Expansion, spending pushes Illinois Medicaid to 31st among states
(The Center Square) – New analysis of Medicaid programs in each state in the U.S. ranked Illinois a few spots…
Teachers union urges Hochul to reject Trump’s ‘school choice’ plan
Teachers' unions want New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to walk back plans to join the Trump administration's “school choice” program,…
Minnesota, USDA differ on scope of SNAP waiver as lawmaker raises fraud concerns
Minnesota is continuing to use a COVID-era waiver allowing SNAP applicants to provide verbal signatures by phone without an audio…
U.S. House advances California climate recissions
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed resolutions to revoke climate change regulations in California. …
U.S. raises limits on fuel delivery drivers’ hours as diesel prices soar
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Wednesday announced a 90-day increase in the federal driving limits for truckers hauling gasoline…
Chicago proposal requires 3/5 approval for new debt
(The Center Square) – Chicago aldermen may vote next week on a measure to require more city council support of…
Illinois Quick Hits: Unleaded, diesel prices jump again
(The Center Square) – The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has gone up to…
Muslim conference boots independent reporter while other media speak
(The Center Square)—The Council on American-Islamic Relations, one of the country’s largest Muslim rights groups, booted a reporter from The…
Legal nonprofit scrutinized over alleged Chinese influence ahead of climate case
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a major climate case that could raise energy prices across the U.S.,…
U.S. House passes bill meant to offset data center energy costs
The U.S. House nearly unanimously passed a bill Wednesday night aimed at shielding ordinary Americans from electricity price hikes caused…
Burrows blasts Roblox for refusing to testify at state legislative hearing
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows blasted the online gaming company Roblox for refusing to appear in person before a Texas…
Bill filed to repeal betting tax
(The Center Square) – New legislation has been filed to repeal an Illinois tax on sports wagering and fantasy contests. …