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Energy group praises bill curbing EPA regulatory ‘abuses’
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square Recently introduced legislation that would rein in certain regulatory powers of the Environmental Protection Agency has drawn praise from dozens of energy industry groups. The...
Taxpayer cost questions surround push for suicide prevention measures on I-74 Bridge
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Suicide prevention advocates are renewing calls for safety measures on the Interstate 74 Bridge, arguing that...
Lake Land Awards $38,628 Bid for John Deere Tech Diesel Repair Stands
Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | May 11, 2026 Article Summary: Trustees awarded a $38,628.47 bid to AHW LLC of Ashmore for agricultural diesel engine repair stands and...
America 250: Celebrating the first attorneys general who fought for freedom
By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence, they are also celebrating the first attorneys general who helped establish the justice system. Among the first...
Texas becomes first state to make Bible required reading
By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square After several days of hearings and votes, the Texas State Board of Education voted late Friday to require a reading list for every grade level...
Colorado gubernatorial candidates debate economic issues
By Liam HibbertThe Center Square Two Democrats and three Republicans have pulled ahead in Colorado's crowded race for the soon-to-be vacant Governor’s Office. Following Democratic Gov. Jared Polis’ term limit,...
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran
By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square United States military strikes were launched in retaliation against Iran on Friday. President Donald Trump said the Islamic Republic targeted a cargo ship with drones...
Illinois sued over prediction market law imposing new taxes, regulations
By Sean Reed | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A lawsuit against a new Illinois law taxing prediction markets has been filed in federal court, presenting...
Epstein’s billionaire associate subpoenaed after refusing to answer oversight committee
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square U.S. lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee appeared stunned after billionaire Leon Black, a close associate of the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, walked...
Energy institute launches website criticizing use of ‘extreme’ climate scenario
By Tom JoyceThe Center Square The American Energy Institute launched a new website that argues governments, researchers, and other institutions relied on an extreme climate scenario long after scientists questioned...
Trump threatens 100% tariff over European digital services taxes
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose a 100% tariff on any country that implements a digital services tax on U.S. technology companies, a move...
Trump teases ‘you’ll find out’ on U.S. response to Iranian drone attack
By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square Following drone attacks by Iranian forces on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump told reporters that they will find out if...
Military responds swiftly to devastating Venezuelan earthquakes
By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square The U.S. has already begun deploying several civilian and military assets to Venezuela following two massive earthquakes. The South American country was struck by a...
