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Garrity Launches GOP Bid for Governor in 2026- State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor, becoming the first GOP contender in the race and positioning herself as a...more
PA House Advances Transit Funding Amid Budget Stalemate - The Pennsylvania House advanced a transit funding proposal as agencies across the state face potential service reductions. Although the bill reflects both Democratic...more
Pritzker says Illinois working to soften impact of SNAP cuts imposed by Trump - “Gov. JB Pritzker spoke at an East St. Louis food shelter on Tuesday to talk about his administration’s plans to alleviate the impact spending...more
PA Budget Bill Passes in House, Stalls in Senate - On Monday, the Democratic-led state House voted to forward their state budget bill to the Senate, where GOP leadership is skeptical of full passage. While the House’s...more
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces she’s not running for reelection, keeps door open for Chicago mayoral run - “Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she would not run for a fourth term in 2026 as...more
Gov. JB Pritzker issues executive order for state agencies to assess 'disastrous' Trump tariffs- “Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday directing state agencies to evaluate the economic impact Illinois could...more
Hochul Raises $11 Million in First Half of 2025 for Reelection and Party Support - Governor Kathy Hochul raised $4 million for her 2026 reelection campaign and another $7 million for the state Democratic Party between...more
Gov. JB Pritzker taps Christian Mitchell as lieutenant governor pick in campaign for third term - “Christian Mitchell, a former South Side state representative and deputy governor-turned-University of Chicago executive,...more
Legislators to Miss Budget Deadline Again Amid $5.5B Gap, Policy Disputes -For the fourth consecutive year, Pennsylvania lawmakers have missed the June 30 budget deadline as negotiations stall over how to close a projected...more
Gov. JB Pritzker to announce he’s running for a third term in 2026- “Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker will announce Thursday that he will seek a third term next year, answering a question about his immediate political future but...more
Here's why Illinois Republican lawmakers sued Democrat leaders -“Republican lawmakers in Illinois filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County on June 17, arguing that the Democratic Majority passed a special interest proposal...more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Seventh Consecutive Balanced Budget- “Governor JB Pritzker, alongside Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, signed the $55.1 billion FY26 state budget package,...more
Gov. Shapiro Urges Moral Clarity After Minnesota Lawmaker’s Assassination - Following the politically motivated killing of Minnesota House Leader Melissa Hortman and the shooting of state Senator John Hoffman, Pennsylvania...more
Ethics legislation stalls in Springfield as Senate president tries ‘brazen’ move that would have helped his election case - “In the closing hours of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, Senate President Don Harmon...more
Gov. Shapiro Launches “Deliberative Polling” to Foster Bipartisan Dialogue -Governor Josh Shapiro (D) launched a three-day deliberative polling event in Philadelphia aimed at encouraging informed, cross-partisan discussions...more
Earlier this month, Maryland received the sobering fiscal news that for the first time in over 50 years, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the state’s bond rating. The change, from Aaa to Aa1, removes Maryland from the...more
Gov. Shapiro Counters Federal Cuts with $50M Innovation Push - As the Trump administration slashes federal research funding, Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is proposing a $50 million state investment to boost Pennsylvania’s life...more
Illinois Lawmakers Discuss Budget Priorities as Legislative Deadline Looms - “Lawmakers are working to hammer out a balanced spending plan amid federal funding uncertainties and mounting pressure from agencies asking for more...more
Last week was the first week beyond the scheduled 110th day of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, and legislators made significant strides toward adjournment. On Thursday, the chambers released a joint budget agreement; with...more
Mayor Adams Unveils FY 2026 Executive Budget - Mayor Eric Adams released New York City's $115.1 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, dubbed the "Best Budget Ever.” It focuses on investments in public safety, criminal...more
Last week marked the scheduled 110th day of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, the last scheduled day. Legislators must now work to pass an annual budget, but disagreements between the chambers on major policy items as well...more
It’s All Budget Bills - Following a weeklong break for Passover and Easter, the legislature is back to work and quickly moving omnibus bills through the legislative process. Finance committees had to pass their two-year...more
Gov. Shapiro Addresses Arson Incident - During a press conference following the opening of the Hershey Corporation’s new manufacturing plant, Governor Josh Shapiro made his first public comments since the arson at the...more
A federal judge dismissed the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, meaning that the charges can not be refiled in the future. Echoing sentiments from several prominent Democrats in the city, Judge Dale...more
Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Hire Fired Federal Workers - Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order giving hiring preference to federal employees laid off by the Trump administration, aiming to fill 5,600...more