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In 2025, Congress passed a key Republican bill that included creating a federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations. #

President Donald Trump’s Oct. 4 order to federalize, or take control of, 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, along with the deployment of 200 Texas guardsmen and another 16 troops from California, has been blocked since last week. #trump

Beginning Friday, Clerk’s Office operations will be reduced, and court staff—currently working at 78 percent of authorized staffing levels—will be reassigned exclusively to work that directly supports essential court functions. #funding

The 168-acre site, once home to the historic Joliet Correctional Center—commonly known as the Collins Street Prison—has been the center of growing controversy. #property

The event comes as QSL America workers enter the fifth month of their strike over what they describe as unfair labor practices, including worker retaliation, harassment and surveillance. #strike

During his tenure, Jones was known for championing education funding reform, expanding economic opportunities for working families, and advocating for historically underserved Black communities. #birthday

The shot at conservatives is a complete misrepresentation of what conservatives actually believe on the issue of immigration. Conservatives strongly support LEGAL immigration. #chruch

The new group, Women for Juliana, will be chaired by U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who offered a strong endorsement of Stratton, framing the campaign as critical to protecting reproductive rights and countering Republican influence in Washington. #woman

Organizers say the goal is to provide practical legal assistance and restore hope for individuals whose past records have created barriers to employment, education and housing. #summit

“Louisiana vs. Callais represents a generational threat to the kind of Black political power for which generations before us have fought and died,” Preston said in a statement. #voting