(The Center Square) – A plan to launch Illinois’ first overdose prevention site is facing pushback from critics who say it could encourage drug use and increase crime. Supporters argue it would save lives. House Bill 2929 was advanced by the Mental Health and Addiction committee but hasn’t been called to the floor. State Rep. […]
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would remove cannabis odor as the sole probable cause for police officers to search a car. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, would still require that cannabis be stored in a secure, sealed, or re-sealable container. “I want to be very […]
(The Center Square) – Inflation in the Denver metro area has outpaced the national average in recent months, according to new data. In February and March, prices in the area were up 0.22%, compared to 0.17% nationally, recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. “This has inverted the annual trend of national price growth outpacing […]
(The Center Square) – It once again looks like the race for Congress in western Wisconsin will be crowded. Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge filed the paperwork to run against current Congressman Derrick Van Orden. “It just seems like our current representative isn’t really listening or aware of the magnitude of the issues,” […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) suggested a key factor could lead to the United States emerging as the victor in its tariff feud with China, as the latter country was not included in the 90-day tariff delay granted by President Donald Trump last week. Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting with “friendly socialist neighbors” in Vietnam […]
Now that President Donald Trump has hired away all the Fox News Channel talent he wants, it appears that he’s turning to another cable giant for his news and entertainment. At least three times in the past week, Trump has cited C-SPAN as his channel of choice. He’s brought it up so often that one […]
Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) were the subjects of new ads from Senate Democrats on Tuesday over the Trump administration’s staff cuts to the Social Security Administration. The duo is up for reelection next year in some of the most competitive Republican-held states, which Democrats hope to flip as the party defends […]
Florida became the first state to enshrine the “Gulf of America” into law after President Donald Trump proclaimed the new name for the body of water via executive order in January. Trump changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America shortly after taking office. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed legislation into law Monday […]
The White House is making clear that it holds both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responsible for the invasion of Ukraine. President Donald Trump complained on Monday during a White House press conference with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele that Zelensky helped “start” the conflict and is “always looking to purchase missiles.” […]
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley downplayed concerns that President Donald Trump‘s legislative actions could dent his support ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, suggesting he is still “dramatically” more popular than the Democratic Party. Whatley said the Democratic Party is “rudderless” ahead of former President Joe Biden‘s first speech on Tuesday since leaving the […]
