More Democrats want a more moderate party, poll says
Data from a new Gallup survey suggests that close to half of Democrats want their party to move more toward the middle, while more than 40% of Republicans... Read More.
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Electric vehicle charger program paused pending review
The Trump administration suspended federal funding to state electric vehicle infrastructure plans, which Michigan was utilizing.
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Republicans reintroduce bills to address fentanyl crisis
Republicans have reintroduced bills to address the fentanyl crisis. The bills would increase criminal penalties and permanently add controlled substance classifications for fentanyl and its analogues.
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WATCH: Pritzker says Trump may be popular nationwide, but not in Illinois
President Donald Trump continues to ride a wave of popularity with recent polling. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker downplays those numbers.
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Browns ask for $1.2B in public funds using claims debunked by economists
The Cleveland Browns are asking for $1.2 billion in public funds to pay for a new estimated $2.4 billion stadium in Brook Park.
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Defense secretary suggests department climate programs for budget cuts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pinpointed climate change programs as a potential place for the Department of Government Efficiency to cut Department of Defense spending while traveling in... Read More.
House Republicans spending plan advances, setting collision course with Senate
Following more than ten hours of discussion, the House Budget Committee voted along party lines Thursday night to advance a $4.5 trillion budget resolution that lays out funding... Read More.
Convicted ex-speaker’s pension payments to stop
Illinois taxpayers are off the hook for Michael Madigan’s future pension payments, now that the former Illinois House speaker has been convicted of corruption.
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Ferguson to President Trump: Youre making it tough, really tough
One month after his inauguration, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held his second press conference on Thursday to discuss the state’s response to President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive... Read More.
Memorandum: Military spouses exempt from federal return-to-office mandate
Military spouses will be exempt from federal return-to-work mandates, according to a memorandum from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
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