GOP senator wants budget transparency; Dems describe open process
(The Center Square) - As Illinois state senators return to Springfield, Democrats and Republicans disagree over the level of transparency in the state's budget... Read More.
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Illinois congressman hails health care win, experts question Senate path, costs
(The Center Square) - An Illinois congressman praised a bipartisan House vote extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, framing the legislation as a victory... Read More.
Georgia lawmakers begin 2026 session
(The Center Square) - The first day of the Georgia General Assembly began with its usual welcomes and speeches, but a showdown could be... Read More.
SCOTUS to hear transgender athlete cases Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear arguments in two cases on whether biological men can compete in women's and girls sports.
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Chevron asks Supreme Court for rematch in Louisiana wetlands case
A Louisiana jury last April determined oil giant Chevron owed $744 million for environmental damage to the state's coastline. Chevron, seeking a rematch in... Read More.
Even with new rule, Illinois lawmakers could restrict inmate mail scanning
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has a permanent rule in place for electronic mail processing, but state lawmakers could... Read More.
Illinois Supreme Court justice to retire
(The Cetner Square) - Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis has announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court, effective Jan. 29.
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Dina Powell McCormick named Meta president
(The Center Square) - Dina Powell McCormick, wife of Sen. Dave McCormick and former Trump advisor, has been named president and vice chair of... Read More.
Union may soon face legal charges for dues extortion complaint
(The Center Square) - A Pittsburgh-area union may soon face prosecution from the regional National Labor Relations Board after failing to settle a complaint... Read More.
Illinois voices collide as Trump’s Maduro arrest fuels war powers debate
(The Center Square) - The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered a constitutional debate over executive power, dividing constitutional attorney David Shestokas... Read More.
