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Gig Economy & Technology CHICAGO — Harris School Introduces New Technology, Society Initiative The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is introducing the Harris...

ILLINOIS Gov. Pritzker announces new $160 million plan for migrant crisis  On Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the state will invest an additional $160 million...

Pennsylvania State Senate Approves University Funding, Omnibus School Code Bill Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Senate voted 45-5 to approve a slate of education bills that...

City Hall City Council Passes New Zoning Overlay to Restrict Height Limits in North Philadelphia On Thursday, City Council President Darrell Clarke moved to restrict building...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE Forest Preserve Board approves $188M budget, changes to water bottle purchase ban, new police union contract “The Cook County Forest...

“For former President Trump’s MAGA allies the ‘personnel is policy’ axiom has become the centerpiece of preparation for a potential second term.” — Howard...

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies New York Co-Chairs, Katie Schwab and Rose Christ, were named in City & State New York’s 2023 Power of Diversity:...

Mayor Adams Campaign Investigation Federal agents seized Mayor Adams’ electronic devices early last week, as investigations into his campaign continue. This follows a raid...

Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Eye Unfunded Housing, School Priorities in Final Weeks of 2023 In the last few weeks of the year, Pennsylvania lawmakers are...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE An inside look at Biden’s role in the UAW-Stellantis agreement and the auto plant’s reopening in Belvidere “President Joe Biden...

Election Recap Cherelle Parker Elected Philadelphia’s 100th, First Woman Mayor Former state Representative and District 9 Councilmember Cherelle Parker made history on Tuesday becoming Philadelphia’s 100th...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE Illinois Chamber of Commerce appoints new president and CEO “The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has named Lou Sandoval, a business...