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Seattle approves $20.76 minimum wage in 2025; will be highest in the U.S.

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Seattle employees making the minimum wage will see a mandatory raise starting next year, making them the highest paid minimum wage workers in the... Read More.

Gas tax revenue coming up short in new transportation revenue forecast

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council has approved Washington state's updated transportation revenue forecast. ... Read More.

Trump blasts Harris for FEMA help to migrants as hurricane budget runs low

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

The Biden-Harris administration took a tidal wave of criticism this week after U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that the Federal Emergency Management Administration... Read More.

As Missouri considers sports betting, Pritzker sees no effects on Illinois’ market

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – With another neighboring state considering legalizing sports betting, Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t see any adverse effects on Illinois’ sports betting industry. ... Read More.

Chicago alderman hope to see ShotSpotter restored to keep city streets safe

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – With the residents of his 29th Ward jurisdiction in mind, Chicago Ald. Chris Taliaferro is keeping the faith when it comes to the future... Read More.

Federal, local officials fear foreign-owned solar plant could cause food insecurity

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Federal and local elected officials are concerned about Illinois' farmland being bought up by foreign nations. ... Read More.

Investigation demand grows as child abuse allegations against Illinois stack up

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois Senate Republicans are demanding an audit of the state’s child welfare agency after a new series of alleged abuses were reported. ... Read More.

Op-Ed: Managed dental care in Louisiana ensures taxpayer funds are spent wisely

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to Medicaid dental benefits, but the data demonstrates states can successfully increase access to care, lower costs, and improve health with managed care. ... Read More.

Alleged teen smuggler one of many caught by law enforcement for drug trafficking this week

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – It was another busy week for holding drug traffickers accountable in Arizona, as multiple authorities announced sentences and arrested related to the widespread crisis. ... Read More.

Report: Georgias financial picture improves

Friday, October 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Georgia has $8.8 billion to pay its bills, with a surplus of $2,400 per taxpayer, according to Truth in Accounting's Financial State of the... Read More.