Illinois’ new paint fee takes effect, with critics calling it another burden on taxpayers
(The Center Square) - A new statewide fee on paint products adds a small charge to each container sold as part of a program... Read More.
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Hochul weighs AI regulations as Trump sets federal rules
(The Center Square) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing plans to regulate the state's artificial intelligence sector, even as President Donald Trump... Read More.
Justice Department sues Fulton County over election records
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Justice Department sued Fulton County, Ga. Clerk of Court Che Alexander on Friday, claiming her office failed to... Read More.
Illinois quick hits: Chicago Fed president explains vote; Treasurer encourages Bright Start gifts
Chicago Fed president explains vote
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WATCH: Use of Guard debated; Trump singles out Pritzker on AI; Property tax ruling
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews heated moments from separate U.S.... Read More.
Pro-life orgs call out FDA, Makary for not fulfilling promise to review abortion drug
Pro-life groups are holding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its commissioner Marty Makary accountable for leaving its promise to review the "dangerous"... Read More.
More than 9,500 commercial truckers taken off U.S. roads nationwide
More than 9,500 commercial truckers have been taken off of U.S. roads for failing English-language proficiency checks, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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EXCLUSIVE: Canadian groups, First Nation police support stronger border security
(The Center Square) - Despite Canadian officials arguing that the "Canada-U.S. border is the best-managed and most secure border in the world," some... Read More.
Let’s Go Washington provides update on initiatives as opponents ramp up opposition
(The Center Square) - Let's Go Washington this week released a signature count update for a pair of initiatives for which the political organization... Read More.
Op-Ed: Unions: The true playground bullies in today’s schools
Public education is supposed to model reason and maturity. It is supposed to show students how to disagree without losing control.
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