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Illinois GOP chairman: U.S. Senate should stop impeachment of Trump

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider called on the U.S. Senate to quickly put an end to what he sees as the House’s direct attack on the Constitution with its impeachment of President Donald Trump.

From Illinois Business Daily

Which Illinois schools receive the most federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | 4 years ago

University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Illinois State University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2018-19 academic year among Illinois schools.

From Idaho Business Daily

University of Idaho chief executive received $456,396 in 2018 in total pay

By Idaho Business Daily reports | 4 years ago

Charles Alan Staben, chief executive at the University of Idaho, earned $456,396 in total compensation last year, the 155th highest pay among executives at nearly 250 U.S. public universities and systems ranked in a Chronicle of Higher Education study.

From Idaho Business Daily

Idaho levies a total tax on lodging of 8%

By Idaho Business Daily reports | 4 years ago

Hotel room bills in Idaho tack on a total state lodging tax of 8 percent, the 13th highest lodging tax rate in the nation, according to a study by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

From West Central Reporter

Report: Conservative Party spends $168,000 in mystery payroll expenses

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

The list of questions for former Conservative Party of Illinois gubernatorial candidate William “Sam” McCann just got longer.

Former Trump advisor Moore to Keynote Reagan Day event in Downers Grove

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 24, 2019

Stephen Moore, former senior economic adviser to President Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Downers Grove Township Republican Organization’s Reagan Day Dinner from 6 to 9 p.m on Jan. 23 at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove.

CHESNEY: Despite rancorous rhetoric in national politics, many in public service focused on helping their neighbors

By State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R–Freeport) | Dec 22, 2019

As we bring 2019 to a close, I cannot help but think of one of our society’s favorite pieces of literature, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

REEDER: I was told the key to being a good Santa is being non-committal

By Scott Reeder | Dec 22, 2019

I’ve been a journalist for more than 30 years and have found myself writing about St. Nicholas, the jolly old elf, several times.

From Illinois Business Daily

Which U.S. schools receive the least federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | 4 years ago

Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park, Hebrew Theological College and Niles School of Cosmetology reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

ILGOP chairman calls impeachment proceedings 'unconscionable'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 21, 2019

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider has seen enough.

From Idaho Business Daily

44 counties in Idaho are now 2nd Amendment sanctuaries

By Idaho Business Daily reports | 4 years ago

Forty-four counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports.

From Idaho Business Daily

944 borrowers in Idaho filed for student loan forgiveness in 2nd quarter

By Idaho Business Daily reports | 4 years ago

Borrowers in Idaho who sought forgiveness of their student loans in the second quarter of 2019 numbered 944, according to a new state-by-state analysis by the U.S. Department of Education.

Wirepoints: State lawmakers can learn from the mistakes of a failed retailer

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 20, 2019

A recent article by Illinois state government watchdog Wirepoints asserts that lawmakers in Springfield could take a cue from beleaguered Sears Co., in particular from the one-time local “king of retailers'” fall from grace over the past decade.

New taxes enough to drive Illinois motorists over the edge, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 20, 2019

Illinois taxpayers face a bevy of new taxes and increased fees to kick off the new year, including at least five in the areas of driving, parking, registering and selling their vehicles.

From Idaho Business Daily

$47.1 million in federal research dollars flowed to Idaho in FY 2018

By Idaho Business Daily reports | 4 years ago

Federal agency research dollars going to Idaho totaled $47.1 million in fiscal year 2018, according to a new analysis by the Research!America alliance.

Former Rep. Ives says Madigan raid spotlights state of Illinois politics

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 19, 2019

Former Rep. Jeanne Ives is convinced Illinois voters might be even more outraged about the direction of the state if they were privy to an up-close look of how Springfield actually operates.

IDNR: Announces Snowmobile Trail Grant Recipients

By Press release submission | Dec 19, 2019

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced $597,742 in grant funding for development, rehabilitation, operations, and maintenance for snowmobile trail projects in the state through the Illinois Snowmobile Grant Program (SNOW) and the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund Grant Program (STEF).

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Calls on Illinois to Become Best State in Nation for Families Raising Young Children

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2019

Governor Increases Reimbursements to Child Care Providers, Appoints 29 Members to Newly Created Illinois Commission on Equitable Early Childhood Education and Care Funding

New Jersey Democrat switches allegiance, joins GOP

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 17, 2019

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) views U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew's (D-New Jersey) decision to leave his party for the GOP as a sign of the times.