First Solar opens $1.1B Louisiana manufacturing plant
(The Center Square) - First Solar on Friday unveiled its $1.1 billion manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, bringing more than 800 jobs to the... Read More.
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Illinois quick hits: Small business grants announced; new Naperville DMV
Small business grants announced
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the... Read More.
Pritzker suggests he’s open to tweaking SAFE-T Act after train passenger fire
(The Center Square) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is suggesting he would be open to amending the state's SAFE-T Act after a man with... Read More.
Arizona attorney general to appeal ‘fake electors’ ruling
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Friday she will appeal a ruling in the "fake electors" case.
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Seattle OKs $9B budget as council members demand proof city programs are working
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council on Friday afternoon unanimously approved a nearly $9 billion budget for 2026, with several city council... Read More.
States push back on exclusion of noncitizens from SNAP
(The Center Square) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 21 other state attorneys general in sending a letter this week to... Read More.
Louisiana residents sue over carbon capture land seizures
(The Center Square) - A lawsuit filed Thursday by residents of central Louisiana challenges whether the state can legally take private property for private... Read More.
Guidelines issued on how taxpayers can claim deductions on tips, overtime in 2025
Millions of Americans who work overtime shifts or receive tips will be eligible to claim new deductions on their 2025 tax returns, the Trump... Read More.
CBO says foreign companies could pick up some tariff costs
The Congressional Budget Office slashed its tariff revenue forecast to reflect new data on the highest import duties the U.S. has seen in nearly... Read More.
GOP attorneys general back rail merger, splitting Republicans on deal
Attorneys general in three states are asking federal regulators to approve the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Their letter comes one... Read More.
