War in Iran shocks markets, costs U.S. taxpayers $1 billion a day
The escalating war in Iran has already rattled global markets and driven oil prices to their highest levels since April…
Mississippi primaries to watch on Tuesday
Mississippi will hold its state primary elections on Tuesday, making it the fourth state in the nation to elect party…
Advocates, lawmakers propose increased cigarette tax
Anti-tobacco advocates and state officials across the country are proposing an increased tax on cigarette packs. …
Litchfield Sells Industrial Park Lot to Pittsburgh Pipe for Multi-Million Dollar Expansion, Approves Skyview Drive Access Road
Litchfield City Council Meeting | March 5, 2026 Article Summary: The City of Litchfield finalized a real estate sales contract…
Legal experts anticipate SCOTUS will overturn drug user gun ban
Legal experts anticipate the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down a law barring unlawful drug users from possessing firearms. …
Parents’ rights advocates hail SCOTUS ruling against secret gender transitions
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Mirabelli v. Olson deciding against California’s law that allowed for gender transitions of school…
Critics warn Illinois bill could lead to government overreach in newborn care
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Family Institute is raising concerns over a proposed bill that would offer voluntary home…
Veteran suicide rate remains high despite spending millions
Veterans die by suicide at roughly twice the civilian rate, despite the Department of Veterans Affairs spending more than $500…
BlackRock summit to focus on workforce needed for U.S. infrastructure boom
A coalition of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders is gathering in Washington next week to address what many…
Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans
Many states are considering new policies affecting teachers’ ability to strike or participate in protests, and education officials and labor…
American gasoline prices increase most in one week since 2020
American gasoline prices continued to rise on Friday and are up the most of any week since 2022. …
Presidents, governor honor late civil rights leader Jackson; mayor says tax the rich
(The Center Square) – Former President Barack Obama said his path to the White House was laid by late civil…