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Arizona Democratic headquarters fire investigated as arson, officials say
Fire investigators stand outside the Arizona Democratic Party headquarters Friday, July 24, 2020, in Phoenix. Fire investigators are looking into…
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Colorado GOP lawmakers ask governor for special session on education, propose ‘direct education support package’
A school sign shows a message as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps over Colorado and the country outside Littleton High School…
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Milwaukee leaders resist federal help despite violent 12 hours on Monday
TFoxFoto | Shutterstock.com By Benjamin Yount (The Center Square) – One day after eight people were wounded in seven separate…
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Illinois’ mail-in ballot applications being sent to all recent voters this week
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – Enhanced mail-in voting was approved by state lawmakers as a way to increase…
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Madigan faces mounting pressure to step down
Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, listens to debate on SB 264, the state budget for the new…
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Birx recommends masks statewide in Tennessee
Dr. Deborah Birx, a top advisor of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, speaks at the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency…
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Ten COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Tennessee legislature
The House of Representatives chamber in the Tennessee State Capitol. Nagel Photography / Shutterstock.com By Vivian Jones (The Center Square)…
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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu presses Congress to send aid for state, local budgets
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu speaks to reporters Sept. 24, 2019, about the state budget in Concord, N.H. Holly…
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Lawmakers unveil proposal to reform Ohio’s campaign finance laws after House speaker’s arrest
Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder leaves the Federal Courthouse after he was arrested in a $60 million federal bribery probe…
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Federal aid package could allow Illinois cities flexibility to use already released COVID-19 resources for lost revenue
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill., wears a mask that reads “Heroes Act Now” as he appears at a news conference…
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COVID-19 expenses cost North Carolina $300M during initial months of pandemic
A worker wears protective gear while disposing of trash at PruittHealth Carolina Point in Orange County near Durham, N.C., on…
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New York Gov. Cuomo pleads with Congress to pass new round of coronavirus relief
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks July 24, 2020, during a news conference in the Red Room at the State Capitol…
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New York Republicans say Democrats impeding work of redistricting commission
New York state Sen. Rob Ortt speaks against legislation granting undocumented Immigrant driver’s licenses during a Senate session at the…
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New analysis grades Tennessee lawmakers on responsible use of taxpayer dollars
Tennessee state Rep. Michael Curcio, R-Dickson (right) Mark Humphrey / AP By Vivian Jones (The Center Square) – The grades…
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Florida’s import drug plan gets nod from Trump in orders addressing prescription costs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) joins President Donald Trump at an event Friday, July 24, 2020, to sign executive orders on…
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University of Wisconsin president says system has seen enough budget cuts
The University of Wisconsin System is going on the record as opposing federal rules that would send international students home…
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After ComEd-Madigan patronage scandal, Illinois Republicans demand special session
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – Illinois House Republicans are calling out Democrats for not doing more to bring…
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Former Pennsylvania congressman, House leader launch voter education campaign
Shutterstock.com By Christen Smith (The Center Square) – A former Pennsylvania congressman and one-time leader of the state House of Representatives…
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Cooper: General Assembly should re-examine state’s unemployment benefit system
People gather near the North Carolina Legislative Building on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, to protest stay-at-home orders in place at…
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Lawmakers reconsider ComEd legislation after patronage scandal
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, talks with Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, on May…
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Bipartisan calls for Illinois legislators to distance from Madigan’s political money amid patronage scandal
IGPA.UIllinois.edu, BlueRoomStream, Greg Bishop / The Center Square University of Illinois Springfield professor Kent Redfield, state Rep. Grant Wehrli, R-Naperville,…
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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Friday, July 24, 2020
The dome of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo The Center Square Bipartisan calls for Illinois legislators…
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Louisiana utility regulators will face election challengers; election qualifying ends Friday
Shutterstock photo By David Jacobs (The Center Square) – A familiar name from a well-known Louisiana family is making a…
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Republican senators sponsor bill to pay Lebanon County
A message is printed on bales near a farm is in Lebanon, Pa., Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Matt Rourke /…
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DeWine, lawmakers call for repeal of nuclear bailout bill at center of corruption charges
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine addresses a news conference March 4, 2020. Photo courtesy of Gov. Mike DeWine’s website By Todd…
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Maine Speaker Gideon accused of violating election law in appearance at polling location
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon (left) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. By Kyla Ashbury (The Center Square) – During the…
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Florida’s GOP leaders, Jacksonville planners praise Trump’s convention cancellation
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference Thursday, July 23, 2020, at the White House in Washington. Evan Vucci…
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Legislative committee appointed to review emergency executive powers in Tennessee
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville Mark Humphrey / AP By Vivian Jones (The Center Square) – A legislative study…
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‘We’re not going to be the mask police’: Colorado counties have mixed responses to statewide mandate
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, right, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis listen during an announcement that the City and County of…
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