Trump eases estate tax burden for farms while Illinois’ remains unchanged
(The Center Square) – While President Donald Trump’s recently signed “big beautiful bill” raises the federal estate tax exemption, offering relief to family farms...
USDA attempts to address national security vulnerabilities in American agriculture
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be working to implement a new, seven-point plan to make America’s farms and food...
IL state rep. pushes for rapid changes in hemp cannabis regulations
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, is turning up the heat in his quest to bring greater reforms to...
‘Big, beautiful bill’ narrowly passes Senate, faces tough crowd in House
(The Center Square) – After more than 26 hours of debate and a record number of vote-a-rama amendments, the U.S. Senate narrowly passed President...
Spangle agrees to $31K settlement over Clean Water Act lawsuit
(The Center Square) – Facing $30,000 in fines, the small town of Spangle, Wash. – located about 18 miles south of downtown Spokane –...