Everyday Economics: A stable labor market is not enough
The May jobs report offered a measure of reassurance: the labor market is stable. Employers are still adding jobs, layoffs…
Fishermen advocate begins campaign against offshore wind, ‘industrializing’ of the ocean
(The Center Square ) – The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association began a campaign to bring attention to what it…
Sorensen drug-pricing bill draws criticism from former FDA official
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, is backing legislation he says would lower prescription drug costs by…
Supporters, critics clash over future of taxpayer funding for Rx Kids
Michigan lawmakers remain divided over the future of the state's Rx Kids program as House Republicans continue scrutinizing the initiative. …
U.S. Senate race headlines Maine primaries as voters head to polls Tuesday
Voters in Maine will head to the polls Tuesday in high profile primary races that could help determine control of…
Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged in two congressional hearings to cut the federal deficit to 3% of GDP, a…
Constables hope to find missing children in immigration search effort
After months of Congress stalling on funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and administrative changes, Pennsylvania state constables who’ve…
Lawmaker blasts reports of ‘equitable assessments’ at medical school
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Rep. Bill Hauter, a Republican physician and graduate of the University of Illinois College…
FOID changes advance in Illinois House, not called in Senate
(The Center Square) – Changes to Illinois’ Firearm Owner’s ID Card didn’t get across the finish line before the General…
Texas tops California, New York, with the most Fortune 500 headquarters
Under Gov. Greg Abbott, the most Fortune 500 headquarters are now located in Texas. …
Nine candidates run in Las Vegas congressional district
Nevada’s 1st Congressional district sees a total of nine candidates vying for Tuesday's Democratic and Republican primaries, but only two…
U.S. seeks dismissal of lawsuit over deadly boat strikes
The U.S. government moved Friday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of two Trinidadian men killed in a U.S.…