Iran economic fallout is temporary, Hassett says
The economic fallout of the U.S. conflict in Iran will be temporary, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on…
Illinois Quick Hits: NFIB says biz deduction will bring jobs, benefit to Illinois
(The Center Square) – The National Federation of Independent Business says Illinois is projected to gain 48,000 new jobs each…
Soaring costs and short supply shut millennials out of housing market
Baby Boomers continue to dominate the U.S. housing market, buying and selling more homes last year than any other generation,…
Vought testifies before lawmakers on Trump’s $2.1T budget request
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought met with U.S. lawmakers Wednesday to discuss the president’s $2.1 trillion budget…
SNAP eligibility changes spark debate on gap for impacted recipients
(The Center Square) – A coalition of non-profits and community organizations across the state are warning that more than 200,000…
Trump puts spotlight on China, Iran’s top oil consumer
With the blockade of Iranian ports moving toward its third day, China, Iran’s largest importer of oil, is vowing not…
Lawmakers, auditors offer fraud prevention solutions
Lawmakers and auditors called on the federal government to implement legislation preventing fraud in programs run by the state. …
Illinois unions seek to kill Waymo-friendly bill in Springfield
(The Center Square) – Leadership and rank-and-file from multiple labor unions called on lawmakers to kill legislation aimed at welcoming…
Rich States Poor States: Tax policy largely determines states’ economic competitiveness
No matter what a state offers in terms of natural beauty, work and social opportunities, tax and economic policy —…
78 pro-life orgs ask DOJ to stop undermining state laws by favoring aborting drug industry
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America led 77 of its pro-life organization colleagues in sending the acting U.S. attorney general a…
Illinois Quick Hits: Two of ComEd four released; new trial expected
(The Center Square) – A U.S. appellate court has ordered two defendants in the ComEd Four case to be released…
Chicago suit vs oil cos. may yet survive SCOTUS ruling, judge hints
Even as the Supreme Court considers a Colorado case that oil companies believe will decide if city and state governments…