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Commentary: On the idea’s 30th anniversary, could our governors stop corporate giveaways?

Thirty years ago this summer, two former governors—Michigan’s John Engler and Illinois’ Jim Edgar—arrived at the National Governors Association meeting with a radical idea: that states band together and stop handing taxpayer-funded subsidies to private businesses. The idea fizzled, and we’ve since seen ever-increasing corporate handouts. As governors convene this…

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Takeaways from first primaries since Roe v. Wade overturned

A rare Republican who supports abortion rights found success in Colorado in the first primary elections held since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

The Independent UK

What happened in Tuesday’s elections in 7 states

Primaries on Tuesday settled intraparty battles in Colorado, Illinois, Mississippi, New York, Oklahoma and Utah and filled a vacant seat in Nebraska.

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Trump-backed candidate who called Roe v Wade ruling a ‘victory for white life’ wins Illinois primary

Representative Mary Miller beats representative Rodney Davis in a member-on-member primary

The Independent UK

Giannoulias scores political comeback with Democratic nomination for secretary of state

A heated primary that forced Illinois’ top Democrats to pick sides ended with Giannoulias winning handily — his first since mostly bowing out of the public eye after a failed U.S. Senate bid in 2010.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump-backed Illinois Rep. Mary Miller wins GOP primary

The race was seen as a test of former President Trump's influence in the area.

Axios

DeVore wins GOP attorney general contest

Despite a money disadvantage, the man who helped undo Gov. Pritzker’s COVID mask mandate will be the Republican nominee to face Kwame Raoul.

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Bloomington state Rep. Dan Brady cruises to GOP nomination for Illinois secretary of state

Brady, a 21-year General Assembly veteran and deputy minority leader, has promised to modernize the secretary of state’s office.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Downstate farmer’ plows through the field — Darren Bailey handily wins six-candidate GOP governor’s race

With 96% of precincts counted statewide, Bailey had 57.4% of the vote compared to 15.7% for downstate venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan and 15% for third-place candidate Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin.

Chicago Sun-Times

The next showdown: vote on Democratic party chair; Pritzker donated to Kelly potential rivals

Rep. Robin Kelly, the Democratic Party of Illinois chair, is up for reelection as party chief this summer.

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Sean Casten handily defeats Marie Newman in 6th Congressional District primary

“I just got off the phone with Sean and congratulated him on winning this race,” Newman told supporters. “I know some people will not like it, but we need to unite.”

Chicago Sun-Times

When it comes to Black politics, the changing of the guard can feel like a betrayal

The 1st Congressional District primary to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois had 17 challengers, while one strong opponent was trying to upend the legendary U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis.

Chicago Sun-Times

State Rep. Delia Ramirez defeats Ald. Gil Villegas in newly drawn Illinois 3rd District

A jubilant crowd greeted Ramirez, 39, chanting her name as she entered her election party Tuesday. Supporters had created a salsa song they blasted outside a polling place Tuesday: “Delia, she’s ready,” goes the song, “ready to interrupt the corruption.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican Mary Miller Trumps fellow GOP incumbent Rodney Davis in downstate congressional primary

Earlier in the evening, Davis in a statement conceded to Miller, with a nod to her biggest backer. “I’d like to congratulate Congresswoman Miller and President Trump on their victory tonight,” Davis said in a statement. “This was a hard-fought campaign, and I wish her the best.”

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Lake County judge, former sheriff lead in race to succeed Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas on state Supreme Court.

The race in the fall could overturn Democrats’ dominance of the state’s highest court.

Roll Call

Trump-backed Miller beats Davis in Illinois primary - Roll Call

Trump calling Rep. Rodney Davis a "RINO" at a rally became an ad for Rep. Mary Miller in Tuesday's 15th District GOP primary in Illinois.

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Democrats back Casten over Newman in Illinois’ 6th District - Roll Call

Two-term Rep. Sean Casten beat freshman Rep. Marie Newman in the Democratic primary in Illinois' 6th District.

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What happened in Tuesday's elections in seven states - Roll Call

Key races were settled in primaries, runoffs or special elections in Colorado, Illinois, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma and Utah.

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College coaches value club and high school basketball in player evaluation

Loyola coach Drew Valentine sees advantages to both and believes watching a player with his high school and club team is beneficial for different reasons.

The Independent UK

Primary elections 2022 latest: Trump-backed Republican wins in Illinois as New York’s governor cruises to victory

Colorado, New York, Illinois among states voting Tuesday

Benzinga

Stellantis Launches Primary Health Care Center In Ohio To Serve Employees

Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) has launched a primary care health and wellness center in Toledo, Ohio, in collaboration with ProMedica Health System. Starting July, the health-care center will serve more than 9,500 employees and their families working and living within a 15-mile radius of the facility. The 12,000-square-foot health and wellness center will feature 13 examination rooms…

Chicago Sun-Times

Who will take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker this fall? Republican voters get final say in Tuesday’s primary

The winner of the primary will determine whether the state GOP continues as a center-right party in Illinois or gets recast as a subsidiary of former President Donald Trump.

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There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

US House: Boebert primary, runoffs, incumbent vs. incumbent

Six states are holding congressional primary elections, primary runoffs or special elections on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Election 2022: Abortion central in first post-Roe primaries

Tuesday marks the first elections since the Supreme Court revoked a woman's constitutional right to an abortion

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