by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois March 14, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shut down Illinois casinos, video gambling terminals, horse racing and professional sports — just days after legal sports betting went live — the state’s gambling industry has seen an explosion in […]
Arlington National Cemetery has removed links to pages featuring notable Black, Hispanic, and female veterans from its website. This decision is part of a larger effort by the Department of Defense (DOD) to scrub its digital platforms of DEI-related materials, following directives from Pentagon leaders and executive orders by President […]
President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the leadership of Lee Zeldin has unveiled plans to roll back numerous environmental regulations across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure. This move is aimed at fostering business growth. Here are some key areas and specific regulations that will be […]
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to eliminate several agencies within the federal government on March 14. This order targets several key governmental entities, mandating the elimination of non-statutory components and functions while minimizing statutory roles to the bare legal requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the affected agencies and […]
On March 15, the Trump Administration, by way of an executive order, invoked the Alien Enemies Act in response to the activities of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. This action targets Venezuelan citizens who are members of TdA and are present in the United States without […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 13, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday delivered more harsh criticism against President Donald Trump’s administration over attempts to drastically downsize, and possibly eliminate, the U.S. Department of Education. His remarks came just two days after the agency abruptly laid off […]
A bill to allow students to engage in both school and nonschool athletic activities without jeopardizing their eligibility for school sports has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly. The “Right to Play Act” is expected to benefit students by allowing them to explore different athletic opportunities outside of school […]
Illinois Rep. Laura Faver Dias introduced Illinois House Bill 2503 (HB2503) to create guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The bill aims to promote the safe, transparent, and effective integration of AI technologies in Illinois schools. Key Provisions of the Bill HB2503 is designed to take […]
A coalition of 20 attorneys general, including Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to halt its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. The lawsuit argues that the administration’s actions, which include significant workforce reductions and program cuts, are both […]
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow the enforcement of an executive order that challenges the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship. This principle, enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guarantees citizenship to virtually anyone born in the United States. An executive order, signed by […]
