WATCH: Sanctuary bill soon law; Use of force case proceeds; CTU audits due Mon
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop airs concerns a Republican state legislator... Read More.
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ICE arrests university professor with criminal history, including child sex crimes
A professor with a criminal record was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. University officials won't say... Read More.
New Orleans approves $1.6B budget with $150M in cuts
(The Center Square) − The New Orleans City Council on Monday unanimously adopted a $1.6 billion operating budget for 2026, closing a projected $222.4... Read More.
New online portal to track universities’ foreign funding live in 2026
Starting in January, American universities can more easily report foreign funding, according to the Department of Education.
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Nevadans spend big on Black Friday despite economy
(The Center Square) - Nevadans joined millions of other Americans for a record-breaking Black Friday shopping spree.
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WATCH: WA police departments back diversion to get people help instead of jail
(The Center Square) - On Monday, the Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee heard from some members of law enforcement voicing support... Read More.
Seattle pushes Olympia for funding on housing, public safety and immigrant aid
(The Center Square) - Seattle is pushing for a state-level backstop to help fund immigrant services and other top priorities as the Trump administration... Read More.
IL U.S. House candidate: drug screen expectant moms getting subsidies
(The Center Square) - A doctor running for Congress in Illinois' 5th Congressional District says the first step to improving the state's Department of... Read More.
U.S. reaches deal with U.K. on higher drug prices
The United Kingdom will pay 25% more for new medications as part of a deal to avoid U.S. tariffs on Britain's drug exports to... Read More.
‘It’s the Wild West’: Spokane eyes ban on kratom within city limits
(The Center Square) - Citing a "vertical spike" in calls to the poison center, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed Monday banning the sale of... Read More.
