Senator says disability service workers’ raise falls short
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator says wages for direct support professionals who provide services for people with…
Illinois Quick Hits: Cyber attack shuts down Evanston High School
(The Center Square) – Evanston Township High School officials say they are cooperating with the FBI after a ransomware attack…
DC schools use sex ed curriculum that avoids using ‘male,’ ‘female,’ promotes abortion
An education defense group is exposing what it says is the District of Columbia Public Schools “extreme” and “inappropriate” sexual…
U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Biden administration energy ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday slapped down a decision from the Biden administration that regulated efficiency standards for furnaces…
Trump calls on Iran, Israel to ‘stop shooting,’ return to talks
The ceasefire and a potential Iranian deal could be in shambles as Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks early Monday. …
Everyday Economics: A stable labor market is not enough
The May jobs report offered a measure of reassurance: the labor market is stable. Employers are still adding jobs, layoffs…
Fishermen advocate begins campaign against offshore wind, ‘industrializing’ of the ocean
(The Center Square ) – The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association began a campaign to bring attention to what it…
Sorensen drug-pricing bill draws criticism from former FDA official
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, is backing legislation he says would lower prescription drug costs by…
Supporters, critics clash over future of taxpayer funding for Rx Kids
Michigan lawmakers remain divided over the future of the state's Rx Kids program as House Republicans continue scrutinizing the initiative. …
U.S. Senate race headlines Maine primaries as voters head to polls Tuesday
Voters in Maine will head to the polls Tuesday in high profile primary races that could help determine control of…
Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged in two congressional hearings this week to cut the federal deficit to 3% of…
Constables hope to find missing children in immigration search effort
After months of Congress stalling on funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and administrative changes, Pennsylvania state constables who’ve…