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ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE  Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago draws criticism from city and state officials  “Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who plans...

Pennsylvania Cuts Commence as Budget Statement Persists With the state budget more than seven weeks overdue, delayed payments are straining Pennsylvania libraries, foster care...

City Hall Mayor Parker Outlines Behind-the-Scenes Efforts to Secure SEPTA Funding Amid PA Budget Talks Mayor Cherelle Parker (D) has been actively working with...

Gig Economy & Technology BOSTON—City Deploys Sensors to Combat Rat Infestations Boston officials announced the implementation of a new rodent-tracking sensor system throughout the...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker, taking aim at Trump, crypto ‘bros,’ signs laws to regulate digital currency industry, crypto ATMS  “These real-life examples of...

Meagan Foster, a senior principal of Cozen O’ Connor Public Strategies’ federal practice, collaborated with Cozen O’ Connor attorneys Maria Colsey Heard in the...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker acts upon 269 bills, vetoes 2, signs ‘lawsuit inferno’ measure  “In a Friday announcement of the status of 269...

Pennsylvania Garrity Launches GOP Bid for Governor in 2026 State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor, becoming...

NYPD Expands Quality of Life “Q-Teams” to Queens Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of...

City Hall City’s High Overtime Costs Raise Burnout, Staffing Concerns The City of Philadelphia spent more than $370 million on overtime in 2024, with...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker Signs ‘Sonya Massey’s Bill’ Into Law, Requiring Stricter Background Checks for Police Hiring  “The new law requires law enforcement...

Pennsylvania Transit, Education, Social Services in Limbo as Budget Impasse Continues As Pennsylvania’s budget impasse nears seven weeks, state lawmakers remain deadlocked over a...