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Democrats would end Trump’s tariffs. They haven’t said how.
U.S. House Democrats say they would undo President Donald Trump's tariffs. They have not said what would replace the revenue,…
Analyst: Democrats could gain 232 U.S. House majority
With two weeks until the 2026 midterm general elections, forecasters are predicting Democrats will take a majority in the U.S.…
Supreme Court takes up race based school admissions case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case challenging race-based admissions policies in Maryland schools. …
Counties consider 1% tax hikes
(The Center Square) – Voters in at least three Illinois counties are considering sales tax referendums. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-state subcontractor employee charged with COVID fraud
(The Center (Square) – A former employee of a state subcontractor has been indicted on charges that she fraudulently obtained…
Hickenlooper, Baisley compete in Colorado’s U.S. Senate race
Colorado voters continue to grapple with the rising costs of housing, groceries and gas in a state ranked toward the…
Taxes, state spending issues in key Chicagoland statehouse races
(The Center Square) – Two weeks from the midterm election, some satehouse races are close, potentially putting some Chicagoland-area GOP…
Flight restrictions at southwest border as cartel drone incursions continue
As Mexican cartel drone incursions continue at the southwest border, federal agencies have implemented a temporary flight restriction (TFR) for…
Poll: Republican candidates still trailing Democrats in midterms
About two weeks out from midterm election day, a new poll shows that Republicans face slim odds of maintaining control…
NIH to create new women’s health division per Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that will create a new Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes…
K-12 enrollment report gives Illinois an F
(The Center Square) – A new study says Illinois is one of 33 states with weak or ineffective laws governing…
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Michigan home caregivers’ unionization vote
The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation is suing Michigan over its reclassification of home caregivers as state employees for collective bargaining…