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Newly approved Pierce County 2025 budget still needs county executive’s OK

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Pierce County Council approved this year's supplemental budget with changes to a proposed shift of $2.5 million in homeless funding that still needs... Read More.

Trump ties together legal wins, but not out of trouble

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

Former President Donald Trump has racked up a number of legal wins in recent months, but he still faces potentially severe legal consequences even if he wins the... Read More.

Court to rule on whether California cities can issue bonds without voter approval

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The California Supreme Court has granted review on a pair of cases regarding the question of whether or not cities can issue bonds to... Read More.

Boeing machinists on strike as 96% of union members support walkout

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Boeing machinists are on strike. Aircraft assembly workers at... Read More.

Georgia sends incorrect tax notices to 6,400 filers

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Georgia officials sent incorrect notices to 6,401 tax filers telling them they owned money when they did not, and state officials said they have... Read More.

CTA rail workers demanding action on safety front

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Chicago activist Tio Hardiman is urging CTA rail workers to come together in their battle with management aimed at keeping them safe and protected... Read More.

Illinois gets low marks in educational freedom report

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A public policy research organization is out with its annual educational freedom report card for states, with Illinois appearing in the bottom half. ... Read More.

Consumer sentiment ticks up, still much lower than before pandemic

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

Newly released consumer sentiment data showed Americans are feeling better about the economy. ... Read More.

California teacher wins $12,000 in case against union for BIPOC-only board seat

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) A California teacher won $12,000 against his teachers’ union for its “BIPOC At-Large” executive board seat candidates were required to “self-identify” as a racial minority... Read More.

Deluzio, Lieu introduce Full Cost of War Act

Friday, September 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Congressional war declarations should include funding for future veteran benefits, according to legislation introduced Thursday. ... Read More.