As Medicaid work requirements loom, officials seek to inform enrollees
(The Center Square) – As new work requirements for Medicaid enrollees take effect in roughly 100 days, elected officials are…
Embattled lawmaker faces grassroots write-in opponent
(The Center Square) – An embattled lawmaker who will appear on the ballot unopposed in November has a new challenger…
Election 2026: Marist Poll provides spark of optimism for underdogs
Dissatisfaction with second-term Republican President Donald Trump, and belief that issues such as the economy and gas prices could be…
‘Shield of Americas’ formed to target cartels in Western Hemisphere
A new international coalition of 14 countries, the “Shield of the Americas,” has been formed to target cartels and transnational…
Michigan leads nation in year-over-year gas price increase of 56.6%
Michigan saw the largest year-over-year gas price increase of any state in the nation, up 56.6% in just one year. …
Wisconsin lawsuit filed over forced union membership, dues
A Wisconsin employee has filed a class action lawsuit against the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council…
Taxpayers pay extra for early voting
(The Center Square) – Early voting begins in Illinois on Thursday morning, but the state’s 40-day early voting period is…
Trump to greet Xi at Andrews ahead of historic state visit
Fresh off President Donald Trump’s address before the UN’s General Assembly Tuesday, the president is scheduled to welcome Chinese President…
Illinois Quick Hits: Court expands order against Illinois swipe fee law
(The Center Square) – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has expanded its permanent injunction against…
Mayor Bass solicited millions through a gap in her own lobbying restrictions
Three years ago, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass promised to stop lobbyists from donating to two nonprofits closely associated with…
Milwaukee mayor pitches tax, fee increases to fund $2.2 billion city budget
People living and visiting Milwaukee will likely be paying more under Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s latest spending plan. …
Texas sees increasing apprehensions of gotaways along railroad
Illegal entries are ongoing in Texas border counties as gotaways continue to be apprehended in residential communities. …