Top officials in the Israeli government will meet on Saturday to discuss their latest ceasefire effort with U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas. Hamas delivered its response to a ceasefire framework on Friday night, which was “characterized as being positive.” It added that the group is prepared to start talks to put a ceasefire into effect. The […]

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s new budget includes $5 million that will re-start the state’s film tax credits and create a state film office as part of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Advocates, including Gov. Tony Evers, have pushed the tax credits as a way to have more movies and television shows film in the […]

(The Center Square) – As foreign espionage threats continue in the U.S. and in Texas, a new bill becomes law Sept. 1 that prohibits foreign ownership of Texas land. SB 17, filed by state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, passed the Texas legislature with bipartisan support and was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.  The […]

(The Center Square) – As of Tuesday, a slew of new and increased charges, taxes and fees went into effect in Washington state. This year’s legislative session saw lawmakers approve a tax increase package projected to generate approximately $9.4 billion in revenue over the next four years. This package, consisting of five tax bills, was passed […]