AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPrediction Markets Clash: President Trump is again backing the CFTC’s “exclusive authority” over prediction markets, calling it the “rules of the road” and attacking states that move to regulate them—setting up another federal-versus-state showdown as Illinois and others push back. Tariff Refund Fight: Illinois and other state fiscal leaders are demanding transparency over billions in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling—arguing consumers are being left out while companies get paid. Local Public Safety: East St. Louis-area enforcement actions led to 25 felony charges after a two-night crackdown focused on violent crime and firearms. Housing Push: Illinois Senate Democrats rolled out a package of housing bills aimed at expanding supply and protecting tenants, including limits on certain landlord practices and zoning changes. Small-Town Watch: Carthage’s council is weighing whether to allow chickens in city limits, with a local test run before a final vote.
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