Democrats demand answers from Trump on consumer costs of Iran conflict
With the U.S. conflict in Iran stretching past the 67-day mark, a group of senior House Democrats are questioning whether…
Illinois Dems eye $7B from new tax proposals, push ‘Billionaire Wealth Tax’
(The Center Square) – New tax proposals being considered in Springfield could bring nearly $7 billion in revenue to the…
Plan would have state taxpayers provide $50M for ICE-impacted businesses
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate is considering legislation that would provide $50 million in state taxpayer funds to…
Homan threatens crackdown if New York limits ICE cooperation
President Donald Trump's immigration czar Tom Holman is renewing threats to "flood the zone" in New York if state lawmakers…
Feds sue Colorado over ban on certain firearm magazines
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Colorado for its ban on firearm magazines that hold…
Group calls for clear lines of authority after UVA member’s communications released
An education defense group is calling for clear lines of authority to be codified after text messages between a University…
States pushing back on data center sales tax breaks as Wisconsin forgoes $1.5B
While those supporting sales tax breaks for data center projects say they believe the breaks are necessary to compete for…
Midwest takes brunt of rising gas prices
(The Center Square) – Midwestern states, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan in particular, were hit harder in the past week by…
Litchfield Secures 20th Win of the Season Following Forfeit by East Alton-Wood River
The Litchfield varsity girls soccer team picked up their 20th victory of the year without taking the pitch on Tuesday,…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago police sergeant charged with COVID relief fraud
(The Center Square) – A Chicago police sergeant has been charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $41,000 in small business…
Democrats hold Michigan Senate majority with special election win in District 35
Democrat Chedrick Greene won the special election in Michigan’s 35th Senate District by a wide margin Tuesday night, preserving Democrats’…
Appeals court splits over ICE detention of illegal immigrants without bond
A panel of federal appeals court judges continues to agree that a Chicago federal judge overstepped his authority in ordering…