Fitzpatrick says pro-union bill dealing with contracts will pass U.S. House
During a speech to the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters Convention in Hershey last week, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-1st District,…
Feds investigate LA schools for sexual misconduct allegations
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District over sexual…
Advocates criticize bipartisan housing bill
Advocates warned the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act could create affordability concerns, and reduce competition in the marketplace. …
Johnson, municipal leaders statewide clash with Pritzker over local funding cuts
(The Center Square) – Mayors and municipalities across Illinois have called on Gov. JB Pritzker to reverse course on local…
Democrats ‘Red to Blue’ targets 18 seats in 12 states in November
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is targeting multiple seats in Congress to take back the Democratic majority in November. …
Illinois bill would force employers to pay employees regular wages for jury duty
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate is considering legislation that would force employers to pay employees regular wages while…
VA suicide screening doubles after watchdog found mass failures
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has improved suicide risk screening and follow-up care among veterans in its system after…
Trump says Iran agrees to no nuclear weapon, claims deal is close
A breakthrough deal may be on the horizon between the U.S. and Iran, according to President Donald Trump. …
Democrats call on Lutnick to resign over Epstein ties
Democrats in Congress on Wednesday renewed calls for U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to resign after testifying about his…
Texas congressional delegation calls for federal investigation into H-1B visa fraud
U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-TX, and her north Texas colleagues have called for a federal investigation into alleged H-1B…
Illinois Quick Hits: ISU union workers reach deal, return to work
(The Center Square) – More than 300 Illinois State University employees are back on the job after ratifying a new…
Trump’s Iran objective moves from ‘surrender’ to nuclear deal
In seven weeks, President Donald Trump's stated objective toward Iran has shifted from "unconditional surrender" to a negotiated nuclear deal. …