
An Ohio State University student expelled over social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict, has won his case in federal…
Illinois taxpayers foot $10M bill to forgive $1.4B in medical debt
(The Center Square) – Cook County and state of Illinois officials gathered Thursday to announce roughly $1.4 billion in medical…