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Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez, American Small Businesses Fight Back Against Trump SBA’s Discriminatory Anti-Immigrant Lending Policies
More than 120 small businesses and organizations pen letter of support for Ranking Member Markey’s resolution striking down Trump’s ban on awarding SBA loans to green card holders Letter (PDF) (Washington, September 15) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today garnered additional support from Main Street small businesses for his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s discriminatory policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. In a letter of support, more than 120 American small businesses and community organizations, led by Small Business Majority, applauded Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to overturn the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant lending ban and advocated for the passage of Ranking Member Markey’s CRA resolution in the Senate. House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) is leading the resolution in the House of Representatives. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, Trump’s SBA made an estimated $5.5 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 jobs nationwide. “The Trump administration’s continued attacks on American small businesses and jobs are anti-American, they’re discriminatory, and they’re dragging down our communities and our economy. Thanks to partners like Small Business Majority, countless small businesses, and community organizations, we are fighting back and holding them accountable,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I will not stop fighting to rescind this hateful policy that attacks American entrepreneurs and prevents them from pursuing the American Dream.” “Small businesses and organizations across the country are sending a clear message that the Trump administration's discriminatory lending rules are bad for business,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. “I want to thank Small Business Majority for leading this effort and amplifying the voices of the entrepreneurs who create jobs and strengthen our local economies. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will keep pushing to stop these attacks on the American Dream and ensure that every eligible entrepreneur can access the capital they need to succeed.” In the letter, the small businesses write, “Congress must reaffirm its commitment to serving those who are rightfully and legally entitled to accessing key government guaranteed loan programs in pursuit of the American Dream. Restoring access to responsible, government-guaranteed loans for such a critical segment of our economy will allow thousands of small businesses to access the capital they require to grow and invest in American communities. If Congress does not act to protect access to the very ideals that our country was founded upon by rewarding those who adhere strictly to legal immigration pathways, local economies, communities and Main Street will pay the price.” Ranking Member Markey’s CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and more than 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In July, Ranking Member Markey and Ranking Member Velázquez introduced a bicameral resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential SBA loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. ###
Zach Leonsis named president, vice chair of Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Zach Leonsis, son of Monumental Sports & Entertainment founder and CEO Ted Leonsis, has been named president and vice chairman of MSE.
Man out on bond shoots buyer over PlayStation in business parking lot, deputies say
A man is in custody after allegedly shooting a buyer during an online sale gone wrong in a store parking lot, according to investigators.
Live updates: Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to join diverse speakers at ‘Pro-Human’ AI conference
Live updates and the latest news as lawmakers, actors and religious leaders join ‘Pro-Human’ summit to discuss curbs on artificial intelligence, while Trump has characterized concerns about AI development a “hoax.”
Is collagen a lie?
Collagen powders, gummies and pills have boomed in popularity in recent years boosted by claims that they smooth wrinkles, promote glossy hair and help with joint pain. Amid the noise it can be hard to figure out whether there’s any actual science behind the promise of looking younger for longer. Luckily Dr Xand van Tulleken has spent the past three years writing Make me well: a quest to understand the confusing world of wellness, and his chapter on collagen dives deep into the evidence. He tells Madeleine Finlay what collagen does in the body, how we can get it without splashing out on expensive supplements, and why getting to the truth behind wellness claims can be so hard
Iowa bill limiting hospital charges coming after Mission Cancer columns
Register's Reader Watchdog columns on UIHC cancer clinic fee hikes are drawing attention, possible legislation from Iowa lawmakers.
Dowman has to 'earn' minutes
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman, who has been an unused substitute on four occasions for the Gunners this season, will get his chance in the team, but it must be earned, says boss Mikel Arteta. The 16-year-old attacker made 13 appearances in all competitions last season and scored against Everton to become the youngest scorer in Premier League history. Arteta did not name Dowman on the bench in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland and could not guarantee he would start at Portman Road in the EFL Cup against Ipswich on Tuesday.
New commission works to untangle challenges at health licensing boards
After state audits reported inadequate response times by some health licensing boards to complaints about licensees, and other boards behind on healthcare facility inspections, lawmakers set up a new commission to address the issues causing those oversight issues.
The Young State Lawmakers Who Might Fix Our Polarization Problem
Gen Z and millennial legislators are more open to bipartisanship and compromise than many might think.
Albany County lawmakers reject clothing sales tax cut
The Republican-led measure split mainly down party lines, with most Democrats voting against the move.
Trump’s See-No-Evil AI Policy
Lawmakers from both parties are worried. But the president isn’t listening.
Jean Smart makes Emmy history as she goes undefeated for ‘Hacks’
Jean Smart just made Emmy history as the first woman to win for every season of her show following her fifth victory for ‘Hacks.’ She has also tied the all-time acting record.
UW Health celebrating 60th anniversary of Transplant Center
For 60 years, some of the most critical and life-saving medical miracles in the world have happened in our backyard.
Northwest Florida lawmakers, business leaders weigh in on AI power and safety
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Northwest Florida lawmakers and business leaders are weighing in on the power of artificial intelligence.
South Dakota Political Giant Lars Herseth Of Houghton Dies At 80
H. Lars Herseth died Saturday, Sept. 12 following a bout with cancer, according to a death notice released by the family of the longtime lawmaker, agriculture
Arteta insists Arsenal star ‘will get his chance’
Mikel Arteta insists Max Dowman will get opportunities in the Arsenal first team this season – but says he must earn his minutes like every other player in the squad.The highly-rated youngster has b...
St. Tammany Parish president shares health update
“I look forward to getting back to my normal pace soon," Mike Cooper said.
Anthropic's AI panic has finally reached Congress
California lawmakers are demanding Congress pass AI safety laws.
Barry-Eaton health officials to provide update on ricin exposure at Hastings’ Tyden Lofts
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is expected to provide an update Monday on a ricin exposure that prompted the evacuation of Tyden Lofts in Hastings.
‘Party for sale’? Reform’s £72m donation causes huge backlash
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Reform UK’s £72m of political donations, and the backlash against them
Trump-Linked PAC Uses Marijuana Business Donations To Campaign For GOP Lawmakers—Including Some Who Voted Against Legalization
A political action committee that shares the same treasurer as President Donald Trump’s own super PAC is using money raised from marijuana business donations to launch a series of ads for 11 vulnerable Republican members of Congress—including several who have voted against legislation to legalize cannabis. As Marijuana Moment recently reported, some of the U.S.’s […]
UC Berkeley welcomes rising stars in math and physics
UC Berkeley is welcoming a powerhouse lineup of trailblazing scientists to advance its research enterprise.The Division of Mathematical
Pre-election agenda may prove too ambitious for Congress
WASHINGTON — With college football season in full swing, lawmakers in Congress could take up student athlete compensation issues facing intercollegiate athletics. They could follow last week’s 25th anniversary of
Cherry Grove cookie business seeks solution after city shuts down sales cart
A Cherry Grove cookie business is fighting to keep its cart running after the city shut it down over an anonymous complaint the owner says is false.
Texas health department requests additional funding to support local departments, maintain programs
The Texas Department of State Health Services is requesting $230 million in additional funding from state lawmakers to support local health departments, maintain critical programs and handle new responsibilities. On Friday, the agency presented its budget request ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
The politics of AI, part two
First it was data centres that concerned voters and lawmakers — now they’re worrying about the models themselves
Popular young rapper dead at 22 after being ambushed by six gunmen. Here’s the latest
More than 50 shots were fired in the incident.
Lancaster County lawmakers support regulating Flock cameras
Across Lancaster County, video cameras are recording the license plates of passing cars, along with their vehicle make, model and paint color, and storing that information in searchable databases.
Kyle Larson Survives Gateway Chaos to Reignite Championship Hopes
Kyle Larson needed a win. Instead, he got one of the wildest victories of his career. Larson survived a chaotic Gateway race Sunday to win the Enjoy Illinois 300. He beat Alex Bowman in overtime for a Hendrick Motorsports 1-2 finish. The victory ended Larson’s 51-race winless streak. It also launched him into second place…
Gateway Turns the Chase Upside Down After Larson Victory
The NASCAR Cup Series Chase just got a whole lot more interesting. Kyle Larson won a chaotic Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway on Sunday. The victory moved Larson to second in the championship standings. It also ended a 51-race winless streak. Larson beat teammate Alex Bowman in overtime by 0.333 seconds. That Hendrick Motorsports 1-2…
ICE arrests a woman who had gone through miscarriage
For several nights, ICE held her at the agency's field office in Burlington without medical care. For more than a year, immigrants and their attorneys have alleged inadequate conditions at this facility.
'Back in Black' review: Christopher Walken is hilarious as a quirky undertaker
Ella Ballentine goes from "Anne of Green Gables" to "The Vampire Lestat," to a killer comedy.
Top Lawmakers Agree AI’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix
As warnings rapidly mount over the pace and potential dangers of artificial intelligence development, the top Republican and Democrat in the House agreed on Sunday that Congress should put guardrails in place.
Grassroots initiative bringing candidates' stances on science issues
Salisbury, Md. – With election season underway, a nationwide grassroots initiative is working to put candidates’ stances on certain science policy issues in front of voters. Scientist Network for Advancing Policy (SNAP) is a non-partisan, grassroots coalition of early-career scientists and researchers. As midterm elections get closer, they’re working to make sure voters know their candidates’ positions on science and...
I ditched Fitbit and Samsung Health tracking for this private alternative
The open-source smartwatch that does health tracking without the surveillance
Tech CEO worries about AI development spur political reaction
Top U.S. lawmakers are calling for talks to begin on Capitol Hill about a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, after the heads of some of the most prominent tech companies called for a slowdown of their own industry’s development of AI. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman. It was edited by Brett Neely, Michael Levitt and Sarah Robbins. Our director is Jordan-Marie Smith. And our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
Orlando Bloom has spoken with Johnny Depp about reuniting for a new ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movie
While speaking with EW at TIFF to promote his strange new drama, ‘Bucking Fastard,’ Orlando Bloom confirmed he has spoken with ‘amazing’ Johnny Depp about reuniting for a new ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movie.
Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
(CNN) — The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those concerns are inflated and secondary to winning the AI race with China.Some Democratic lawmakers last week pressured House Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the chamber immediately to work on AI regulation, citing what they describe as the “catastrophic risk posed by advanced artificial intelligence.” But the Louisiana Republican on Sunday resisted those calls, instead saying industry leaders should meet with lawmakers to find “balance” in any potential guardrails.“If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that is a threat to every single American,” Johnson said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama told Democrats to make artificial intelligence regulation a central part of their agenda during a private fundraiser Thursday, warning that the technology could be dangerous “if we don’t get on top of it.”In a fireside chat with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Obama said whoever runs in the 2028 presidential election should have a “very clear plan” on AI, adding that he saw the need for a “blueprint” on AI guardrails even at the end of his presidency a decade ago.“Certainly, if I were running for president next year, this would be one of my central agendas, and I would have a very clear plan, and I would talk about this, and I would say, ‘Here’s our plan for safety, here’s our plan for making sure our kids are not corrupted by this,’” he said, per excerpts of the remarks provided to CNN by his office. Obama’s remarks were first reported by the New York Times.Concerns over the rapid acceleration of AI reached a fever pitch after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote in a 3,800-word essay Saturday that the race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown. The call to action came after an OpenAI test model breached the Hugging Face online platform, deepening concerns about cybersecurity.In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Saturday, Amodei called on industry leaders to work together to avoid “the wrong paths” and the possibility of AI harming humanity.One Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, resigned from the firm over worries that the industry wasn’t doing enough to prevent AI from destroying humanity by the end of the decade.Obama said Democrats need a plan to get their agenda on AI underway should they win the House majority in this year’s midterms.Speaking to Jeffries, who is presumed to be speaker of the House should Democrats prevail in November, Obama said, “Once you are speaker, I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for a very public conversation, and you can break it out into three or four or five issues.”Obama stressed that the framework should be centered on the reality that the technology can’t be stuffed “back into a box.”“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think can be dangerous. If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s beneficial,” Obama said, laying out examples of AI’s potential use in drug development and finding pathways to a clean energy future.“We don’t want to shut off those opportunities, but we have to understand that this is a tool,” he said.Jeffries agreed with the former president in a statement provided to CNN on Sunday.“President Obama is correct that decisive action must be taken on Artificial Intelligence,” he said, adding, “In the majority, we will move urgently on this issue with a legislative response that recognizes the importance of American companies continuing to lead in the Artificial Intelligence area, while putting in place meaningful guardrails that protect the American people from bad actors and the very real damage that can be done to humanity.”Jeffries also accused Republicans of having “abdicated their responsibility to govern” and said Democrats “will not repeat their error.”A source familiar with Obama’s thinking said the former president sees Amodei’s letter and similar reaction from other tech moguls as an encouraging development.But President Donald Trump waved off their concerns, saying he is not worried about any existential threat posed by AI, focusing instead on the US winning in its development of the technology over China.“We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly, I want to keep it that way,” Trump said to reporters at the Amgen Irish Open on Sunday.About the concerns expressed by Democrats and others over the technology, the president said, “I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up that shouldn’t be bringing it up, and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen.”One of Trump’s top economic advisers, Kevin Hassett, also rejected the calls for slowing the technology down, saying on Sunday the bigger concern is a scenario in which a “malevolent actor has access to an AI that’s better than the one we have that can protect us.”Hassett, the National Economic Council director, said on “State of the Union” the White House may hold meetings this week about addressing Amodei’s concerns, but he did not specify whether Trump had floated greater safeguards.“I have concerns that if we don’t win AI, we’re going to be put in a very bad position,” Hassett said. “We are leading China right now.”CNN’s Alison Main and Molly English contributed to this report.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
(CNN) — The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those
Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those concerns are inflated and secondary to winning the AI race with China.
Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
(CNN) — The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those
Business back on track, all vacancies filled after spell of uncertainty for Comstock board
It is business as usual for Comstock Township's Board of Trustees after they appointed three new members Friday, officially filling all empty seats.
House Democrats urge Speaker Johnson to cancel recess to pass AI safeguards, citing ‘catastrophic’ risk
(CNN) — A group of House Democratic lawmakers is pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the chamber immediately and cancel an upcoming break to address what they describe as the
Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Sunday of competitive risks from China, and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, said Congress should start regulatory talks this week.
Kosovo gets new government but political impasse persists
Kosovo lawmakers have voted in a new government led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti
Assemblyman Rick Zbur explains possible data center regulations he helped write
California lawmakers are working to regulate data centers, which consume significant water and electricity, to ensure they benefit the state’s economy without harming public resources.
Kosovo gets new government but political impasse persists
Kosovo lawmakers have voted in a new government led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti. It follows an early election in June amid a prolonged political crisis. Kurti's government received support
Kosovo gets new government but political impasse persists
Kosovo lawmakers have voted in a new government led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti
Lake in the Hills accepting nominations for Gordon Larsen Business awards
Lake in the Hills is accepting nominations for this year’s Gordon Larsen Business of the Year awards.
China’s FAST telescope maps neutral hydrogen, the cosmic gas for making stars
Survey identifies more than 156,000 extragalactic sources, offering an unprecedented pool for studying the universe’s biggest questions.
Dowman and Salmon start as Arsenal u21s thumped by Chelsea
Arsenal created enough chances to make the contest far tighter, but Chelsea were much more clinical as David Horseman’s side were punished at both ends.Photo by Cameron Howard/Getty ImagesMax Dowman...
MDH Home Health & The MDH Hospice Both Earn CHAP Accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced that McDonough District Hospital Home Health Care and The MDH Hospice have both been
Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $60 that comes with a 5-piece accessories bundle
It's great for everyday computing tasks.
Mental Health Warrior Film Festival brings stories of hope, anxiety and healing to Madison
Recurring recording of WMTV 15 News at 6 p.m. Saturday edition
Mental Health Warrior Film Festival brings stories of hope, anxiety and healing to Madison
The festival was created to give filmmakers a space to explore mental health through storytelling.
Marshall Health Network hosts vaccine drive-thru
The Marshall Health Network offered free drive-thru vaccine clinics Saturday morning.
Testing confirms ricin exposure at Hastings apartment complex, health officials say
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) has confirmed a ricin exposure at Tyden Lofts in Hastings.
Apple Says iPhone 18 Pro Max Sold in U.S. Differs in One Way
As noted by Nicolas Lellouche, who writes for the French tech website Numerama, Apple has updated its tech specs pages for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to clarify which models are equipped with its new C2 cellular modem and where. Apple now says the iPhone 18 Pro has a C2 modem worldwide, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max uses the chip in every country except for the U.S.
Trumann woman arrested after meth, fentanyl and weed seized from business
A Trumann, Arkansas woman has been arrested after a search warrant at a business turned up meth, fentanyl, marijuana, paraphernalia and money, according to the Trumann Police Department.
Governor Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms (D-GA) on Reproductive Health Care
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms delivers remarks on reproductive health care rights in Atlanta.
Overwatch Announces 2 Hero Reworks At BlizzCon 2026
Overwatch reworks Sombra and Roadhog in Season 5, as Sombra becomes a Support hero and Roadhog gains a more team-focused Tank role.
Sterling woman turns farm hobbies into business venture
Shannon Jacobs, along with her husband Brent, is the founder and owner of Roots Market, their farmstead business on the couple’s 3.5 acres between Sterling and Morrison.
Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics
LONDON (AP) — Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received 72 million pounds ($97 million) from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend, fueling …
I finally found an easy way to run Windows apps on Linux without turning my desktop into a science project
Zorin OS made running Windows apps on Linux much easier than I expected, without forcing me to manually configure Wine.
'Julián' review: 'Julián Is a Mermaid' is now a wonderful movie
Three cheers for this family-friendly adventure about love, identity, and finding your community.
Ilika, Genflow Biosciences, EnergyPathways, Ariana Resources, Tertiary Minerals, Light Science Technologies - Small Cap Week in Review
Gameday Live Overtime Correspondents Sept. 11, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Week four of the high school football season was action packed with a ton of great games across central Illinois. Steve Suess and Jonathan Michel join Kurt Pegler and Ryan Risky to break down Normal Community’s thrilling 56-35 win over Notre Dame and Normal West’s big 47-6 win over Bloomington.
WATCH: Normal West vs. Bloomington 9-11-2026
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Watch as Normal West takes on Bloomington in high school football on Friday, Sept. 11.
Trump Says He Would Be OK With China Building Cars in US
WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not oppose Chinese automakers buildings cars in the United States despite widespread opposition from U.S. lawmakers and car companies. "If China wanted to come in and open a plant to build their cars here,
UW Health physician reflects on how volunteering after 9/11 led her to medicine
A UW Health doctor is reflecting on how the events of 9/11 shaped her life’s purpose.
CI Road Trip: Washington High School
Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates visited Washington High School's football stadium on Friday for the CI Road Trip ahead of the Washington vs. Morton game, which is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
Texas health agency asks lawmakers for additional funding to address growing Medicaid, SNAP backlogs
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, or HHSC, asked state lawmakers for additional funding to address a growing backlog of applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP,
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System receives Duke Endowment grant to support maternal and infant health
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has been awarded nearly $1.6 million from The Duke Endowment to participate in the Maternal Infa
BlackRidge Capital launches to fund the “first cheque” for business buyers
Backed by the Carling family office and run by experienced dealmakers, the new finance house specialises in initial-consideration and acquisitio...
Show-Me-State Politics: What’s next in Missouri’s congressional map fight
What a crazy week for Missouri politics.
Megan Terrell Puts People at the Center of Analytics
Megan Terrell, people analytics manager at Howmet Aerospace Inc., discusses data, emerging technology, community and empowering others.
9 stars who swore off awards shows
From social anxiety to frustration with the voting process, these 9 stars had very different reasons for skipping awards shows — even when they were nominated.
Trump-a-palooza: why are Republicans avoiding the president?
This week, Jenna Amatulli is in for Jonathan Freedland and speaks to Guardian US politics correspondent Rachel Leingang
Texas health agency asks lawmakers for additional funding to address growing Medicaid, SNAP backlogs
Texas Health and Human Services is asking the state Legislature for the funding to make more than 600 temporary eligibility worker positions into permanent jobs. The ask comes as Texas' backlog of Medicaid and Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, applications continues to grow.
Black and minority business owners press NC leaders for new state contracting goals
Black and minority buisness owners push back after North Carolina lawmakers eliminated the state's HUB Office.
Business booms as lobbyists push 'priorities' in EU capital
In the shadow of the EU Parliament in Brussels, under a grand white tent filling a museum garden, hundreds of lobbyists, officials and lawmakers hobnob as the cava flows.Those changes did not go far e...
Mississippi Science Festival Returns to LeFleur Museum District on Sept. 19
The Mississippi Science Festival is September 19.
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is getting a facelift. See renderings
A plan to overhaul the front entrance to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry gained approval on Thursday.
Hereford photographer changes business practices after AI child pornography ruling
A photographer in Hereford is changing her business practices after a federal judge ruled AI-generated child pornography is protected by the First Amendment.
Pennsylvania businesses and nonprofits face deadline on skill game machines
Businesses and nonprofits in Pennsylvania are facing uncertainty as state lawmakers prepare to decide the fate of skill game machines before an October 14 deadline.
Virginia lawmakers examine rural healthcare access in the Valley
Virginia lawmakers are looking at how to protect access to healthcare in rural communities as new federal funding cuts could put more pressure on an already strained system.
Skill game machines could soon disappear from many Pennsylvania businesses
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
Wisconsin lawmakers highlight green energy in La Crosse press conference
Two Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are preparing legislation that would transition the state to clean energy by 2050.
Senior House leader to talk about Republicans targeting ‘communism’ in midterms
Conference chairwoman Lisa McClain will focus on Democratic policies, including those on immigration.
Press Release: Haley Stevens Introduces Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act
Haley Stevens and bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill to expand data science education, teacher training, and student access.Quiver AI SummaryBill introduced: Rep. Haley Stevens and Reps. Jim Baird, Don Beyer and Brian Fitzpatrick said they introduced the bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act. The proposal would expand access to data science education and help students gain skills for a data-driven economy.What the bill would do: According
Hockey is already one of the priciest youth sports. New tariffs could make it pricier.
How one Cedar Rapids club is working to keep the sport affordable.
Conservative business group’s multi-PAC strategy flops as General Assembly incumbents prevail
Every Rhode Island lawmaker seeking reelection won their primary Wednesday, despite an effort by The League of RI Businesses to oust progressive incumbents with more moderate Democratic challengers.
Ottawa, Van Buren counties and WMU awarded DHHS funding for mental health services
Three West Michigan counties are set to receive funding for mental health services.
Skill games could be seized from Pa. businesses in October, state police warn
In June, the state Supreme Court ruled the gambling machines are unconstitutional. Lawmakers must regulate them by Oct. 13.
Fall Fab Fest bigger than ever before
Western Michigan University students connected with their communities at the largest Fall Fab Fest to date in the WMU Student Center on Sept. 6, held by Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and
Medical Center at Scottsville hosting free Community Health Fair
The Medical Center at Scottsville Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday at Allen County-Scottsville High School.
Tips on how to turn your side hustle into a business
Podcast host and business advisor David Shands gives tips on how to turn your side hustle into a successful business.