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Jury deadlocks on ex-FirstEnergy execs on bribery charges

(The Center Square) A jury in Akron deadlocked Tuesday in the trial of two former FirstEnergy executives charged of bribing a state utility board...

Illinois business leaders press lawmakers as child care costs face scrutiny

(The Center Square) – Illinois business leaders pressured Illinois lawmakers Tuesday to approve billions of dollars in taxpayer‑funded child care investments, arguing that without...

Three-judge panel rules against Wisconsin maps challenge

(The Center Square) – A three-judge panel ruled Tuesday that it cannot overturn the state’s congressional maps because it lacks the authority to do...

Ohio Dems push affordability legislation; critics tout consequences

(The Center Square) – Ohio House Democrats House recently unveiled a series of legislative proposals on a major issue in this year’s elections both...

Minnesota’s first 2026 laws include housing funding, repeal of Chavez Day

(The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed four bipartisan bills into law, marking the first bill signings of the 2026 legislative session. ...

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