The Center Square, Author at MyHometownToday.com

House committee opens investigation into Minnesota welfare fraud

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

Congress has begun an investigation of a large-scale fraud scheme that led to hundreds of millions of dollars being stolen from Minnesota's social welfare programs under Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. ... Read More.

Trump admin implements swath of visa restrictions for dozens of countries

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

The Trump administration has implemented a swath of visa restrictions citing national security threats, human rights abuses and illegal immigration. After National Guard troops were shot in Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

WATCH: Admiral to tell Congress suspected drug boat still posed threat

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

The U.S. Navy admiral who ordered additional military strikes on a damaged boat with two survivors plans to tell Congress the suspected smugglers planned to continue the run, making them legitimate targets. ... Read More.

Paid leave attract more parents? Lawmakers hope so, again

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The decades-long battle for paid parental leave in the U.S. has moved in fits and starts, with thirteen states and the District of Columbia currently mandating paid leave for working parents. ... Read More.

Netflix bid for Warner Bros draws antitrust warnings from GOP lawmakers

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

Netflix's attempt to buy major assets from Warner Bros Discovery is already facing criticism from Republican lawmakers who say the proposed deal could raise significant antitrust concerns. U.S. Sen.... Read More.

Legislators float comprehensive housing bill

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Amidst a nationwide housing crisis, Pennsylvania is short at least 100,000 housing units, according to the Department of Community and Economic Development. A bipartisan group... Read More.

Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering including California, Texas, Georgia, Washington and more. National sportsbooks... Read More.

New York ‘gas ban’ law congressional challenge moves ahead

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - New York's pending ban on natural gas in new buildings and homes could be preempted by a plan working its way through Congress, which would block states from setting restrictions on new fossil fuel hookups. ... Read More.

Arrest made in 2021 RNC, DNC pipe bomb case

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

The FBI has reportedly arrested a suspect in relation to pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021. According... Read More.

Probe faults NYPD for ‘sanctuary’ law violation

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - An NYPD officer violated the city's "sanctuary" laws by setting up a system to notify federal authorities about suspects sought for immigration enforcement, according to an investigation by the city. ... Read More.

Penny: State revenue, retailers’ leverage strategy are in report’s thoughts

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

State governments are left holding the bag on the U.S. government's halt to the production of a penny, a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures says. ... Read More.

Outgoing NYC mayor bans Israel divestment

Thursday, December 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be barred from making business or pension disinvestment decisions targeting Israel under an executive order signed by the outgoing mayor. ... Read More.