Urgent action needed to protect Texas cattle from screwworm, lawmakers say
(The Center Square) – A deadly parasitic fly, the New World Screwworm, is heading toward Texas. It’s believed to be 370 miles south, flying...
Illinois quick hits: Cook County declares flood disaster; opt-out forms promoted; State Fair begins
Cook County, Chicago declare flood disaster
Chicago Mayor Brandon...
Illinois State Fair: Affordable fun backed by $140M in taxpayer funding
(The Center Square) – The 2025 Illinois State Fair is being praised for its affordability and accessibility to families across the state, but it’s...
Report: WA lost more than 3,700 farms in 5 years; lawmaker blames regulations
(The Center Square) – Washington state loses on average two farms a day, with more than 3,700 farms lost between 2017 and 2022, according...
What’s in the Senate’s government funding minibus?
(The Center Square) – When House lawmakers return from their August recess in September, they’ll have to decide whether to remain on their partisan...