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News · IL
The measure would require support from three-fifths of the 50-member City Council before Chicago could approve new borrowing.
News · MS
A young district attorney is urging party leaders and donors to compete despite a Democratic drought dating to 1982.
News · FL
Senate Democrats stopped Florida Sen. Ashley Moody’s effort to pass an anti-fraud measure after a corresponding bill cleared the House.
News · US
The bipartisan congressional measure changes cash-payment policy as part of an effort to reduce government waste.
News · US
Both governments cited security concerns for closures announced Friday, two days before Brazilians were scheduled to vote.
News · US
A national map highlights the congressional contests whose combined results will determine control of Congress.
News · US
A leadership memo tells House Republicans to emphasize the border, government spending, the economy and public safety before the November midterms.
News · US
Iraq is reinforcing its border posture as officials monitor ISIS activity in Syria following the end of the US military mission in Iraq.
News · US
Images from Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 show senators, a Judiciary Committee hearing and activity around the Capitol.
News · FL
The judge found the federal restriction at issue in the Miami case unconstitutional, opening the door to further court proceedings.
News · DE
The veto blocks a bipartisan measure that sought to add checks on the use of emergency powers in Delaware.
News · FL
Two newly filed Florida ballot measures would legalize recreational marijuana if they reach voters and receive approval.
News · AZ
The 2026 debate centers on whether proposed voter ID mandates would strengthen election safeguards or restrict Arizona mail voting.
News · KY
Kentucky lawmakers turned down a proposal to raise the state tax on cigarettes.
News · AZ
The measure would add a fourth national park in Arizona if it completes the remaining federal process.
News · MN
The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance requiring human oversight of driverless rideshare service in the city.
News · AZ
The pool company is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores.
News · OK
The announcement comes as Oklahoma City Public Schools faces lower enrollment, putting attention on how the new school will take shape.
News · TN
Christa Pike remained alive after Tennessee administered two doses of pentobarbital, prompting an outside review of the failed execution.
News · AK
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance is seeking limited overall budget change while warning that the city faces greater financial pressure next year.
News · MT
The ADAPT Act would change federal tax rules for stablecoins, small network fees, crypto sales, staking and lending.
News · MN
The federal charges are not directly linked to a candidate, political race or named election.
News · IN
The reporting channel is designed to let people submit school safety concerns without attaching their names.
News · KS
A council-approved ordinance requires certain stadium measures to receive a public vote.
News · DC
The order sets 2028 pest-reduction targets and directs agencies to consider sterilization, genetic modification and beneficial bacteria.
News · OR
Oregon’s governor is acting with four other states to ask that new Medicaid rules not take effect on the current schedule.
News · WI
Milwaukee County approved removing Flock cameras from parks, moving the issue from a policy vote to implementation.
News · KS
The Senate Leadership Fund is increasing its Kansas investment while pausing future advertising in North Carolina.
News · US
Christopher Luxon is scheduled to speak in Auckland at 11.30am before taking questions from the media.
News · US
The 32-day difference compares chamber work schedules, not hours worked or legislative results.