7+ hour, 3+ min ago  (292+ words) This week, the focus shifts to the consumer, with March retail sales and the National Association of Realtors" pending home sales report. Both reports are likely to point to a modest pickup from February. For retail sales, part of the…...

8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (501+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Supreme Court will begin its final oral arguments sitting of the current term on Monday. The justices will hear several high profile arguments on various issues before the term ends in June. On Wednesday, justices will…...

8+ hour, 2+ min ago  (613+ words) (The Center Square) " As part of Texas" celebration of the founding of the United States, a new monument was unveiled in Austin commemorating 69 patriots who fought for U. S. independence who later came to Texas. Texas is also celebrating its first U. S. Navy…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (488+ words) (The Center Square) " Eight children were killed early Sunday in domestic-related shootings at three Shreveport homes, authorities said. Shreveport Police Department spokesman and public affairs officer Chris Bordelon said at a morning news conference that a total of 10 people were…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago  (452+ words) (The Center Square) " Gov. J. B. Pritzker says he would like the General Assembly to move faster on legislation for the Chicago Bears, but questions about taxation loom large over a proposed megaprojects bill. When asked for an update at an event…...

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (569+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Chevron is being celebrated by the energy industry, but it does not end Louisiana's coastal litigation. In other words, the ruling may reshape where these cases are fought more than…...

10+ hour, 3+ min ago  (421+ words) (The Center Square) " Supporters of Illinois" proposed "Homes for Good Act" say the measure could reduce recidivism and improve public safety by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing people leaving prison " stable housing. Jennifer Vollen-Katz, executive director of the…...

13+ hour, 3+ min ago  (669+ words) Taxpayer advocates are applauding the Trump administration over its efforts calling for medical price transparency in federal employee health-care plans while health-care industry leaders are pushing back. The Office of Personnel Management requested comments from industry leaders and health-care experts…...

14+ hour, 2+ min ago  (372+ words) (The Center Square) " As North Carolina's economy grows, the number of jobs are increasing faster than the people needed to fill them, according to a new study by the state's public university system. By 2034, the number of jobs is projected…...

16+ hour, 3+ min ago  (212+ words) (The Center Square) " The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state's unemployment rate reached 5% in February, up 0. 1 percentage point from January and up 0. 3 percentage point from the same month, one year ago. According to data from the U. S. Bureau of…...