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Senate, House leaders briefed ahead of Iran strikes
The Gang of Eight was briefed ahead of the U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. In a social media post Saturday morning, the Louisiana Republican said the eight members of Congress were briefed in detail earlier in the
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Physicians assistants leave for Iowa due to licensing wait times in Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation leaders discussed audit findings with members of the Legislative Audit Commission at the Illinois Capitol last week.
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'Breaking Up is Hard to Do' singer Neil Sedaka dies at the age of 86
Sedaka, who had nine Top 10 hits during his long career, was reportedly taken to the hospital Friday morning, but no details surrounding the cause of his death has been released so far.
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New York City lost nearly 5,000 businesses last year
Employers closed their doors or left for other low-tax states.
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Wisconsin now expected to have $2.3B surplus at end of current budget
Both Republicans and Democrats took credit for the surplus.
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Moore outlines priorities as Maryland faces budget shortfall
Those budget pressures form the backdrop for Moore’s early agenda, which includes proposals focused on housing, public safety, education, public health, and economic development.
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Madison clerk, city argue absentee voting is privilege, not constitutional right
(The Center Square) - A bipartisan election integrity group is warning that the city of Madison’s argument for not counting nearly 200 absentee ballots in the 2024 presidential election could set a dangerous precedent in the state. Law Forward filed a class action
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Watchdog group wants records on Minnesota child care assistance program
On Jan. 13, Empower Oversight filed a request under the Minnesota Data Practices Act for their records regarding CCAP oversight and enforcement activities.
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ICE hiring ban bill reignites SAFE-T Act fight at Illinois Capitol
Bill would bar former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from working in state and local law enforcement in Illinois
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NY Gov Hochul touts $4.5B statewide 'universal' child care plan
Her new initiative comes as the Trump administration moves to freeze $3 billion in federal child care dollars slated for New York in response to concerns about fraud in public benefits programs.
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‘Millionaire’s tax’ would make Seattle’s top income tax rate highest in the nation
Washington state’s percolating “millionaire’s tax” would result in a top marginal rate of more than 18% for high-income earners in Seattle, based on the combined effects of several state and local layers. During his State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Bob
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SCOTUS to consider if federal election laws keeps states from accepting ballots after Election Day
The Supreme Court ruled this week that an Illinois congressman had the right to sue the state over ballot counting after Election Day. The court’s decision brought praise from election integrity advocates.
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Bankers resist Trump's plan to reduce swipe fees, cap interest rates, call it 'misguided'
The American Bankers Association and other credit card issuers called the measure "misguided" and a "surefire way to make life less affordable for Americans."