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Board Stiff: Sound Transit Lacks Transit Expertise as Project Delays Drag On
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Board Stiff: Sound Transit Lacks Transit Expertise as Project Delays Drag On
Senators Cruz and Booker Clash in Heated Exchange
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Senators Cruz and Booker Clash in Heated Exchange
Wisconsin State Sen. Larson (D) Argues 48-Hour Waiting Period for Gun Purchases Could Save Lives
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Wisconsin State Sen. Larson (D) Argues 48-Hour Waiting Period for Gun Purchases Could Save Lives
Wisconsin State Sen. Larson (D): “Waiting Period Laws Reduce Gun Homicides by 17%”
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Wisconsin State Sen. Larson (D): “Waiting Period Laws Reduce Gun Homicides by 17%”
Press Sec. Leavitt: “To Remind These Countries That the Deadline Is Coming Up”
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Press Sec. Leavitt: “To Remind These Countries That the Deadline Is Coming Up”
Press Sec. Leavitt: “They Felt Like He Was Putting the Needs of Poland First”
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Press Sec. Leavitt: “They Felt Like He Was Putting the Needs of Poland First”
Press Sec. Leavitt: “The Congressional Budget Office Has Been Historically Wrong”
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Press Sec. Leavitt: “The Congressional Budget Office Has Been Historically Wrong”
Senator Reed (D-RI): “Your ‘Responsibility’ Amounts to Just Surrendering”
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Senator Reed (D-RI): “Your ‘Responsibility’ Amounts to Just Surrendering”
Press Sec. Leavitt on Boulder Attack: “Biden’s Administration Allowed Him to Stay in Our Country”
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Press Sec. Leavitt on Boulder Attack: “Biden’s Administration Allowed Him to Stay in Our Country”
What Did Fed Gov. Waller Have to Say About Tariffs & Inflation?
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What Did Fed Gov. Waller Have to Say About Tariffs & Inflation?
Bill bans life insurance companies from charging convicted felons higher rates
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Bill bans life insurance companies from charging convicted felons higher rates
Controversial bills that didn't pass IL legislature: Transit consolidation, 'medical aid in dying'
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Controversial bills that didn't pass IL legislature: Transit consolidation, 'medical aid in dying'
Federal appeals court sides with Cook County, Illinois, in challenge to gun bans
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Federal appeals court sides with Cook County, Illinois, in challenge to gun bans
Illinois bill could expose businesses to claims involving out-of-state events
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Illinois bill could expose businesses to claims involving out-of-state events
King County Could Lose Roads Program by 2029 Amid Massive Funding Shortfall
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King County Could Lose Roads Program by 2029 Amid Massive Funding Shortfall
US Attorney Grewell: “The Statutory Maximum Federal Sentence Is Life in Prison”
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US Attorney Grewell: “The Statutory Maximum Federal Sentence Is Life in Prison”
Gov. DeSantis: “We Have a Huge Problem With Antisemitism Running Wild in This Country”
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Gov. DeSantis: “We Have a Huge Problem With Antisemitism Running Wild in This Country”
Illinois legislative leaders tease possible return this summer
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Illinois legislative leaders tease possible return this summer
All Eyes on the Jobs Report as Hiring Slows
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All Eyes on the Jobs Report as Hiring Slows
SCOTUS leaves door open for gun ban challenges in denial of Maryland case
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SCOTUS leaves door open for gun ban challenges in denial of Maryland case
Taxpayers wake up to largest budget in Illinois history after long legislative weekend
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Taxpayers wake up to largest budget in Illinois history after long legislative weekend
IL Republicans say Trump not to blame for years of increased spending, taxes
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IL Republicans say Trump not to blame for years of increased spending, taxes
Trump Administration Moves to Cut Federal Contracts With Harvard
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Trump Administration Moves to Cut Federal Contracts With Harvard
Poll: High Utility Bills Concern Most Amid Energy Crossroads
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Poll: High Utility Bills Concern Most Amid Energy Crossroads
Illinois taxpayers to pay $1 billion more in taxes for $55B budget
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Illinois taxpayers to pay $1 billion more in taxes for $55B budget
IL bill granting FOID board immunity, ‘due process’ for revocations, passes
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IL bill granting FOID board immunity, ‘due process’ for revocations, passes
Illinois lawmakers pass prescription drug pricing legislation
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Illinois lawmakers pass prescription drug pricing legislation
Pittsburgh Locals Talk Impact of Proposed Food Bucks Program
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Pittsburgh Locals Talk Impact of Proposed Food Bucks Program
Worry About Debt Increase in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' & Texas House Passes Parental Bill of Rights
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Worry About Debt Increase in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' & Texas House Passes Parental Bill of Rights
IL Democrats propose $55.2B budget with $7K legislator pay raises, tax increases
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IL Democrats propose $55.2B budget with $7K legislator pay raises, tax increases