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Deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey dies in first year of sentence
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (440+ words) (The Center Square) – Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence for the July 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman, in her home. Grayson was found guilty of second degree murder by…...
Everyday Economics: Jackson Hole meets the great global rate reset
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (1285+ words) New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting minutes averaged 113.5 words — 55% shorter than outgoing Chair Jerome Powell's final eight statements, and all 24 recurring Powell-era forward guidance phrases were dropped entirely. Economist Orphe Divounguy says the missing guidance is fueling mark… (The…...
Cook Political Report: Texas Senate race a 'toss up,' Texas governor leans right
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (523+ words) (The Center Square) – The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is considered a “toss-up” and the governor race moved to “leans right” for seats previously considered solid Republican, according to a new Cook Political Report analysis. Attorney General Ken…...
Lawmaker: Tyson closure shows Illinois is losing jobs to other states
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (492+ words) (The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema says Tyson Foods’ decision to close its Joslin beef processing plant is another warning sign that Illinois needs to improve its business climate. Tyson announced the closure as part of a restructuring…...
Canada tariffs take effect at 50%; Ottawa vows to match
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (243+ words) (The Center Square) – The 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, dairy and alcohol took effect early Saturday, and Canada immediately moved to match them, with no federal estimate of what Americans will pay. President Donald Trump imposed the tariffs under Section…...
Critics say aircraft safety bill provides tax haven for private jet owners
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (329+ words) (The Center Square) – When Congress returns from recess in September, senators will have to decide whether to advance an aircraft safety bill that could also provide a tax haven for private jet owners. Airports could no longer use the Automatic…...
Poll: Nearly 30% of Democrats would choose Harris for 2028
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (265+ words) (The Center Square) – Democrats continue to favor former Vice President Kamala Harris over 12 other candidates if the 2028 Democratic presidential primary were held today, according to The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll. While Harris polled best in almost every major demographic…...
Americaâs 25-year War on Terror: Nearly 45k U.S. service members, personnel dead | National | thecentersquare.com
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (855+ words) (The Center Square) – Approaching the 25-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an entire generation of young Americans are alive who were born after Sept. 11, 2001, and they’ve only ever known the U.S. to be at war. After the Sept. 11 terrorist…...
Road construction costs skyrocketing in Georgia
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (590+ words) (The Center Square) – A Georgia House committee studying the state's transportation costs heard what other states have – the cost to build and repair roads has skyrocketed since 2020. Asphalt resurfacing costs rose 42% from calendar year 2020 to 2025. Interstate asphalt resurfacing costs are…...
Virginia, Maryland have mixed financial picture
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (462+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia avoided all eight financial warning signs in a new study, though several local governments and school systems did not. Maryland received one state-level warning, while some of its counties, cities and school systems showed more financial…...