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Pritzker announces expansion of free tuition program for University of Illinois schools

Illinois

Pritzker announces expansion of free tuition program for University of Illinois schools

More than half of Illinois’ households would qualify to be able to send a student to the University of Illinois with tuition paid for by taxpayers this fall after changes made at the request of the governor.

Tennessee ranks 7th best in new economic outlook analysis

Tennessee

Tennessee ranks 7th best in new economic outlook analysis

Ducey proposes $12.3 billion budget, focuses on K-12 spending, infrastructure

Arizona

Ducey proposes $12.3 billion budget, focuses on K-12 spending, infrastructure

Head basketball coach is highest-paid public employee in North Carolina

North Carolina

Head basketball coach is highest-paid public employee in North Carolina

Virginia Supreme Court upholds Northam gun ban at Monday rally

Virginia

Virginia Supreme Court upholds Northam gun ban at Monday rally

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Colorado’s, Washington's ‘faithless elector’ cases

National

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Colorado’s, Washington's ‘faithless elector’ cases

Ducey pledges continued protection of Lake Mead, water in lower basin states

Arizona

Ducey pledges continued protection of Lake Mead, water in lower basin states

Pritzker announces expansion of free tuition program for University of Illinois schools

Illinois

Pritzker announces expansion of free tuition program for University of Illinois schools

Tennessee ranks 7th best in new economic outlook analysis

Tennessee

Tennessee ranks 7th best in new economic outlook analysis

Jan 18, 2020

Ducey proposes $12.3 billion budget, focuses on K-12 spending, infrastructure

Arizona

Ducey proposes $12.3 billion budget, focuses on K-12 spending, infrastructure

Jan 18, 2020

Head basketball coach is highest-paid public employee in North Carolina

North Carolina

Head basketball coach is highest-paid public employee in North Carolina

Jan 18, 2020

Virginia Supreme Court upholds Northam gun ban at Monday rally

Virginia

Virginia Supreme Court upholds Northam gun ban at Monday rally

Jan 18, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Colorado’s, Washington's ‘faithless elector’ cases

National

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Colorado’s, Washington's ‘faithless elector’ cases

Jan 17, 2020

Ducey pledges continued protection of Lake Mead, water in lower basin states

Arizona

Ducey pledges continued protection of Lake Mead, water in lower basin states

Jan 17, 2020

Attorney General Nessel appeals Line 5 Court of Claims decision

Michigan

Attorney General Nessel appeals Line 5 Court of Claims decision

Jan 17, 2020

Wisconsin farm groups applaud USMCA passage

Wisconsin

Wisconsin farm groups applaud USMCA passage

Jan 17, 2020

New Hampshire seeking federal waiver that could lower health insurance premiums

New Hampshire

New Hampshire seeking federal waiver that could lower health insurance premiums

Jan 17, 2020

Georgians respond to Medicaid waiver as feds start deliberation process

Georgia

Georgians respond to Medicaid waiver as feds start deliberation process

Jan 17, 2020

Pennsylvania parks facing $500 million deficit, official says

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania parks facing $500 million deficit, official says

Jan 17, 2020

Florida support for USMCA conditioned on promised protections for state growers

Florida

Florida support for USMCA conditioned on promised protections for state growers

Jan 17, 2020

Pro-gun groups appeal Northam's capitol gun ban to Virginia Supreme Court

Virginia

Pro-gun groups appeal Northam's capitol gun ban to Virginia Supreme Court

Jan 17, 2020

Louisiana Republicans to lead state Senate money committees

Louisiana

Louisiana Republicans to lead state Senate money committees

Jan 17, 2020

Florida House panel OKs further restrictions on petition-gathering process

Florida

Florida House panel OKs further restrictions on petition-gathering process

Jan 17, 2020

Illinois lawmakers hear about state’s fight against opioid abuse

Illinois

Illinois lawmakers hear about state’s fight against opioid abuse

Jan 17, 2020

National Stories

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Colorado’s, Washington's ‘faithless elector’ cases

Chief Justice Roberts, U.S. senators sworn in for impeachment trial of President Trump

Where the top Democratic presidential candidates stand on climate change policy

Bennet, Gardner vote to pass trade agreement with Mexico, Canada

CATO: Warren's day care subsidy plan would increase costs, reduce access

Columns

Op-ed: Are fossil fuels an ethical investment?

Op-Ed: Madigan celebrates 35th anniversary as Illinois House speaker

Op-Ed: Legislative inquiry needed in lobbyist email scandal

Op-Ed: Sharp cuts to research funding would deprive patients of hope

Florida Supreme Court: Felons must pay fines, restitution before being allowed to vote

Florida

Florida Supreme Court: Felons must pay fines, restitution before being allowed to vote

Jan 17, 2020

Casino company plans to spend more than half a billion in Louisiana; pledges to upgrade Baton Rouge property

Louisiana

Casino company plans to spend more than half a billion in Louisiana; pledges to upgrade Baton Rouge property

Jan 16, 2020

Kemp's budget pushes pay bump for Georgia teachers, school staff and state workers

Georgia

Kemp's budget pushes pay bump for Georgia teachers, school staff and state workers

Jan 16, 2020

Virginia House subcommittee reports several criminal justice bills to full committee

Virginia

Virginia House subcommittee reports several criminal justice bills to full committee

Jan 16, 2020

Arizona AG’s Office: Phoenix’s airport rideshare tax increase ‘very likely’ violates state constitution

Arizona

Arizona AG’s Office: Phoenix’s airport rideshare tax increase ‘very likely’ violates state constitution

Jan 16, 2020

To combat college sexual assaults, 36 Pennsylvania colleges to split $1 million in grants

Pennsylvania

To combat college sexual assaults, 36 Pennsylvania colleges to split $1 million in grants

Jan 16, 2020

Illinois’ congressional delegation mixed on cannabis legalization

Illinois

Illinois’ congressional delegation mixed on cannabis legalization

Jan 16, 2020

Bill allowing discretion in ‘low-level’ drug offender sentences heads to Florida Senate floor

Florida

Bill allowing discretion in ‘low-level’ drug offender sentences heads to Florida Senate floor

Jan 16, 2020

East

Virginia Supreme Court upholds Northam gun ban at Monday rally

Virginia Supreme Court upholds Northam gun ban at Monday rally

New Hampshire seeking federal waiver that could lower health insurance premiums

Pennsylvania parks facing $500 million deficit, official says

Pro-gun groups appeal Northam's capitol gun ban to Virginia Supreme Court

Midwest

Flu spreading quickly across Illinois

Flu spreading quickly across Illinois

Pritzker announces expansion of free tuition program for University of Illinois schools

Attorney General Nessel appeals Line 5 Court of Claims decision

Illinois officials correct error that added more than 500 possible non-citizens to voter rolls

Southeast

Quick hits: Louisiana news briefs for Friday, Jan. 17

Quick hits: Louisiana news briefs for Friday, Jan. 17

Georgians respond to Medicaid waiver as feds start deliberation process

Florida support for USMCA conditioned on promised protections for state growers

Louisiana Republicans to lead state Senate money committees

West

Ducey proposes $12.3 billion budget, focuses on K-12 spending, infrastructure

Ducey proposes $12.3 billion budget, focuses on K-12 spending, infrastructure

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Colorado’s, Washington's ‘faithless elector’ cases

Ducey pledges continued protection of Lake Mead, water in lower basin states

Marijuana drug screening change, higher minimum wage introduce changes to Nevada workplace hiring practices