1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (578+ words) (The Center Square)" Phasing out of Tennessee's free diaper program for low-income families to fund $137 million for the state's hospital buyback program, and also using a new tax on wire transfers are part of an amendment agreed to by a…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (390+ words) (The Center Square) "One of Wisconsin's Republican congressmen says it could be a "frustrating" return to Capitol Hill this week. Congress is back after a two-week break, and Rep. Bryan Steil said there is a lot on the to-do list....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (580+ words) (The Center Square) " The economic fallout of the U. S. conflict in Iran will be temporary, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Wednesday. Hassett touted the Trump administration's policies to reduce prices for items like eggs and said the economy…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (681+ words) (The Center Square) "Lawmakers and auditors called on the federal government to implement legislation preventing fraud in programs run by the state. The U. S. House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on Wednesday to examine fraud in federally funded…...

1+ day, 7+ min ago  (377+ words) (The Center Square) " State law may soon restrict local governments from clearing homeless encampments from parks and other public spaces. State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, explained his proposal to the Illinois House Housing Committee on Wednesday. "What we are trying…...

22+ hour, 15+ min ago  (762+ words) From Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, references an investigation by The Center Square. (The Center Square) -- State lawmakers expressed public, bipartisan concern again Wednesday over an Illinois commission's efforts to increase access to state contract money for…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (9+ words) Redistricting vote nears as ballots top 1 M'The Center Square...

1+ day, 34+ min ago  (474+ words) (The Center Square) "Two more members of Congress may be forced to resign next week or face votes for their expulsion, U. S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, says. She, U. S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, and others have called for the expulsion of…...

20+ hour, 52+ min ago  (458+ words) (The Center Square) " Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a measure prohibiting public schools from using taxpayer-funded resources to support teachers" unions, a move supporters say restores government neutrality while critics argue it limits educators" ability to organize....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (485+ words) A personal perspective is adding to the broader debate surrounding gender-related healthcare, expectations, and mental health support. (The Center Square) - A woman at the center of the detransition movement is waiting to find out if a North Carolina appeals court…...