Though Republicans control the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, tight margins may help tether acceptance of federal power grabs to reality.

On Thursday, the Legislative Black Caucus issued a news release condemning the bill as “deeply harmful” and shortsighted.

There's a battle for the 21st District state senate seat — long held and recently vacated by Kevin Kelly — between a relative newcomer and local political stalwart. Republican Jason Perillo, a ...