Illinois Dems seek to expand post-release convict support, housing
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers in Springfield are pushing to pass legislation to provide people recently released from prison with…
$580B federal highway bill clears committee; includes rail safety, EV fees
A long-awaited bill spending $580 billion on American highways and transportation infrastructure is on track to hit the U.S. House…
Tennessee smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia dismissed
A federal judge dismissed Tennessee charges against a man who, at one time, was at the center of the immigration…
NASA reorganizes to accelerate Moon Base, lunar programs
NASA announced a reorganization of the agency Friday, restructuring key mission directorates to accelerate its lunar exploration program even as…
Gabbard announces resignation, cites personal reasons
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation Friday afternoon, citing personal reasons. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Community College reimbursement bill passed
(The Center Square) – A bill expanding state taxpayer-funded tuition assistance for students in community college is headed to Gov.…
Powell out, Warsh in as new chair of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh, an economist and former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is now chair of the central…
Nessel pushes back as Trump administration extends order keeping coal plant open
The Trump administration has again extended its emergency order keeping a west Michigan coal plant operating. …
Bipartisan praise for federal charges in Minnesota fraud cases
Minnesota officials are applauding after federal prosecutors announced sweeping fraud charges against 15 people accused of stealing more than $90…
Congress rejects Trump’s proposed NASA budget cuts
House lawmakers advanced a spending bill rejecting President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to NASA, keeping the agency's budget flat at…
Comptroller, Chicago officials debate tax fund sweeps
(The Center Square) – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration are at odds over legislation that…
No public funds for new transit safety group
(The Center Square) – The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office says no public funds are being used for the agency’s…