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Advocates look to state-based immigration programs

Sat, 13 Sep 2025
Advocates look to state-based immigration programs

(The Center Square) - As the Trump administration pursues its goal to engage in mass deportations across the country, immigration advocates and researchers are looking to state governments for legal pathways.

The federal government assumed direct control of immigration... Read more


Bipartisan group of lawmakers aim to increase migrant physician jobs

Sat, 06 Sep 2025
Bipartisan group of lawmakers aim to increase migrant physician jobs

(The Center Square) - A bipartisan group of Congressional lawmakers wants to expand a program that allows noncitizens to fill physician vacancies in rural areas of the United States that are experiencing shortages.

The Conrad 30 program... Read more


House committee investigating Dem governors for 'illegal alien' Medicaid spending

Wed, 03 Sep 2025
House committee investigating Dem governors for 'illegal alien' Medicaid spending

(The Center Square) – The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is launching an investigation into the “impact of the Biden Border Crisis” on Medicaid, saying it cost taxpayers billions.

As part of the investigation, committee Chairman Rep.... Read more


Victims identified in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

Fri, 29 Aug 2025
Victims identified in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

(The Center Square) – “As a family, we are shattered, and words cannot capture the depth of our pain.”

Those are the words of the parents of 10-year-old Harper Moyski, one of the victims of a Wednesday shooting at... Read more


18 were injured, 2 killed in Minneapolis shooting

Thu, 28 Aug 2025
18 were injured, 2 killed in Minneapolis shooting

(The Center Square) – A total of 18 victims were injured and two were killed in a Wednesday shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, a total reached after an additional victim was identified.

An 8-year-old and 10-year-old were... Read more


Trump HHS tells states to remove gender ideology from sex ed or lose PREP funding

Thu, 28 Aug 2025
Trump HHS tells states to remove gender ideology from sex ed or lose PREP funding

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration directed 46 states and territories to remove gender ideology from their sex ed materials or else face possible termination of federal Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) funding, with a family advocate praising the move.

... Read more

Walz: Praying for kids, teachers after horrific act of violence

Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Walz: Praying for kids, teachers after horrific act of violence

(The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis that killed two young children Wednesday morning a horrific act of violence.

Walz’ social media post that also said he was praying... Read more


Two killed, 17 injured in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Two killed, 17 injured in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

(The Center Square) – Two children were killed and 17 others were injured when a gunman opened fire on a mass at Minneapolis’ Annunciation Catholic School just before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

An 8-year-old and 10-year-old were killed where... Read more


Shooting reported at Minneapolis Catholic school

Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Shooting reported at Minneapolis Catholic school

(The Center Square) – A shooting has reportedly taken place at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.

“I’ve been briefed on a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and will continue to provide updates as we get more information. The BCA... Read more


Minnesota to terminate housing program for the disabled, elderly due to fraud

Tue, 26 Aug 2025
Minnesota to terminate housing program for the disabled, elderly due to fraud

(The Center Square) – Minnesota is seeking assistance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to end its Housing Stabilization Services program, citing “large-scale fraud” as the reason for termination.

The Minnesota Housing and Stabilization Services program (HSS)... Read more


States sue over Victims of Crime Act grant funding

Thu, 21 Aug 2025
States sue over Victims of Crime Act grant funding

(The Center Square) — Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a 20-state coalition and Washington, D.C., suing the Trump administration over restrictions it has put on Victims of Crime Act grants.

The funding in jeopardy, which has already... Read more


Grand jury indicts accused killer of Minnesota lawmaker

Fri, 15 Aug 2025
Grand jury indicts accused killer of Minnesota lawmaker

(The Center Square) – The man accused of killing Minnesota’s former House speaker and her husband faces state charges of first-degree murder.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said Thursday a state grand jury indictment of Vance Luther Boelter includes... Read more


States challenge federal report promoting coal plants

Mon, 11 Aug 2025
States challenge federal report promoting coal plants

(The Center Square) – Michigan has joined a coalition of states challenging a Department of Energy report claiming the U.S. will face a significantly increased risk of power outages by 2030.

The report argues that coal and natural gas-powered... Read more


State, territorial attorneys general urge crackdown on illegal offshore gambling

Wed, 06 Aug 2025
State, territorial attorneys general urge crackdown on illegal offshore gambling

(The Center Square) − Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice to take swift action against illegal offshore gambling operations that have proliferated across the country, endangering consumers and depriving states of billions in tax revenue.

... Read more

USDA to relocate thousands of employees, consolidate agency functions

Fri, 25 Jul 2025
USDA to relocate thousands of employees, consolidate agency functions

(The Center Square) – In the coming months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will relocate more than half of its Washington D.C.-based employees to five different regional hubs across the country.

The move is part of USDA’s larger plan... Read more


20 states sue Trump administration over FEMA cuts

Thu, 17 Jul 2025
20 states sue Trump administration over FEMA cuts

(The Center Square) — California, Arizona and Colorado, along with 17 other states, sued the Trump administration this week over its decision to close the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.

This... Read more


Accused political assassin’s indictment unsealed

Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Accused political assassin’s indictment unsealed

(The Center Square) – In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, a Minnesota man accused of killing the former House speaker and her husband said he was told by Gov. Tim Walz to also kill U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith.

... Read more

Democratic attorneys general call for demasking ICE agents

Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Democratic attorneys general call for demasking ICE agents

(The Center Square) — California, Arizona, Colorado and Nevada joined a coalition that asked Congress to prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks.

The states also want Congress to require the federal agents to show their... Read more


Northwoods’ congressman blames Canada for poor air quality across Wisconsin

Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Northwoods’ congressman blames Canada for poor air quality across Wisconsin

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s northernmost congressman is fed up with smoke and haze from Canada.

Congressman Tom Tiffany was on social media recently, complaining about another air quality alert for much of northern Wisconsin.

... Read more

Trump's 50% tariff raises concerns over copper production

Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Trump's 50% tariff raises concerns over copper production

(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper sold in the United States effective Aug. 1.

Trump said he made the decision after he received a national security assessment, according to a Read more


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