WATCH: Father of Housing First points to success; We Heart Seattle highlights failures
(The Center Square) – On an overcast mid-October day, just inside the Third Avenue offices of We Heart Seattle, Executive Director Andrea Suarez and... Read More.
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Illinois quick hits: Pritzker to sign tax, toll increases to bail out transit
Pritzker to sign tax, toll increases to bail out transit
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Colorado sues over Space Command HQ moving to Alabama
Colorado has sued the Trump administration over its decision to move the U.S. Space Command Headquarters out of the state.
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‘Candidate Seven’ to be next Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools on Nov. 5
(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools will officially appoint and publicly reveal its next superintendent on Nov. 5, following deliberations by the board... Read More.
Shapiro declares disaster over losing SNAP to get $5M
(The Center Square) - With just hours until federal funding for food stamps runs dry, Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration to... Read More.
Caddo Parish predicts more property, sales tax revenue in 2026
(The Center Square) — Caddo Parish anticipates collecting more revenue from property and sales taxes next year because of higher home values and inflation.
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IL Senate approves Department of Corrections director despite fierce opposition
(The Center Square) – Despite a myriad of ongoing issues at the Illinois Department of Corrections, state senators approved the nomination of Acting Director... Read More.
Seattle mayor pledges $8M to replace lapsed SNAP benefits amid federal shutdown
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has pledged up to $8 million in city funds – $4 million per month through 2025... Read More.
91% of U.S. veterans concerned about food assistance amid shutdown
About 91% of veterans said they were concerned about losing access to food assistance because of the federal government shutdown, with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.
IL tax on billionaires’ ‘unrealized gains’ would face stiff constitutional test
While the provision may not ultimately be included in final legislation that Illinois Democrats ultimately enact to send hundreds of millions of dollars or... Read More.
