Wisconsin senator wants to reinstitute race-based scholarships via zip code
A Wisconsin state senator is pledging to make changes after a Thursday Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that a minority scholarship…
Poll: Data center opposition more important than competition with China
American voters believe building more data centers in the United States are not worth the potential strain on local electricity,…
Illinois Quick Hits: Fuel price drops below $4.25, still higher than in 2025
(The Center Square) – AAA’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois dropped to $4.24 on…
U.S.-Iran talks stalled after Israel-Hezbollah fighting
Vice President JD Vance and negotiators in Iran have delayed peace talks and a planned formal signing of a peace…
California’s billionaire tax officially heads to Nov. 3 ballot
The controversial union-backed billionaire tax in California is officially heading to the Nov. 3 ballot. …
Los Angeles County on track to raise sales tax to 10.25%
A measure to raise the sales tax to 10.25% - intended to temporarily inject funds into Los Angeles County’s public…
EXCLUSIVE: Individual targeted in foiled UFC terror plot speaks out
One of the targets in the alleged terror plot to disrupt the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House…
Disability-rights advocates sue Illinois over physician-assisted suicide law
(The Center Square) – A law that is set to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Illinois is being challenged by disability-rights…
Supreme Court backs gun rights for marijuana users in 9-0 decision
Gun rights advocates celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to allow occasional marijuana users to possess firearms. …
Iran deal omits terror proxies, ballistic missiles, human rights
With President Donald Trump signing the memorandum of understanding with Iran, the latest agreement ushers in a new round of…
‘No kings’ at $830 million Obama Center opening
(The Center Square) – Former President Barack Obama has opened his presidential center in Chicago by saying the United States…
Alleged UFC White House ringleader was in US illegally
The alleged ringleader of a planned terrorist attack targeting the White House was in the country illegally, had overstayed his…