Illinois early vote tops 1 million
(The Center Square) – Illinois saw 1.16 million early ballots cast as of Wednesday, roughly on par with the previous…
Representation, taxation drive new state movement
(The Center Square) – Representation and taxation are behind a ballot referendum in 12 Illinois counties to consider breaking off…
Taxpayer Philanthropy: Nonprofit paid CEO millions, employed relatives
(The Center Square)—A federally funded science and technology nonprofit paid its departing CEO nearly $6 million in 2024 and has…
Illinois Quick Hits: Fuel prices tick down after surge
(The Center Square) – Fuel prices dipped overnight in Illinois after AAA reported increases earlier this week. T …
Alaska governor orders investigation in U.S. Senate race
Alaska's Republican governor ordered for an investigation into Mary Peltola's U.S. Senate campaign, following allegations of its role in recruiting…
Strategic planning general ousted
A top lieutenant general in a strategic planning position within the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been fired by Secretary…
Bonta says there’s no widespread voter fraud; feds cite cases
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday dismissed claims of mass voter fraud by the Trump administration. …
16 states might tax federally approved education plans
Families in 16 states could face state taxes and penalties for using what's called a "529 education savings plan" to…
Second federal judge blocks $20M taxpayer-funded Trump ad campaign
A second federal judge Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using $20 million in taxpayer funds for a national…
Trump promises rollback of Biden era methane rules
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday in Texas he plans to rescind federal rules finalized in 2024 by the Biden administration…
Trump’s claims about drilling, Venezuelan oil imports contradict data
At a campaign event in Corpus Christi, Texas, President Donald Trump again touted Venezuelan oil over U.S. oil. …
Election officials to cooperate with federal monitors
Election officials will comply with the federal government’s efforts to deploy observers across the country in the 2026 midterm elections. …