Bill to let felons vote from prison draws criticism from Republicans
(The Center Square) – Some Democrats and electoral rights groups want progress on legislation in Springfield that would give people…
Supreme Court yet to decide high profile cases
Birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in female sports and federal firing powers are among more than two dozen cases yet to…
Government spending on seniors’ benefits soon to make up majority of federal budget
More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and…
Illinois Dems seek to expand post-release convict support, housing
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers in Springfield are pushing to pass legislation to provide people recently released from prison with…
$580B federal highway bill clears committee; includes rail safety, EV fees
A long-awaited bill spending $580 billion on American highways and transportation infrastructure is on track to hit the U.S. House…
Tennessee smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia dismissed
A federal judge dismissed Tennessee charges against a man who, at one time, was at the center of the immigration…
NASA reorganizes to accelerate Moon Base, lunar programs
NASA announced a reorganization of the agency Friday, restructuring key mission directorates to accelerate its lunar exploration program even as…
Gabbard announces resignation, cites personal reasons
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation Friday afternoon, citing personal reasons. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Community College reimbursement bill passed
(The Center Square) – A bill expanding state taxpayer-funded tuition assistance for students in community college is headed to Gov.…
Powell out, Warsh in as new chair of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh, an economist and former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is now chair of the central…
Nessel pushes back as Trump administration extends order keeping coal plant open
The Trump administration has again extended its emergency order keeping a west Michigan coal plant operating. …
Bipartisan praise for federal charges in Minnesota fraud cases
Minnesota officials are applauding after federal prosecutors announced sweeping fraud charges against 15 people accused of stealing more than $90…