Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago data center moratorium ordinance proposed
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and three city council members have introduced an ordinance that would pause…
Budd, Trump in different arenas speak on behalf of persecuted Christians
On the same day second-term Republican President Donald Trump called out the United Nations for silence on the persecution of…
Newsom to sign law banning child marriage
California is the next state poised to ban child marriage after human rights groups have been calling on state legislatures…
Cook Report: U.S. Senate a ‘True Tossup’
Cook Political Report, which conducts election forecasting in races across the country, shifted its prediction outcomes for the U.S. Senate…
As Medicaid work requirements loom, officials seek to inform enrollees
(The Center Square) – As new work requirements for Medicaid enrollees take effect in roughly 100 days, elected officials are…
Embattled lawmaker faces grassroots write-in opponent
(The Center Square) – An embattled lawmaker who will appear on the ballot unopposed in November has a new challenger…
Election 2026: Marist Poll provides spark of optimism for underdogs
Dissatisfaction with second-term Republican President Donald Trump, and belief that issues such as the economy and gas prices could be…
‘Shield of Americas’ formed to target cartels in Western Hemisphere
A new international coalition of 14 countries, the “Shield of the Americas,” has been formed to target cartels and transnational…
Michigan leads nation in year-over-year gas price increase of 56.6%
Michigan saw the largest year-over-year gas price increase of any state in the nation, up 56.6% in just one year. …
Wisconsin lawsuit filed over forced union membership, dues
A Wisconsin employee has filed a class action lawsuit against the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council…
Taxpayers pay extra for early voting
(The Center Square) – Early voting begins in Illinois on Thursday morning, but the state’s 40-day early voting period is…
Trump to greet Xi at Andrews ahead of historic state visit
Fresh off President Donald Trump’s address before the UN’s General Assembly Tuesday, the president is scheduled to welcome Chinese President…