From the States
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Pritzker prepares to testify before US House committee on Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies
Pritzker is taking part in a hearing before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on June 12, alongside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Group at the center of initial anti-ICE protests funded by California, federal government
The federal funding was terminated by the Trump administration, but the State of California provides extensive funding for immigration services.
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DeSantis offers plan to eliminate property taxes for poor, rural Florida counties
His estimate of how much this would cost Florida taxpayers would be about $300 million per year, a drop in the bucket of the nearly $50 billion in general fund spending.
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NYC Mayor Adams adopts Holocaust group’s definition of antisemitism
“Antisemitism is a vile disease that’s been spreading across our nation and our city," Adams said in remarks Sunday at the Tribeca Synagogue in Lower Manhattan standing alongside Dr. Phil McGraw.
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Lawsuit from professor called racist for saying ‘mob’ moves forward
A Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) release stated that “professor Jack Lipton scored a victory for free speech last week after a federal court allowed his lawsuit to move forward against two Michigan State University trustees who he claims not only urged students to call him racist, but told them how to phrase it.”
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Court to reconvene ahead of ex-Illinois House speaker’s sentencing
U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey is expected to consider post-trial motions when he meets with prosecutors and defense attorneys Monday afternoon at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago.
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Blue State Blues: Illinois places last in nation for economic health, study finds
Wallethub study used three economic categories including economic activity, economic health and innovation potential.
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ICE agents face 413% increase in assaults while carrying out arrests
ICE acting director demands that politicians “stop putting my people in danger” with rhetoric to rile up activists.“These are real people with real families you’re hurting with your ridiculous rhetoric and inflammatory comments..."
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Gov Newsom and Calif GOP leaders debate funding to strengthen sentences for repeat offenders
Republicans such as Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher argue the state can afford to help the counties meet the voters’ mandate and should do so. They note Proposition 36 costs are a small portion of the state’s budget.
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Newsom warns Trump his state could withhold federal taxes as president mulls reducing funding for CA
"Californians pay the bills for the federal government," Newsom posted to X. "We pay over $80 BILLION more in taxes than we get back. Maybe it’s time to cut that off."
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FL Gov DeSantis signs 3 veteran-related bills on D-Day anniversary
"On D-Day and every day, Florida honors those who served our country in uniform," DeSantis said during a news conference. "I was proud to support three bills today to further our commitment to veterans.
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Louisiana Gov Landry signs into law bills concerning torts, criminal justice
Landry has signed several bills into law pertaining to the criminal justice system and tort structure, law enforcement benefits and economic development.
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'Farmland Protection Act' limiting foreign-owned land moves forward in Wisconsin
Bill would the limit amount of agricultural land a foreigner could own to 50 acres.