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U.S. House passes national voter ID bill, sends to Senate
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday night that would implement comprehensive election security reforms nationwide, sending it over to the Senate for approval.
Fed Cuts Rates by Half a Percentage Point, Cites 'greater Confidence' on Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half of a percentage point on Wednesday, kicking off what is expected to be a steady easing of monetary policy with a larger-than-usual reduction in borrowing costs that followed growing unease about the health of the job market.
Election 2024: Murry looks to unseat incumbent Thompson on appeals court
(The Center Square) – Arguments about political bias fill the race for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 12, as Republican Tom Murry faces off against incumbent Democrat Carolyn
Maryland's Rep. Andy Harris tapped as chair of House Freedom Caucus
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House Freedom Caucus chose Maryland Rep. Andy Harris as chairman following the resignation of outgoing Virginia Rep. Bob Good.
Florida prepaid college tuition program providing refunds to parents
(The Center Square) – Florida's prepaid college tuition plan is generating enough revenue to provide refunds to parents in part because of strong earnings on the plan's investments and low
Department of Justice files $100M lawsuit for Baltimore bridge collapse
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit in Maryland against the owners of the cargo ship Dali that caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis
Georgia poll shows Republican unity; candidates statistically tied
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump remains statistically tied with Vice President Kamala Harris in only the second Georgia poll since last Tuesday’s presidential debate.
Poll: Trump leads slightly; social security important among Wisconsin's older voters
(The Center Square) – A new poll from Wisconsin shows voters ages 50 and older are split over the two presidential candidates, but overall give former President Donald Trump a
Sen. Cruz: Hate 'manifesting right here' during hearing on campus antisemitism
(The Center Square) – At a Senate Judiciary hearing on “the tide of hate crimes in America,” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, blasted pro-Hamas rioters and Democrats for allowing antisemitism
Hochul urged to move ahead with congestion pricing
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is being pressured to come up with a new plan to implement congestion pricing in New York City after she indefinitely
Amazon Raises Pay of US Hourly Workers in Fulfillment, Transport Ops
Amazon.com is raising the pay of its fulfillment and transportation staff in the United States by at least $1.50 an hour and handing out free Prime memberships as benefits, it said on Wednesday.
Wisconsin pro sports franchises benefit from public arena funding in valuations
(The Center Square) – The Green Bay Packers rank 10th, the Milwaukee Brewers rank 19th and the Milwaukee Bucks rank 20th in franchise value, according to Forbes.
Report of Explosives Found Near Trump Rally False, Police Say
(The Center Square) – The Nassua County Police Department debunked in a statement Wednesday morning initial media reports that explosives were found at a Trump rally.
LaRose Confirms Suspicious Package Sent to His Office
(The Center Square) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose confirmed Wednesday morning his office was among 15 nationwide to receive a suspicious package containing a powdery substance.
State officials warn drivers about GeauxPass scam
(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s statewide toll system GeauxPass is warning residents about a recent smishing scam. Scammers are sending fraudulent text messages that impersonate tolling agencies, falsely claiming that
Legislators tout work to restore trust in higher ed
(The Center Square) — For higher education in Pennsylvania, legislators say they’ve made progress in recent years, but lowering costs and improving access remain high priorities.
Trump resumes campaigning after apparent assassination attempt
Florida opens separate investigation, with governor casting doubt on the federal probe
California Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Entertainers From AI
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law on Tuesday that aim to help actors and performers protect their digital replicas in audio and visual productions from artificial intelligence, the governor's office said.
Campus tensions linger after pro-Palestinian org disrupts UW Board of Regents meeting
(The Center Square) – University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce issued a lengthy blog post on Tuesday in response to last week’s disruptive protest that abruptly ended a Board
Lack of citizenship docs might keep many from voting in AZ state and local races
(The Center Square) – Nearly 100,000 voters who haven’t submitted citizenship documents might be prevented from participating in Arizona’s state and local elections.
New Quantum Tech Park in Arvada gets $63 million in taxpayer support
(The Center Square) - Quantum Tech Park in Arvada, Colorado, is receiving $63 million in government support.