Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced a bill to dissolve the Department of Education on Thursday, bringing President-elect Donald Trump‘s campaign promise to life. The bill, “Returning Education to Our States Act,” would divide the DOE’s responsibilities and hand them off to other departments while still leaving primary decision-making to state and local education departments. “One […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may have a heavyweight challenge on her hands as Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) hits the road to “embark on a listening tour and find out about the needs of New York state.” Torres said on Wednesday that the Empire State has a “leadership crisis,” and while he has made “no […]
(The Center Square) – The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course on Thursday and won’t be spending money to repair the Tampa Bay Rays’ existing stadium after approving it only two hours before. The council also voted to delay a vote on bonds to finance a new home for the team, a deal that team […]
(The Center Square) – Five out of seven statewide ballot propositions were approved in Nevada. Three of those will be passed into law. Two propositions will be moving on to the 2026 election – citizen-led initiatives must be passed in two consecutive even-year elections. Here’s what they are and what they mean for Nevadans: Revising […]
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has threatened to issue a subpoena when he becomes chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations if three federal health agencies continue to withhold data on the adverse health effects wrought by the COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter addressed to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and […]
(The Center Square) – The Canadian government’s ongoing plan to permanently store 50,000 tons of highly radioactive nuclear waste in the Great Lakes basin near Ontario has sparked bipartisan opposition from lawmakers in Michigan and other Midwest states. Led by U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and U.S. Reps. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., and John James, R-Mich., 15 […]
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate voted to phase out the subminimum wage for workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Dignity in Pay Act eliminates the federal waiver that allows companies to pay disabled adults subminimum wage. Supporters said it is wrong for some workers to be paid as low as 50 cents per hour. “To provide […]
(The Center Square) – Former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis, now a cooperating witness for the federal government, has started testifying at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. Government attorney Diane MacArthur called Solis to the witness stand shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday. The 75-year-old Solis said that he […]
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, a Republican, has announced he is running in the race for governor in 2026, becoming the first member of either major party to announce his candidacy. “Today, I filed paperwork to run for Governor in 2026. As a proven conservative, building on the legacy of Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal and […]
President Joe Biden‘s time in office is coming to a close, but questions remain if he’ll keep to the presidential tradition of holding an exit press conference. Biden, who turned 82 on Wednesday, has significantly lagged his immediate predecessors when it comes to interactions with the press. TRUMP CABINET PICKS: WHO’S BEEN TAPPED TO SERVE IN […]
