Illinois Quick Hits: Community College reimbursement bill passed
(The Center Square) – A bill expanding state taxpayer-funded tuition assistance for students in community college is headed to Gov.…
Powell out, Warsh in as new chair of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh, an economist and former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is now chair of the central…
Nessel pushes back as Trump administration extends order keeping coal plant open
The Trump administration has again extended its emergency order keeping a west Michigan coal plant operating. …
Bipartisan praise for federal charges in Minnesota fraud cases
Minnesota officials are applauding after federal prosecutors announced sweeping fraud charges against 15 people accused of stealing more than $90…
Congress rejects Trump’s proposed NASA budget cuts
House lawmakers advanced a spending bill rejecting President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to NASA, keeping the agency's budget flat at…
Comptroller, Chicago officials debate tax fund sweeps
(The Center Square) – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration are at odds over legislation that…
No public funds for new transit safety group
(The Center Square) – The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office says no public funds are being used for the agency’s…
The future of American troops in Europe; Iran lead Rubio’s meeting with NATO
Defense spending, troop placement and Iran took center stage during a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NATO…
Tennessee congressman files articles of impeachment against Roberts
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, filed six articles of impeachment against U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, saying Roberts's leadership…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicagoland chamber opposes ditigal ad tax
(The Center Square) – The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is urging the Illinois legislature to reject a proposed new tax…
Board suspends Camp Mystic co-owner’s nursing license
The Texas Board of Nursing has suspended the nursing license of Mary Liz Eastland, a co-owner of Camp Mystic, the…
Illinois bill banning ‘easily convertible’ handguns could pass this session
(The Center Square) – An Illinois measure to prohibit the sale and manufacture of handguns some legislators say are “easily…