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California’s Capitol renovation project, expected to exceed $1 billion, is drawing scrutiny over widespread nondisclosure agreements. More on The Center Square Daily.

Government spending on seniors' benefits soon to make up majority of federal budget thecentersquare.com/national/artic…

Bill to let felons vote from prison draws criticism from Republicans thecentersquare.com/illinois/artic…

Supreme Court yet to decide high profile cases thecentersquare.com/national/artic…

Minnesota’s Medicaid fraud scandal is drawing renewed scrutiny, with federal officials warning that stronger controls are needed. More on The Center Square Daily.

WATCH: Longview superintendent in court on obstruction charges in school sex assault case thecentersquare.com/washington/art…

New York Democrats are moving forward with new “sanctuary” protections aimed at limiting cooperation with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The proposal would restrict ICE activity in schools, senior centers and other “sensitive” locations without a judicial warrant. Read more: thecentersquare.com/new_york/artic…

A legal dispute in Wisconsin is drawing attention to voter roll access, federal funding, and election system transparency. More on The Center Square Daily.

DOJ officials say major fraud schemes in multiple states remain active, with new prosecutors being deployed to pursue charges. More on The Center Square Daily.

Environmental groups and local plaintiffs are appealing a Louisiana judge’s ruling that cleared the way for another massive data center campus linked to Amazon Web Services in northwest Louisiana. “This is a way to hold cities accountable for the decisions that they make and adhere to the policies that are on the books” Read more: thecentersquare.com/louisiana/arti…

Minnesota Democrats and Republicans are both praising a massive federal Medicaid fraud crackdown after prosecutors charged 15 people accused of stealing more than $90 million from state-managed programs. Federal officials called it one of the largest Medicaid fraud cases in state history. Read more: thecentersquare.com/minnesota/arti…

Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving closer to a statewide “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban in schools as teachers and parents say smartphones are fueling classroom disruptions, online conflicts and declining student focus. “We've got to move one of these bills and do it fast,” one lawmaker said. Read more: thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/a…

WATCH: DCYF secretary refutes fraud claims, says agency needs funding for more audits thecentersquare.com/washington/art…

President Trump wanted the immigration enforcement bill on his desk by June 1. Now Congress is leaving town without a vote after Republican senators clashed over a controversial DOJ “anti-weaponization fund” and other provisions in the package. Read more: thecentersquare.com/national/artic…

Michigan state officials are raising concerns over alleged misuse of grant funds, while calls grow for a federal review. Watch more on The Center Square Daily.

“They’re not going to have a nuclear weapon.” President Trump doubled down Thursday on what he called the U.S. “red line” for Iran during ongoing negotiations. Read more: thecentersquare.com/national/artic…

During remarks to The Center Square, President Trump emphasized that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is a top priority.

Colorado voters could decide on a ballot initiative requiring hundreds of millions more for road projects this November. But a new report says pending legislation could significantly reduce the funding impact. Read more: thecentersquare.com/colorado/artic…

Economists say large sporting events may generate tens of millions in activity—but far less than the billions often claimed. More on The Center Square Daily

Legal advocates say Illinois’ FOID requirement shifts the burden onto individuals to prove eligibility for a constitutional right. Watch more on The Center Square Daily.