Election 2026: Less than 100 days, with tight races for Congress, state bench
Ninety-nine days until Election Day, and 39 days until absentee ballots go in the mail, North Carolina remains steady with…
Trump, member states aligned on reform of PJM amid capacity concerns
The White House and a bipartisan group of governors want significant changes made to how the nation’s largest power grid…
Johnson says Trump tariffs are net positive for Louisiana despite challenges
Some sectors of Louisiana’s economy faced challenges because of the Trump administration’s tariff policy, but House Speaker Mike Johnson said…
ActBlue faces scrutiny over Michigan woman’s $100K+ in donations
ActBlue is facing scrutiny after a report last week raised questions about thousands of political donations made in the name…
DeSantis: ‘Almost divine figure’ like Fauci unlikely to be held accountable
Anthony Fauci would likely be viewed by a District of Columbia jury as "an almost divine figure," says second-term Florida…
Chicago Public Schools budget vote set for Thursday
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Board of Education is expected to consider a new $9.88 billion budget on Thursday,…
Former Colts linebacker deported as NFL remains in spotlight of border crimes
A former Indianapolis Colts player has been deported as the National Football League remains in the spotlight for border crimes. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker signs 76 bills into law
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 76 bills into law late Friday. Some new laws were bipartisan…
Taxpayer cost to prosecute Wisconsin dog advocates could be millions, attorney says
It might cost as much as $5 million to prosecute about 50 animal rights activists who attempted to take beagles…
Everyday Economics: The Fed takes center stage this week
The Federal Reserve’s job is straightforward to state and difficult to deliver: maximum employment, low and stable inflation, and a…
GOP makes political push in House races amid lawmaker controversies
(The Center Square) – Months out from the upcoming general election in November, a number of races for the Illinois…
Michigan candidates to battle for competitive races
Michigan voters will head to the polls on Aug. 4. to determine the outcome of primary races that could determine…