Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration’s actions cutting federal funding for various programs have cost the people of Illinois $8.4 billion.

Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to know when lawmakers are in Columbia. They'll post news, important schedules, photos/videos ...

The Iowa Senate Education Committee moved more than 10 bills to the Senate floor for debate consideration Wednesday evening. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) ...