Illinois could gain worldwide popularity, Cullerton says Senate President John Cullerton floated the idea Tuesday of making Illinois an Internet gambling hub, suggesting the state could organize a major online poker game and gain worldwide popularity.

State senator Deb Fischer won Nebraska’s Republican Senate primary, the Associated Press projected late Tuesday night. With about 100 percent of precincts reporting, Fischer defeated Nebraska attorney general Jon Bruning 41 percent to 36 percent. State treasurer Don Stenberg- the tea party candidate- was in third...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama#39;s two stalled nominees for the Federal Reserve are likely to clear a Senate procedural hurdle on Thursday, paving the way for anticipated confirmation, the chamber#39;s leaders said on Tuesday. Democratic and Republican aides said they expect Senate approval of the pair as early as Thursday, shortly after the procedural vote, which would take the Fed#39;s ...

Bob Kerrey won the Democratic nomination for Nebraska#39;s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday while Republicans decided a tight three-way race that reflected the divisions within the GOP.

Division among moderate and conservative Senate Republicans erupted Tuesday into an ugly clash at the Statehouse during a meeting on the latest proposal for allocating the chamber#39;s 40 districts.