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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…

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022

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 · Jun 29, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022

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 · Jun 29, 2022

‘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 · Jun 29, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022

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 · Jun 29, 2022

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 · Jun 29, 2022

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 · Jun 29, 2022

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022