Op-Ed: Those who once shunned Trump welcome him back

By By William Haupt III | The Center Square contributor - January 27, 2025 at 06:18AM

"It's one thing to shoot yourself in the foot. Just don't reload the gun." - Lindsey Graham

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Everyday Economics: Could Treasury yields and mortgage rates end the week higher?

By By Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square contributor - January 27, 2025 at 12:59AM

(The Center Square) – A higher-for-longer interest rate environment has the U.S. economy stuck in place, with existing home sales in 2024 falling to their lowest level since 1995. While higher borrowing costs have moderated demand from the pandemic housing…

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Not all are full steam ahead with Lumbees getting federal recognition

By By Alan Wooten | The Center Square - January 26, 2025 at 08:01AM

(The Center Square) – Federal recognition for the nation’s ninth largest Native American tribe has gotten a nod from second-term Republican President Donald Trump and other members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation.

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Op-Ed: Here come the Idaho tax cut bills

By By Jason Mercier | Mountain States Policy Center - January 25, 2025 at 11:00AM

Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle announced that a series of tax cut bills would be coming soon. The first bill is to reduce the income tax (HB 40) and in the coming days, there will be proposals to reduce the…

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Trump International Airport proposed, renaming Dulles

By By Alan Wooten | The Center Square - January 24, 2025 at 08:37AM

(The Center Square) – Changing the name to Donald J. Trump International Airport from Dulles International Airport has been proposed by a freshman congressman from North Carolina.

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Report: GenAI tools challenge higher ed integrity, preparedness

By By Alan Wooten | The Center Square - January 23, 2025 at 01:01AM

(The Center Square) – Artificial intelligence causes a significant change of direction for higher education institutions, its leaders, faculty and students, a new survey says.

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Everyday Economics: As new administration enters, economic risks and policy uncertainty

By By Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square contributor - January 20, 2025 at 06:15AM

(The Center Square) – This week begins with the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, marking the start of a new administration with significant economic and policy implications.

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Positive change, concerns shared ahead of Trump's inauguration

By By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square - January 19, 2025 at 09:30AM

(The Center Square) – Members of both major political parties in Illinois are anticipating changes in the federal government with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

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Illinois quick hits: Pawn shop owners charged; Rockford 'hottest' housing market

By By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - January 17, 2025 at 05:08PM

Pawn shop owners charged

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Everyday Economics: Was the economy re-accelerating as 2024 came to a close?

By By Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square contributor - January 13, 2025 at 06:32AM

(The Center Square ) – This week’s economic data deluge will provide critical insights into whether the economy was re-accelerating as we closed out 2024 and entered 2025.

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Manifest Destiny? Trump’s expansionist ideas have U.S. historical precedent

By By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor - January 12, 2025 at 10:12AM

(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump has made international headlines by suggesting that Canada could become the 51st state and the U.S. could purchase Greenland.

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Two federal judges rule for small businesses, halt Corporate Transparency Act

By By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor - January 12, 2025 at 09:18AM

(The Center Square) – Within one month of each other, two federal judges ruled that a law passed by Congress is “likely unconstitutional” and ruled in favor of small businesses.

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Showdown between ex-speaker and prosecutors set for Monday at corruption trial

By By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square - January 12, 2025 at 08:28AM

(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and U.S. government attorneys are expected to face off Monday morning at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in downtown Chicago.

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Poverty rate in U.S. drops due to welfare program expansion

By By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square - January 11, 2025 at 09:49AM

(The Center Square) – Low-income households are becoming increasingly dependent on government welfare and entitlement programs rather than work paychecks, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office.

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Legislator: Southern Illinois thrown a ‘bone’ after federal spending bill provides disaster aid

By By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributor - January 11, 2025 at 07:30AM

(The Center Square) – An Illinois state legislator is relieved a recent federal spending bill included taxpayer funds for St. Clair and Washington counties.

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Virginia Democrats retain control of General Assembly

By By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square - January 07, 2025 at 10:21PM

(The Center Square) — Democrats in Virginia have retained power in the General Assembly following Tuesday's special elections to fill three vacancies.

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Under Trudeau: Record illegal crossings at border, terrorism threats

By By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor - January 07, 2025 at 03:35PM

(The Center Square) – As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to resign on Monday, questions remain about his administration’s border security policies and increased terrorism threats in Canada that partially contributed to the demands for his resignation.

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Everyday Economics: Signs of slowing economic activity as jobs report looms

By By Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square contributor - January 06, 2025 at 06:13AM

(The Center Square) – The upcoming week is filled with crucial economic data releases that will provide insight into the state of the U.S. economy as it transitions into 2025. A mix of labor market reports and key Fed communications…

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California removes college degree requirements for nearly 30k state jobs

By By Tate Miller | The Center Square contributor - January 05, 2025 at 11:49AM

(The Center Square) – Nearly 30,000 state jobs will no longer have degree requirements in California after a decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Virginia welcomes three new congressmen

By By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | The Center Square - January 03, 2025 at 05:56PM

(The Center Square) – Virginia has three new congressmen following the swearing-in ceremonies for the 119th Congress held at the Capitol in Washington on Friday.

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