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Rising prices growing concern in Illinois, U.S.

(The Center Square) – As voters express growing concern over inflation, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says federal policies are to blame. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2026 Consumer Price Index report shows overall consumer prices up 4.2% over the last year. The Consumer Price Index for

Hern projected to win Oklahoma GOP Senate primary

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., is projected to win the Republican nomination for Oklahoma’s U.S. Senate seat in an effort to succeed recently installed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Hern’s opponent in the general election on Nov. 3 will be determined in

Oklahoma Senate primary kicks off race to succeed Mullin

(The Center Square) – Oklahoma voters head to the polls Tuesday to take the first step toward filling the U.S. Senate seat vacated by newly installed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Both parties will pick their nominees, with U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., leading the Republican field in

Poll spells disaster for Republicans in 2026 midterms

(The Center Square) – Five months out from the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans’ chances of maintaining control of Congress appear grim, new polling shows. The Center Square’s newest Voters’ Voice Poll revealed that 47% of U.S. registered voters surveyed would vote for a Democratic candidate if elections were held

Weekly Mortgage Rates Climb as Inflation Hits Three-Year High

Weekly Mortgage Rates Climb as Inflation Hits Three-Year High

Mortgage rates are up, as new data shows annual inflation has reached its highest level since 2023. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose six basis points to 6.43% APR in the week ending June 11, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. (A

POLL: Voter inflation concern hits record high as prices keep climbing

(The Center Square) – Voter concern about inflation and prices has surged to its highest level since The Center Square began tracking the issue. According to The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll, conducted by Noble Predictive Insights, a nonpartisan public opinion polling firm, 43% of registered voters included inflation or

Gianfortes accelerate plan to donate historic Hauser Mansion to state

Gov. Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte are accelerating plans to donate the Samuel T. Hauser Mansion to the state of Montana. In 2024, the Gianfortes announced their “private purchase” of the historic residence in Helena for $4 million with plans to donate the property to the state at