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Pritzker celebrates report card, but lawmaker says theres no reason to

Saturday, February 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Squad) – The Nation’s Report Card that measures how well students across the country are learning has just been released for 2024. The results for Illinois... Read More.

Homeless caused three recent wildfires, San Diego says, reflecting California trend

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

Homeless encampments were behind three wildfires that rocked San Diego earlier this month, sparking concerns that homelessness is a significant factor in Southern California’s recent blazes. The Los... Read More.

Plane crash: FAA restricting helicopter traffic near Reagan National Airport

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

The Federal Aviation Administration is restricting helicopter traffic over the Potomac River stretching from Memorial Bridge to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge between the District of Columbia and Virginia... Read More.

WATCH: Tariffs to start Saturday on Mexico, Canada, China

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump plans to follow through on promises to put tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China. ... Read More.

Murphy: Bill needed to preserve Medicare for patients, physicians

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

Protection of access to care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly in rural and underserved areas, has drawn a proposal from a North Carolina congressman in part combatting a 2024... Read More.

Republican bill would block illegal immigrants from receiving tax breaks

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

Immigrants residing illegally within the U.S. could no longer receive child tax credits or tax breaks for low income earners if the Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act becomes... Read More.

Rubio travels to Panama amid U.S. concerns over Canal control

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

Newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is embarking on a tour of Central America to counter China's influence. ... Read More.

State roundtable centers victims of human trafficking

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

While highlighting achievements and investments, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has been shining the spotlight on the individuals impacted by its work. This month the agency... Read More.

Proposal: No federal income tax on catastrophe loss mitigation programs

Friday, January 31 by The Center Square

Income tax should not be paid on money provided through state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs, says a U.S. Senate proposal from North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis. ... Read More.