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Illinois Judge Refuses to Block Law Limiting Credit Card Swipe Fees on Tips and Taxes, Banking Groups Vow to Fight On

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a significant legal ruling, a federal judge on Thursday refrained from halting an Illinois law designed to limit certain charges by credit card companies, which is set to alter transaction fee structures statewide. These companies typically impose “swipe fees” on merchants for processing credit and debit card payments. Last spring, the Illinois Legislature enacted the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, a pioneering law that prohibits these fees on the taxation and gratuity portions of credit and debit card transactions, effective from July 1. This legislative move, part of the state’s budget resolution, … Read more

Legal Setbacks Won’t Deter Efforts for Stricter Gun Laws in Pennsylvania, Advocates Vow

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — The highest court in Pennsylvania has recently upheld a decision that maintains the state’s authority over local gun control measures, posing a significant setback for several cities including Philadelphia that have sought to implement stricter regulations. Despite the ruling, advocacy groups and legislative leaders are preparing to continue their efforts through both legal and legislative channels. Pennsylvania’s preemption law prevents municipalities from enacting or enforcing gun laws that are more restrictive than state legislation. This statute has been a point of contention, especially in larger cities where officials argue that unique local … Read more

Marshall Residents Vow to Appeal Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Ford’s Massive EV Battery Plant

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MARSHALL, Michigan – A judge in Calhoun County has dismissed a lawsuit filed by residents in the Marshall area who were seeking to halt or alter a planned Ford development. Despite the setback, the residents have announced their intentions to appeal the decision. The lawsuit was originally filed by an organization called Committee for Marshall − Not the Megasite, arguing that the city and the city clerk had wrongfully denied their request for a formal vote on a local regulatory decision that would facilitate the construction of the Ford plant. Circuit Judge William Marietti ruled … Read more