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IL lawmakers push discount drug legislation to prevent restricted access

Monday, February 2 by The Center Square

Illinois lawmakers are pushing an amendment to ban restrictions or interference with a federal discount drug program. Speaking at a rally in Chicago on Sunday, state Rep. Anna Moeller,... Read More.

Trump says worldwide tariffs aren’t taxes on U.S. consumers

Monday, February 2 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump continues to defend his use of tariffs worldwide as businesses await a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the president's tariff authority. Trump has been urging the... Read More.

Epstein files name prominent figures; highlight possible redaction errors

Monday, February 2 by The Center Square

Attorneys representing Jeffrey Epstein's victims are calling on the Department of Justice to take down its website with documents related to the convicted sex offender. President Donald Trump, Bill... Read More.

Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate ends year at record high levels

Monday, February 2 by The Center Square

Wirepoints Executive Editor Mark Glennon warns Chicago's dwindling business community could be riding into high-gear after 2025 ended with record-high downtown office vacancy rates. As vacancies climbed to 28.2%,... Read More.

U.S. power grid holds up in cold as watchdog issues warning

Monday, February 2 by The Center Square

The electric grid powering much of the U.S. through a harsh stretch of winter has largely held up, but there is an increasing risk of supply shortfalls, an industry watchdog said on Thursday. ... Read More.

Medi-Cal spends $608M monthly on cooking, cleaning home services, even for illegal immigrants

Monday, February 2 by The Center Square

Medi-Cal is paying an estimated $608 million per month for cooking, shopping, cleaning, and laundry services for elderly and disabled low-income California residents - including illegal immigrants - at their homes and mostly paid to their relatives, state records show. ... Read More.

Everyday Economics: The economy expands, but massive transformation masks weakness

Sunday, February 1 by The Center Square

The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model is tracking 4.2% real GDP growth in Q4 2025 - a number that screams "strong economy," powered in part by an AI investment boom and the spending power of wealthier households. ... Read More.

Nationwide redistricting efforts could impact control of Congress

Sunday, February 1 by The Center Square

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, state legislatures have grappled with fierce mid-decade redistricting efforts in an attempt to give an advantage to their political party. Based on current map projections, Republicans could flip three more seats than Democrats. Republicans currently have a slim... Read More.

Marijuana, abortion, noncitizen voting on ballots in 2026

Sunday, February 1 by The Center Square

Alongside a battle for control of Congress, voters in states across the country will take up ballot initiatives to decide key issues. Citizenship requirements for voting, abortion, marijuana and psychedelic drug measures are among the issues to be considered across multiple states. ... Read More.

IL lawmakers push discount drug legislation to prevent restricted access

Trump says worldwide tariffs aren’t taxes on U.S. consumers

Epstein files name prominent figures; highlight possible redaction errors

Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate ends year at record high levels

U.S. power grid holds up in cold as watchdog issues warning

Medi-Cal spends $608M monthly on cooking, cleaning home services, even for illegal immigrants

Everyday Economics: The economy expands, but massive transformation masks weakness

Nationwide redistricting efforts could impact control of Congress

Marijuana, abortion, noncitizen voting on ballots in 2026

WATCH: Supreme Court case could add to $10.8B midterm spending projection

Senate GOP fails to halt welfare funding for non-citizens

Senate passes funding deal, sends to House for final approval

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