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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on the shooting of Charlie Kirk: "Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments belittling autistic people: "Kids and adults with autism, loving contributors to our society, don't deserve to be stigmatized by a weird nepo baby who once stashed a dead bear in the back seat of his car."

Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, defeating conservative Maria Lazar https://heartlandsignal.com/2026/04/08/chris-taylor-wins-wisconsin-supreme-court-election-defeating-conservative-maria-lazar/

Two Minnesota Republicans stripped of committee assignments after drunk driving incident https://heartlandsignal.com/2026/04/08/two-minnesota-republicans-stripped-of-committee-assignments-after-drunk-driving-incident/

At a Tennessee Washington County Board of Education meeting, board member and district Superintendent Keith Ervin interrupted discussions to tell an underage student board member she was "hot," which the board initially laughed off. "God, you’re hot. Do you know that? Where do you go to school at?"

Maria Lazar called the Dobbs decision “actually very wise” — on camera. Then, she tried to walk it back at the debate. The tape still exists. WCPT 820's Patti Vasquez weighs in on the Wisconsin Supreme Court election happening today.

Republican PAC reveals $124 million spending plan for Ohio and Michigan Senate races https://heartlandsignal.com/2026/04/07/republican-pac-reveals-124-million-spending-plan-for-ohio-and-michigan-senate-races/

John James’ Detroit Tigers home opener message conflicts with Turks & Caicos travel https://heartlandsignal.com/2026/04/03/john-james-detroit-tigers-home-opener-message-conflicts-with-turks-caicos-travel/

Former Army lawyer who resigned because of Hegseth’s policies to run for office in Michigan https://heartlandsignal.com/2026/04/02/former-army-lawyer-who-resigned-because-of-hegseths-policies-to-run-for-office-in-michigan/

Stacy Garrity, the Republican frontrunner in Pennsylvania’s 2026 gubernatorial race, says congressional Republicans were “absolutely correct” to let the premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expire. heartlandsignal.com/2026/03/30/p...

Kansas Republicans defy House Speaker Dan Hawkins and pass prescription drug consumer protections bill https://heartlandsignal.com/2026/03/26/kansas-republicans-defy-house-speaker-dan-hawkins-and-pass-prescription-drug-consumer-protections-bill/

Former Kentucky Gov. Bevin sentenced to 60 days in jail amid legal battle with estranged son https://heartlandsignal.com/2026/03/25/former-kentucky-gov-bevin-sentenced-to-60-days-in-jail-amid-legal-battle-with-estranged-son/