(The Center Square) – Electric vehicle battery maker Gotion announced a year ago that it would transform a vacant Manteno, Illinois, Kmart distribution center into a $2 billion factory. Manteno residents sued the village and Gotion, arguing the plant will use toxic chemicals that are not allowed under local zoning provisions. Representing the citizens is […]
(The Center Square) – An expiring state law protects utility customers from rising bills, winter shut-offs and unaffordable reconnection fees. House lawmakers took a big step on Wednesday, passing legislation to reauthorize an expanded version of the law for another decade, but not without disagreement over the long-range impact. Prime sponsor Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Ambridge, […]
The Supreme Court returns to session on Oct. 7 with a docket that includes cases on transgender rights, gun control, pornography regulations, and flavored vaping, promising to be yet another blockbuster term. One of the most significant cases the nine justices will examine is the legality of state bans on medical treatments for transgender children. […]
One of the more eye-catching moments in the vice presidential debate was when Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) called on the Republican Party to “be pro-family in the fullest sense of the word.” “I want us to support fertility treatments. I want us to make it easier for moms to afford to have babies,” Vance said. […]
Republican Nick Begich is making another attempt at Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D-AK) Alaska House seat but this time without the GOP infighting that helped her cruise to victory in last cycle’s race. Begich, the conservative grandson of a famous Democratic family, ran for Alaska’s sole House seat in the 2022 special and general elections. However, the […]
Gas prices continue to fall across the country as the national average for regular gas decreased to $3.19 per gallon on Thursday, according to AAA. This is the lowest average cost for a gallon of regular gas since Jan. 2024, when it was $3.075. Other than slight increases at the pumps a week ago, gas […]
A progressive watchdog group shaping Senate Democratic-led proposals targeting the private equity industry fills its war chest with millions of dollars from donors who get rich off lucrative investment funds, documents show. Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a group based in Chicago, has established itself as one of the top outside allies of Sen. Elizabeth Warren […]
YORK, Pennsylvania — With Gov. Tim Walz‘s (D-MN) wobbly performance during his one and only debate and former President Donald Trump regaining ground in Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris could come to regret not choosing Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) to be her running mate. The Harris campaign is adamant Walz won his debate against Sen. J.D. […]
One year after the dramatic ouster of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, lingering doubts over the dysfunction and chaos that engulfed the party have hurt fundraising and the question remains if House Republicans have done enough to hold onto power. Since little-known Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) rose to the top, House Republicans have been able […]
Violence in the Middle East continued on Thursday morning as Iranian-backed Houthis claimed credit for a series of drone attacks against Israel. In a statement released on the social media messaging platform Telegram, the Houthis announced they launched a “military operation targeting a vital target” in Tel Aviv. “In continuation of the victory for the […]
