April 25, 2024

‘Adopt Kevin or ditch him’: McCarthy’s speakership now at the mercy of Dems

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy could face an unusual alliance of those on both ends of the political spectrum. | Francis Chung/POLITICO The fate of Kevin McCarthy’s speakership now rests in House Democrats’ hands. After relying on Democrats to keep the government funded Saturday, the GOP leader is expected to need them to bail him out

Illinois lawmakers greenlight bill requiring libraries in state to adopt anti-book banning policy

Legislation that requires libraries in Illinois to adopt an anti-book banning policy in order to receive state funding has passed both chambers and now heads to the governor’s desk. The American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights says, “materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their […]

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