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CA approves 22% rate hike for state’s top property insurer

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara provisionally approved State Farm’s request for a 22% property insurance rate hike, citing a need to stabilize the insurance... Read More.

Government shutdown averted mere hours before deadline

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

Lawmakers have prevented a government shutdown by passing a six-month funding stopgap bill, with the U.S. Senate voting 54-46 hours before the midnight deadline. ... Read More.

Bill introduced to ban student visas to Chinese nationals

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, R-WV, filed a bill on Friday to ban Chinese nationals from receiving student visas. ... Read More.

Government shutdown likely averted after Senate cloture vote

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

After a nail-biter cloture vote in the U.S. Senate, a government shutdown appears unlikely as Republicans’ stopgap bill now moves to a final majority vote before the midnight... Read More.

Supreme Court to hear argument over Louisiana congressional districts

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

Another round of ping-pong over Louisiana's congressional map is set to begin as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments over the years-long legal battle. The arguments,... Read More.

LA razes family treehouse as fire victims stall in permit limbo

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

As Los Angeles officials demolished a beloved neighborhood treehouse, wildfire victims wondered when scarce local resources would be available to help clear out and approve permitting to... Read More.

Illinois congressman advances legislation to ease penalties on electronic tax filings

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

With Tax Day about a month away, an Illinois congressman is trying to simplify the tax filing process. ... Read More.

Small business optimism falling, uncertainty rising

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

Small business optimism is falling, and uncertainty is rising, a new survey from the National Federation of Independent Business shows. ... Read More.

Senate Democrats unmoved by threat of shutdown; many refuse to follow Schumers lead

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

As U.S. senators are poised to vote on advancing Republicans’ six-month Continuing Resolution to keep the government open, Democrats are indirectly bashing the few members in their ranks... Read More.

Congressman urges more pay for college athletes

Friday, March 14 by The Center Square

An Illinois congressman supports the idea of college athletes getting paid like school employees, but others say programs might be cut and players could get fired. ... Read More.