Politics
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Support for recreational cannabis in Arizona polled at more than 60 percent
In this Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, photo, cannabis flowers hang in a drying room at Revolution Global’s cannabis cultivation center…
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Report indicates 150 federal officers to deploy in Chicago this week
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – City officials reported 63 shootings and 12 murders in Chicago this weekend and…
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Pritzker not planning to call special session on ethics reform despite allegations against Madigan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference Monday in Peoria. Courtesy of the State of Illinois By Kevin Bessler…
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New party, independent candidates, Kanye West file for November ballot access
Kanye West answers questions during a November, 2019 service at Lakewood Church in Houston. (AP Foto/Michael Wyke, Archivo) Michael Wyke…
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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The dome of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo The Center Square COVID-19 cases increase in Metro…
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High school football still uncertain in Illinois for this fall
Maine South’s Nick Longs (4) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the IHSA Class…
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Wisconsin Republicans, Democrats agree to work on secure absentee voting
By Benjamin Yount (The Center Square) – A new group of former Republican office holders in Wisconsin is teaming up with…
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Louisiana Gov. Edwards and AG Landry trade shots over COVID-19 mandates
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses the media following a meeting of the state’s Unified Command Group. To his left…
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Minnesota Legislature passes police reform, House Republicans sink bonding bill
Gov. Tim Walz gives a press conference on May 5 about the state’s response to COVID-19. Gov. Walz’ Youtube page…
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Cuomo travels to Savannah, Ga., to offer advice on fighting COVID-19
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo boards a plane July 20, 2020, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for…
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Georgia Democrats select party chair, state senator to replace Lewis on November ballot
Georgia state Sen. Nikema Williams, D- Atlanta John Bazemore / AP (The Center Square) – The Democratic Party of Georgia selected its…
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Virginia lawmakers to prioritize police reform in special session
Law enforcement officials respond to reports of a shooting at Ballston Quarter mall in Arlington, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 14,…
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Nearly a dozen commonwealth attorneys support Virginia Senate Dems on police reform
The Virginia state flag flies. railway fx / Shutterstock.com By Tyler Arnold (The Center Square) – Policing reform will be…
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North Carolina teachers’ unions demand support for undocumented immigrants, more funding to reopen schools
The North Carolina state flag flies. railway fx / Shuttertock.com By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – Two North Carolina teachers’…
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Florida economists cite COVID-19 in shaving projected population growth
A sign welcomes visitors to Florida. Katherine Welles / Shutterstock.com By John Haughey (The Center Square) – The subprime mortgage…
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Quick hits: Ohio news in brief for Monday, July 20
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, takes off a mask during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on “COVID-19/Unemployment Insurance” on Capitol…
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Reports: Ohio Speaker Larry Householder arrested as part of $60 million public corruption case
Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder. Image courtesy of the Ohio House of Representatives (The Center Square) – Authorities arrested Ohio…
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Applications open Tuesday for $1.25 million in COVID-10 aid for small farms
Farmer Randy Miller is shown with his soybeans, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at his farm in Lacona, Iowa. AP Photo/Julie…
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Wolf says transparency bill jeopardizes private information, doubles down on veto
Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media during a news conference in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania on July 16, 2020. Commonwealth Media…
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Louisiana rental assistance program paused due to overwhelming demand
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in downtown Washington, D.C. Mark Van Scyoc | Shutterstock.com By David Jacobs…
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Illinois lawmakers call for Madigan to resign
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin R-Western Springs John O’Connor By Cole Lauterbach (The Center Square) – In light of…
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Study: Illinoisans third most in need of loans during pandemic
Shutterstock photo By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – With the unemployment rate hovering over 14 percent in Illinois during…
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Op-Ed: With feds circling Madigan, Illinoisans will vote on his power
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan talks at a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. Image courtesy of BlueRoomStream Illinoisans watched a…
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Legislators rage after Wolf makes good on promise to withhold disaster aid from Lebanon County
A person wearing a protective face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus walks by a closed storefront in Lebanon,…
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Pennsylvania Senate passes probation reform bill
Pennsylvania state Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, addresses a news conference on probation and parole reform Jan. 28, 2019, in Harrisburg.…
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Former Pennsylvania governors of both parties rally behind Wolf
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge testifies April 8, 2019, before the Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs Committee. Image courtesy of the…
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Pennsylvania government transparency bill facing certain veto
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks to reporters at a news conference on July 15, 2020 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Media…
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Whitmer clarifies mask order, optional at polling places
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encourages Michiganders to mask up on July 15 to prevent the state’s return to phase three. Image…
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Couple sues Whitmer, Nessel over 100-person wedding restrictions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encourages Michiganders to mask up on July 15 to prevent the state’s return to phase three. Image…
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