Author: Dani Tietz

State of Illinois

Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Reshape Local Government: Proposed Bills Aim to Consolidate Townships and Streamline Services

The Illinois General Assembly is currently reviewing several bills aimed at reforming local government structures, particularly focusing on townships and their roles within the state. These proposed changes could significantly impact how local services are managed and funded across Illinois. The bills were introduced by Illinois Senator Sen. Suzy Glowiak […]

Federal

Judge Rules DOGE Must Comply with FOIA Requests

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has ordered the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a component of the Trump administration’s efforts to streamline government operations, to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.  DOGE, which has been involved in significant restructuring and downsizing efforts within the federal government, has been […]

Federal

Arlington National Cemetery Removes Notable Black, Hispanic, and Female Veterans’ Histories Amid Pentagon DEI Purge

Arlington National Cemetery has removed links to pages featuring notable Black, Hispanic, and female veterans from its website. This decision is part of a larger effort by the Department of Defense (DOD) to scrub its digital platforms of DEI-related materials, following directives from Pentagon leaders and executive orders by President […]

Federal

EPA Under Trump and Zeldin Moves to Roll Back Environmental Regulations, Citing Business Growth

President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the leadership of Lee Zeldin has unveiled plans to roll back numerous environmental regulations across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure. This move is aimed at fostering business growth. Here are some key areas and specific regulations that will be […]

Federal State of Illinois

Coalition of Attorneys General Sues Trump Administration Over Department of Education Cuts

A coalition of 20 attorneys general, including Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to halt its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. The lawsuit argues that the administration’s actions, which include significant workforce reductions and program cuts, are both […]