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America 250: Founding fathers, presidents point to the Bible as the anchor of liberty
By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square As America 250 celebrations are underway, Americans are remembering the convictions of the founding fathers and presidents who pointed to the Bible as “the anchor...
Poll: Majority of Americans believe country not adhering to founding ideals
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square American voters overwhelmingly support their country’s founding ideals – yet the majority also believe that the U.S. is failing to live up to them, according...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Beecher Village Board for June 8, 2026
Beecher Village Board Meeting | June 8, 2026 Overall Meeting Summary The Beecher Village Board, meeting June 8 in the police department community room, handled a light but varied agenda...
Beecher 200-U Board Buys Red Rover Substitute Software for $7,800
Beecher 200-U Board of Education Meeting | June 10, 2026 Article Summary: The Beecher 200-U board approved the purchase of Red Rover substitute-management software at a cost of $7,800, beginning...
Trump-backed Letlow wins Louisiana Republican Senate runoff
By Nolan MckendryThe Center Square U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Saturday, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff that became a test...
Poll: Voters more likely to support GOP over Trump
By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Republican voters are more likely to identify themselves as supporters of the party itself rather than supporters of President Donald Trump, results of a new...
Report: Texas and Florida are leading in tort reform, Boom Belt success
By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square Texas and Florida are leading in tort reform, bringing more business and economic growth to southern Boom Belt states, the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute...
Poll: 96% want Senate candidates to address Social Security cuts
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square Ninety-six percent of voters want Senate candidates to explain how they'll prevent an automatic 22% Social Security benefit cut for 70 million Americans, a new...
Energy group praises bill curbing EPA regulatory ‘abuses’
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square Recently introduced legislation that would rein in certain regulatory powers of the Environmental Protection Agency has drawn praise from dozens of energy industry groups. The...
Taxpayer cost questions surround push for suicide prevention measures on I-74 Bridge
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Suicide prevention advocates are renewing calls for safety measures on the Interstate 74 Bridge, arguing that...
America 250: Celebrating the first attorneys general who fought for freedom
By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence, they are also celebrating the first attorneys general who helped establish the justice system. Among the first...
Beecher Honors Murray Family for Years of Emergency Service
Beecher Village Board Meeting | June 8, 2026 Article Summary: The board recognized longtime Emergency Management Agency volunteers Dale, Sherry and Karalyne Murray — who are relocating to Tennessee —...
Texas becomes first state to make Bible required reading
By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square After several days of hearings and votes, the Texas State Board of Education voted late Friday to require a reading list for every grade level...
