Michigan charges dentist in alleged ‘massive’ Medicaid fraud scheme
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel continues pursuing fraud cases across the state, announcing charges against a Macomb County dentist in…
Illinois bill sparks debate over police privacy vs. public access
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker and law enforcement officer says a controversial proposal to change how police records…
Signature process begins to ban large data centers in Ohio
Sponsors of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban the construction of any new large data centers in Ohio have…
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear veteran’s benefits challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an Army veteran's challenge over reduced disability benefits. …
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Illinois public transport gun ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to decide whether individuals can carry firearms on public transportation. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Report says Pekin Bowling Center ‘taxed out of business’
Sunset Lanes in Pekin is set to close later this month as the bowling center’s owner says it is being…
Tiffany vows to end subsidies for data centers in Wisconsin
Wisconsin congressman and candidate for governor Tom Tiffany said that he will “end subsidies for data centers in Wisconsin” if…
Firefighter age bill stalled despite union backing
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois bill aimed at addressing firefighter shortages by lowering the minimum hiring age has…
Lawmaker criticizes surplus spending bill
(The Center Square) – A proposal aimed at helping local governments manage retiree health care costs is drawing differing views…
Salvation Army rehab ‘enrollees’ who work at thrift stores aren’t ‘employees’
A few days after agreeing to let them proceed with their class action against one of America's most prominent charities…
Illinois housing affordability efforts pit tax cuts against new spending
(The Center Square) – As homeownership may be growing out of reach for many young residents, Illinois lawmakers are split…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago city workers owe more than $19M
(The Center Square) – Chicago city workers reportedly owe more than $19 million in traffic tickets, water bills and fines,…