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Illinois’ lawsuit-friendly environment worst in U.S., corporate litigators say

Illinois

Illinois’ lawsuit-friendly environment worst in U.S., corporate litigators say

A poll of business attorneys across the nation found that Illinois has no equal when it comes to lawsuits.

Sen. Johnson: Democratic nominee will dictate president's success in Wisconsin in 2020

Wisconsin

Sen. Johnson: Democratic nominee will dictate president's success in Wisconsin in 2020

‘Historic levels of funding‘ for 2020 Florida springs restoration, septic-to-sewer plans

Florida

‘Historic levels of funding‘ for 2020 Florida springs restoration, septic-to-sewer plans

Airbnb : Nevada's short-term rentals show strong growth during summer months

Nevada

Airbnb : Nevada's short-term rentals show strong growth during summer months

Illinois’ public pensions are 80.4 percent government funded, 7th highest in U.S.

Illinois

Illinois’ public pensions are 80.4 percent government funded, 7th highest in U.S.

Florida DOC seeks $89 million for pay raises, return to 8-hour shifts

Florida

Florida DOC seeks $89 million for pay raises, return to 8-hour shifts

Pennsylvania Republicans unveil package of proposals to boost energy sector, state economy

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Republicans unveil package of proposals to boost energy sector, state economy

Illinois’ lawsuit-friendly environment worst in U.S., corporate litigators say

Illinois

Illinois’ lawsuit-friendly environment worst in U.S., corporate litigators say

Sen. Johnson: Democratic nominee will dictate president's success in Wisconsin in 2020

Wisconsin

Sen. Johnson: Democratic nominee will dictate president's success in Wisconsin in 2020

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‘Historic levels of funding‘ for 2020 Florida springs restoration, septic-to-sewer plans

Florida

‘Historic levels of funding‘ for 2020 Florida springs restoration, septic-to-sewer plans

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Airbnb : Nevada's short-term rentals show strong growth during summer months

Nevada

Airbnb : Nevada's short-term rentals show strong growth during summer months

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Illinois’ public pensions are 80.4 percent government funded, 7th highest in U.S.

Illinois

Illinois’ public pensions are 80.4 percent government funded, 7th highest in U.S.

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Florida DOC seeks $89 million for pay raises, return to 8-hour shifts

Florida

Florida DOC seeks $89 million for pay raises, return to 8-hour shifts

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Pennsylvania Republicans unveil package of proposals to boost energy sector, state economy

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Republicans unveil package of proposals to boost energy sector, state economy

17 hrs ago

GOP's alternative to Medicaid expansion moves along in North Carolina House

North Carolina

GOP's alternative to Medicaid expansion moves along in North Carolina House

18 hrs ago

UAW scandals and protest violence mar GM strike message

Michigan

UAW scandals and protest violence mar GM strike message

18 hrs ago

Nearly a year later, 18,000 Hurricane Michael insurance claims still unresolved

Florida

Nearly a year later, 18,000 Hurricane Michael insurance claims still unresolved

19 hrs ago

Pennsylvania health officials unveil new prescription guidelines to offer alternatives to opioids

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania health officials unveil new prescription guidelines to offer alternatives to opioids

19 hrs ago

Fiscal hawks criticize $40 million in Denver budget to fight climate change

Colorado

Fiscal hawks criticize $40 million in Denver budget to fight climate change

19 hrs ago

North Carolina AG wants Sackler family to pay for opioid crisis

North Carolina

North Carolina AG wants Sackler family to pay for opioid crisis

20 hrs ago

Louisiana hopes to have access to $1.2 billion in flood mitigation money by February

Louisiana

Louisiana hopes to have access to $1.2 billion in flood mitigation money by February

20 hrs ago

Michigan bill would allow digital driver licenses

Michigan

Michigan bill would allow digital driver licenses

22 hrs ago

Car-sharing, wage disparity, health care bills pending in the Ohio legislature

Ohio

Car-sharing, wage disparity, health care bills pending in the Ohio legislature

22 hrs ago

Nevada ranks 3rd lowest for college graduates’ debt burden

Nevada

Nevada ranks 3rd lowest for college graduates’ debt burden

23 hrs ago

National Stories

Florida congressional delegation rallies to thwart eviction of liaison offices from VA hospitals

Congessional auditor: Interest payments on national debt to top military spending by 2025

Ducey, Chamber of Commerce, urge ratification of trade agreement with Mexico, Canada

Brown seeks regulations to force businesses to provide job training

Report: Consumers racked up $35.6 billion in credit card debt last quarter, an all-time record

Columns

Op-Ed: Free federal money costs us too much

Op-Ed: Only in Illinois: Wife of indicted political boss will hold highest judicial post in the state

Op-Ed: Be wary of confident promises for painless pension reform

Op-Ed: It's time to get our house in order

Northam executive order seeks 30 percent renewable energy in 10 years; critics decry costs

Virginia

Northam executive order seeks 30 percent renewable energy in 10 years; critics decry costs

Sep 18, 2019

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan blows campaign cap for 2020 elections amid donation surge

Illinois

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan blows campaign cap for 2020 elections amid donation surge

Sep 17, 2019

Southern Ohio Port Authority does not have records available for audit

Ohio

Southern Ohio Port Authority does not have records available for audit

Sep 17, 2019

Ted Nugent testifies to House committee to end DNR-imposed baiting ban

Michigan

Ted Nugent testifies to House committee to end DNR-imposed baiting ban

Sep 17, 2019

Despite consistently low grades in education, reports show signs of improvement

Texas

Despite consistently low grades in education, reports show signs of improvement

Sep 17, 2019

Gov. Wolf's delay on methane regulations elicits prodding from lawmakers

Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf's delay on methane regulations elicits prodding from lawmakers

Sep 17, 2019

Think tank names Democrat state's top transparency defender in annual legislative report card

Nevada

Think tank names Democrat state's top transparency defender in annual legislative report card

Sep 17, 2019

Louisiana auditor again criticizes health department's Medicaid oversight

Louisiana

Louisiana auditor again criticizes health department's Medicaid oversight

Sep 17, 2019

East

Quick hits: Pennsylvania news in brief for Thursday, Sept. 19

Quick hits: Pennsylvania news in brief for Thursday, Sept. 19

Local Republicans censure Riggleman, but he claims their reasoning is dishonest

New Hampshire puts in place prohibition against offshore drilling in coastal waters

Pennsylvania Republicans unveil package of proposals to boost energy sector, state economy

Midwest

Sen. Johnson: Democratic nominee will dictate president's success in Wisconsin in 2020

Sen. Johnson: Democratic nominee will dictate president's success in Wisconsin in 2020

Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

Illinois’ lawsuit-friendly environment worst in U.S., corporate litigators say

Effingham County Board wants to revert Illinois House back to multi-member districts

Southeast

‘Historic levels of funding‘ for 2020 Florida springs restoration, septic-to-sewer plans

‘Historic levels of funding‘ for 2020 Florida springs restoration, septic-to-sewer plans

Florida DOC seeks $89 million for pay raises, return to 8-hour shifts

Quick hits: Louisiana news briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 18

Flashflood warnings continue in southeast Texas after Imelda made landfall

West

Study: Arizona a top 20 state for overall happiness

Study: Arizona a top 20 state for overall happiness

Airbnb : Nevada's short-term rentals show strong growth during summer months

Two Colorado wetland conservation projects receive federal grants

Fiscal hawks criticize $40 million in Denver budget to fight climate change