House Farm Bill includes new seafood office, shrimp trade study
The 2026 Farm Bill passed by the U.S. House includes new seafood provisions aimed at giving commercial fishermen and shrimpers…
Arizona congressman seeks to protect sex abuse victims
An Arizona congressman is attempting to bring a state law that protects victims from their abusers to the federal level. …
Trump threatens 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks
President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25%, accusing the EU of violating…
Trump ends tariffs on Scotch whisky after King Charles visit
President Donald Trump said he will remove the 10% tariff on Scotch whisky imports and lift restrictions on the barrel…
Civil rights complaints filed over race-based healthcare scholarships
A nonprofit advocacy group has filed federal civil rights complaints against two healthcare systems, alleging their scholarship programs unlawfully exclude…
Candidates clamor for Carter’s open seat
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter's decision to run for U.S. Senate has attracted 14 candidates for his 1st Congressional District post. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Civic federation funds ‘persistent structural imbalance’ in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new Civic Federation report has identified a persistent structural imbalance in the Illinois budget, with…
U.S. House OKs Fetterman bill allowing SNAP to cover hot rotisserie chicken
A bill that would allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to buy hot rotisserie chicken is…
Gas hits $6 a gallon in California; Southwest see increases
California Thursday officially exceeded an average gas price of $6 a gallon for the first time since the start of…
Teacher unions spent over $1B on political causes since 2015
National teachers unions have spent over $1 billion on political activity and advocacy since 2015, according to a new report…
Illinoisans may soon need registration, title, license to use e-bikes, scooters
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans may soon be required to register their e-bikes, motorized scooters and other various modes of…
Pritzker’s commission report pushes for local investigations of federal ‘brutality’
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Illinois Accountability Commission has released its report on alleged abuses by federal immigration…