Chicago discards proposed ban on unregulated ‘sweepstakes machines’
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council voted down a proposed ban on a type of prevalent gaming machines,…
Taxpayers paying $50 million+ for Chicago-owned bus station
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are expected to fork over at least $50 million for Chicago to own and operate…
Illegal immigrants across U.S. get financial aid for college
(The Center Square) – State financial aid continues to expand within higher education, allowing money to go to eligible illegal…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker signs bill creating new state agency
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation elevating the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission to the cabinet-level…
Everyday Economics: A stable labor market is not enough
The May jobs report offered a measure of reassurance: the labor market is stable. Employers are still adding jobs, layoffs…
Fishermen advocate begins campaign against offshore wind, ‘industrializing’ of the ocean
(The Center Square ) – The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association began a campaign to bring attention to what it…
Sorensen drug-pricing bill draws criticism from former FDA official
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, is backing legislation he says would lower prescription drug costs by…
Supporters, critics clash over future of taxpayer funding for Rx Kids
Michigan lawmakers remain divided over the future of the state's Rx Kids program as House Republicans continue scrutinizing the initiative. …
U.S. Senate race headlines Maine primaries as voters head to polls Tuesday
Voters in Maine will head to the polls Tuesday in high profile primary races that could help determine control of…
Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged in two congressional hearings to cut the federal deficit to 3% of GDP, a…
Constables hope to find missing children in immigration search effort
After months of Congress stalling on funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and administrative changes, Pennsylvania state constables who’ve…
Lawmaker blasts reports of ‘equitable assessments’ at medical school
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Rep. Bill Hauter, a Republican physician and graduate of the University of Illinois College…