WATCH: ‘Seattle will be fine’: Bruce Harrell concedes with humor after tight race
(The Center Square) - Bruce Harrell - Seattle's 57th mayor - announced that he is officially conceding the 2025 mayoral contest, acknowledging defeat to... Read More.
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Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear, targeting narco-terrorists
Operation Southern Spear, the new title for the Trump administration's targeting of narco-terrorists in and around Latin America, was announced Thursday by Secretary of... Read More.
Pritzker, alders oppose Chicago tax plans, property tax hike could be next
(The Center Square) - As the Chicago City Council considers 2026 budget measures, Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed tax hikes continue to draw disapproval from... Read More.
Illinois quick hits: WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October
WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October
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Justice Department accuses California of racial gerrymandering in redistricting plan
The U.S. Department of Justice sued California officials Thursday over the state's redistricting plan, which could help Democrats pick up additional seats in Congress.
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Report: WA businesses cite taxes as top concern, majority pass costs onto consumer
(The Center Square) - A recent survey found that 65% of employers now report taxes as their biggest concern following the largest increase in... Read More.
Lawmakers speak out after federal government reopens
(The Center Square) - As Congress passed a funding deal to reopen the federal government on Wednesday night, California's state legislators and... Read More.
TSA agents who worked throughout shutdown to receive $10,000 bonus
The Department of Homeland Security will issue $10,000 bonus checks to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents who demonstrated "exemplary" behavior and work attendance during... Read More.
Olympia voters reject $20 minimum wage; similar Tacoma measure held up in court
(The Center Square) - Olympia's Proposition 1 to raise the city's minimum wage to $20 an hour and provide some new worker protections was... Read More.
As Camp Mystic lawsuits mount, new safety measures being implemented statewide
(The Center Square) - As lawsuits mount against Camp Mystic, new camp safety measures are being implemented statewide.
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