Harris County wins early victory in Ken Paxton immigration lawsuit, attorney general appeals

An attempt by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to stop Harris County from funding legal services for immigrants facing deportation hit a roadblock Tuesday.

Illinois lawmakers skeptical about Chicago Bears possibly moving to Indiana, while Hoosier leaders tee up the football

The Chicago Bears announced they will consider moving to Indiana if they can’t get the deal they want in Illinois. Illinois ...

Indiana officials excited by Chicago Bears’ interest

Northwest Indiana mayors and state officials have been beaming with pride since the Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that the team’s search for a new stadium location includes the region.
The Republic

Gov. Braun says he’ll work to build Chicago Bears a stadium in northwest Indiana

“The Chicago Bears recognize Indiana’s pro-business climate, and I am ready to work with them to build a new stadium in ...
Planet Detroit

DTE Energy’s Saline data center contracts win quick state approval, despite uproar

The $7 billion, 1.4 gigawatt Oracle and OpenAI data center is planned for 575 acres of farmland south of Ann Arbor.
The Texan

Judge Greenlights Paxton Lawsuit over Harris County’s Taxpayer-Funded Illegal Immigrant Defense Fund

A district court judge ruled that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Harris County’s taxpayer-funded legal ...

Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88

Four-term North Carolina Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, ...