Illinois gas price drop sparks mileage tax talk, road fund healthy
(The Center Square) – As gas prices fall across Illinois, state and local governments may see a decrease in revenue…
Colorado visa proposals highlight exploitation, wage theft
Over the years, states across the country have sought to address worker shortages by utilizing nonimmigrant visas to recruit foreign…
Lawler, Jeffries spar publicly over government shutdown
Two of New York's top congressional lawmakers are publicly sparring over the federal government shutdown, with Congress still deadlocked on…
Consumer Watchdog says no legal support for president’s tariff power
A nonprofit group told the nation's highest court that even if a 1977 law that doesn't mention tariffs gives the…
Biden deal with activists limits Trump’s ability to arrest illegal immigrants
A Biden-appointed federal judge has agreed to extend an agreement negotiated between immigrant rights advocates and the administration of former…
Orlando court hearing delayed for Palisades Fire suspect
The court hearing for the Florida man charged with starting the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive blazes in…
WATCH: US DHS looking to buy more property in Chicago for Trump law enforcement efforts
(The Center Square) – The federal government is looking into buying more property in Chicago to continue conducting federal law…
Government shutdown continues, crippling IRS tax services
Nine days into the government shutdown, Congress once again failed to re-open the federal government on Thursday. …
Hundreds of National Guard activated in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Hundreds of National Guard soldiers are activated in Illinois for the next two months to assist…
Illinois quick hits: Texas Guard arrives in Broadview; former governors join case against Trump
Texas Guard arrives in Broadview …
Officials, police criticize Chicago ICE stand-down; CPD says officers responded
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers and police are outraged after reports that Chicago officers were ordered to stand down…
WATCH: Pritzker tells Trump ‘come and get me;’ SCOTUS hears ballot counting case
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction…