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Illinois lawmaker calls for Aurora mayor's resignation over alleged ICE 'doxxing"
12+ hour, 22+ min ago (429+ words) (The Center Square) " Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg, who serves on the Immigration and Human Rights Committee, is calling for the resignation of John Laesch after social media posts and videos circulated online alleging the Aurora mayor shared the live…...
No raises for Louisiana teachers amid voters rejecting all 5 amendments
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (335+ words) The Center Square (The Center Square) " Louisiana voters rejected all five proposed constitutional amendments in Saturday's election, turning down measures that would have addressed teacher pay raises, property tax policy, judicial retirement rules and government authority over civil service jobs....
Everyday Economics: The economy is still standing, but the squeeze Is building.
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (742+ words) (The Center Square) "This week brings three important reads on the economy: the S&P Core Logic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, new home sales and the Personal Consumption Expenditures report. The housing data will matter. But they will mostly confirm…...
Kentucky to select candidates in high profile races
10+ hour ago (631+ words) (The Center Square) - Kentucky voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in some of the most closely watched primary races in the country. Voters will select candidates for U. S. Senate, U. S. House and the state legislature. The races for federal office…...
Alabama voters to elect candidates in redrawn map
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (636+ words) (The Center Square) - Alabama voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to select partisan candidates for various statewide races, but some districts for the U. S. House will not count. The Alabama legislature approved a congressional map that redrew congressional districts…...
Do midterm redistricting efforts favor Republicans?
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (495+ words) (The Center Square) "The U. S. Supreme Court slapped down an appeal from Virginia Democrats Friday to uphold their redrawn map of congressional districts, preserving what appears to be a Republican advantage heading into midterm elections. The high court did not include…...
General fund revenue for fiscal years 2026, 2027 up $2. 6 B
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (151+ words) (The Center Square) " North Carolina's general fund revenue over the fiscal biennium has increased to $71. 1 billion, up $2. 6 billion, according to the Office of State Budget and Management. The agency said several factors supported the revenue growth. Included is "a sustained…...
Letlow and Fleming headed for runoff in Louisiana U. S. Senate race
23+ hour, 53+ min ago (529+ words) (The Center Square) " Julia Letlow will face John Fleming in a runoff for a U. S. Senate seat after incumbent Bill Cassidy was ousted following 12 years in office." Letlow nearly won the race outright, securing 45% of the vote and falling just short…...
EXCLUSIVE: The Oversight Project calls for investigation into Fusus, Oak Brook contract
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (521+ words) (The Center Square) " The Oak Brook police chief welcomes an investigation into how the village obtained a multi-million taxpayer funded police technology contract. In a report provided exclusively to The Center Square, The Oversight Project explains it started looking into…...
Europe tried wealth taxes. Most gave up.
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (590+ words) (The Center Square) " Democratic senators are advancing a series of proposals to tax America's wealthiest households, with supporters projecting trillions in new federal revenue. Critics, however, argue the plans would generate far less than promised while creating economic and legal…...