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Tennessee Republicans aren't done stamping out gender ideology
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (1528+ words) (The Center Square) " Last year, Tennessee passed a law saying no teacher or student in public schools can face discipline for refusing to call a person by preferred pronouns that contradict their physical sex. Republican state Rep. Aron Maberry'said he…...
Op-Ed: Everything just costs too much " here is one way we can help
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (349+ words) Everything just costs too much right now." That is what we hear every day from the people we represent. Families feel it at the grocery store. They feel it at the gas pump. They feel it when the electric bill…...
U. S. Navy intercepts, seizes Iranian cargo ship
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (256+ words) (The Center Square) " A U. S. Navy destroyer intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship on Sunday, President Donald Trump said. The ship named Touska was intercepted in the Gulf of Oman after the U. S. Navy "gave them fair warning to stop," according…...
Everyday Economics: Retail sales and housing suggest a resilient consumer
18+ hour, 37+ min ago (320+ words) In this episode of Everyday Economics, we break down the economic reality behind billion-dollar data center deals " and why the headline investment numbers may not mean what taxpayers think they do. Both reports are likely to point to a modest…...
Authorities: 8 children killed in domestic shootings in NW Louisiana
20+ hour, 45+ min ago (345+ words) Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith speaks with The Center Square during a Zoom interview, Feb. 11, 2026. Johnny Edwards / The Center Square (The Center Square) " Eight children were killed early Sunday in domestic-related shootings at three Shreveport homes, authorities said. Shreveport Police…...
Reentry housing bill draws support from advocates; debate centers on cost, public safety
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (422+ words) (The Center Square) "Supporters of Illinois" proposed "Homes for Good Act" say the measure could reduce recidivism and improve public safety by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing people leaving prison "stable housing. Jennifer Vollen-Katz, executive director of the…...
America 250 celebration: Texans who fought for independence honored in Austin
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (633+ words) As part of America 250 Celebration, Gov. Greg Abbott and the leaders of the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution unveiled a new monument honoring Texas revolutionary war patriots at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. Office of the Governor…...
Stakeholders react to Supreme Court ruling in favor of Chevron
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (570+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Chevron is being celebrated by the energy industry, but it does not end Louisiana's coastal litigation. In other words, the ruling may reshape where these cases are fought more than…...
Supreme Court to hear migrant parole case Wednesday
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (499+ words) (The Center Square) - The U. S. Supreme Court will begin its final oral arguments sitting of the current term on Monday. The justices will hear several high profile arguments on various issues before the term ends in June. On Wednesday, justices will…...
U. S. , Iran to resume talks; Trump issues dire threat
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (164+ words) (The Center Square) " Talks to strike a deal with Iran will reconvene this week ahead of Wednesday's ceasefire expiration as President Donald Trump issued fresh threats Sunday on the Islamic Republic. Trump says Iran violated the ceasefire agreement when it…...