While Illinois lawmakers and local officials are considering raising the legal age to smoke and own firearms, a push to lower the voting age is gaining steam.

“Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.” — Calvin Coolidge Returning from World War II, realizing the necessity to accommodate economic growth and prosperity, President Dwight D. […]

‘The Undersanders purposefully applied for and received food stamps for 19 months to determine if anyone who does not need the aid could still receive it.’

Congressional Republicans are proposing stricter work requirements for people who get food stamps. A new poll shows broad support for the changes. Even though it’s called the farm bill, the […]

Increasing Illinois’ gas tax at 85 cents a gallon would make it nearly one-and-a-half times Pennsylvania’s 58 cents a gallon.

Some are questioning if perhaps they are over-regulating certain occupations.

Observers of Wisconsin’s sizzling economy see its success rooted in sound fiscal management by the legislature and governor, but they also point out a few concerns underlying the state’s record-low […]

A planning agency is warning that the suburban business environment might be starting to slow down, but locals are skeptical. The suburban counties are typically seen as one of the […]

At least six states have adopted similar legislation.

‘Unlike today, these reformers did not share a communal creed, political leaning, or a string of common moral values.’