State Sen. Erica Harriss: Illinois families deserve relief, not another record budget – Edwardsville Intelligencer

Poll: Taxes, economy top voter concerns in Illinois

Voters say taxes and economic concerns top the list of issues facing Illinois. The Illinois Policy Institute’s newest Lincoln Poll found that more than half of Illinois voters selected high taxes as a top one-or-two issue facing the state. Next-highest was the economy, selected by 41 of respondents. IPI policy analyst Lily Rossi said Gov. J.B. []...Click to read more

Silver Alert issued for missing 82-year-old woman last seen in Spring Branch

The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Silver Alert for a missing 82-year-old woman diagnosed with cognitive impairment.

Divided over data centers – Illinois Times

Political parties split on whether to welcome data centers.

Illinois Sisters Missing 25 Years: FBI Wants Your Help

Illinois Sisters Missing 25 Years: FBI Wants Your Help

LIVE: Election Results - Colorado

LIVE: Election Results - Colorado

4th of July Fireworks Rules Every Illinois Resident Needs

4th of July Fireworks Rules Every Illinois Resident Needs

Illinois Reviews DOJ Warning to Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting

Illinois election officials are reviewing a Department of Justice letter warning that state election officials could face criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls.

‎Mother who publicly claimed vaccines killed her 18-month-old twins is now accused of murdering them, with prosecutors alleging she suffocated both children

An Idaho woman faces murder charges for allegedly suffocating her infant twins. Andrea Shaw had previously claimed routine childhood vaccines caused their deaths. Prosecutors allege she deliberately killed Dallas and Tyson in May 2025. Shaw was a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement following the tragedy. Her defense plans to argue vaccine complications while she awaits trial.

Washington, Oregon gouge parents on child care; red state Idaho doesn’t

A WalletHub study ranks Washington and Oregon among the priciest states for child care as a share of income, while Idaho next door sits near the bottom.

Residents Sound Off on Spike in Electricity Bills

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Residents are sounding off over what they describe as sharp increases in their electricity bills.

AFP-AZ Endorses Four Arizona House Candidates

Phoenix, AZ – Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) today announced its endorsement of four Arizona House candidates ahead of the 2026 primary elections: George Khalaf (LD-03), Jay Schlum (LD-03), Janet Weninger (LD-13), and Kevin Hartke (LD-13). Arizona families are navigating rising costs, burdensome regulations, and an education system that too often serves bureaucratic interests over student outcomes. [] The post AFP-AZ Endorses Four Arizona House Candidates appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

Why this mom of 6 gave her children state names

Xaviera Greene-Davis, 49, named her children Nevada, Montana, Indiana, Arizona, Missouri, and Dakota in a thoughtful, though unique, way to set their futures right as they found themselves in a neighborhood where too many futures already seemed written. Greene-Davis is a native of Newport News, Virginia, and she raised six children amid the same struggles...

Isa reforms: Four experts explain why Rachel Reeves' new tax on investors won't work

Isa reforms: Four experts explain why Rachel Reeves' new tax on investors won't work

WATCH: Arizona Expands Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

WATCH: Arizona Expands Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans

Idaho mother who said toddler twins died from vaccines charged with murder

An Idaho mother who claimed her toddler twins died last year shortly after being vaccinated is now facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating the children. CNN's Whitney Wild reports.

An Idaho mother who said her toddler twins died after vaccinations has been charged with murder

An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after getting vaccinated now faces murder charges in their deaths

Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest

The indictment of state Rep. Carol Ammons is a reminder that Illinois still relies on the honor system in conflicts of interest. The post Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Could Voting While Uniformed Be a Problem? Lawsuit Says Arizona Rule Restricts Law Enforcement at Polling Places

An Arizona election policy could make it more difficult for law enforcement, service members, or other uniform-wearing individuals to vote, according to a federal lawsuit. Democrats are frequently eager to use the phrase “voter suppression” when talking about voter ID or other election procedures to verify voter eligibility. But Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes,...

Trump’s Disaster Declaration Provides Aid for 5 Tornado-Stricken Mississippi Counties

Under the president’s approved declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide Individual Assistance to residents in the following counties: Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson. Four of those counties will also qualify for FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The post Trump’s Disaster Declaration Provides Aid for 5 Tornado-Stricken Mississippi Counties appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Woman who said twins died after being vaccinated charged with murder

An Idaho woman who said her 18-month old twins died after being vaccinated has now been charged with murder. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3xpf3tmf Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Colorado wildfires: New evacuations issued for Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo County

DENVER — New mandatory evacuations were issued Wednesday morning for the Aspen Acres fire burning in Pueblo and Custer counties, according to law enforcement. Homes in the area of Red Creek Ranch were placed on pre-evacuation status early ...

Mother who said toddler twins died after vaccinations charged with murder

An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after getting vaccinated now faces murder charges in their deaths

She Boasted Of Voting Twice On Facebook—Then The FBI Looked Into Her Rare Alligator Past

An Illinois woman was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a 2,500 fine for casting two ballots in a federal election. Brenda Knuth, 61, had previously pleaded guilty on January 30, 2026, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long in Urbana, Illinois, to a charge of voting more than once in [] She Boasted Of Voting Twice On Facebook—Then The FBI Looked Into Her Rare Alligator Past

Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap”

In Illinois, more than 3.3 million people live with an arrest or a conviction on their record. A legal justice record of any kind can prevent an individual from accessing housing, employment and services—barriers collectively termed the “second chance gap.” The consequences are lost opportunities and 4.7 billion in lost earnings across the state, according [] The post Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap” appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

Utah Restricts Fourth of July Fireworks as Wildfire Danger Reaches Historic Levels

Utah residents will face new limits on Fourth of July fireworks after Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency in response to worsening wildfire conditions across the state. According to Fox News , the executive

29-Year-Old Ousts 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado...

29-Year-Old Ousts 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:SOCIALISTS RISING...VOTERS. ARE. ANGRY. Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

New Illinois Taxes Will Face Legal Challenges, Further Increase Outmigration

By Andrew Wilford.

Idaho Mother Accused of Killing Her Twins Faces Hearing as Defense Blames Vaccines

An Idaho mother was indicted June 29 on two counts of first-degree murder after prosecutors say she suffocated her 18-month-old twins. Court date is July 14.

[Photo] 🚨Supreme Court to hear case next term on challenges to Arizona’s efforts to remove no [...]

Supreme Court to hear case next term on challenges to Arizona’s efforts to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls. Read more in article linked below. https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/27/trump-doj-asks-scotus-to-weigh-arizonas-commonsense-proof-of-citizenship-laws/