Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Monday, May 13, 2024 Report says natural gas prices could triple in next 10 years without state action
As Medicaid redeterminations restart, about 73% of state’s recipients remain enrolled As Medicaid redeterminations restart, about 73% of state’s recipients remain enrolled Monday, May 13, 2024 More than 660,000 disenrolled following expiration of COVID-era rule, state reports
For Many Illinoisans in Flood-Prone Areas, Buyouts Are the Only Way Out For Many Illinoisans in Flood-Prone Areas, Buyouts Are the Only Way Out Monday, May 13, 2024 A state government home buyout program has helped hundreds of people move out of harm’s way. But for many, it takes too long. Read more
Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Friday, May 10, 2024 Measure excludes certain tax-exempt entities after negotiations Read more
Stateville may close as early as September under Pritzker’s prison plan Stateville may close as early as September under Pritzker’s prison plan Friday, May 10, 2024 Department of Corrections officials lay out closure, rebuild timeline to lawmakers Read more
House gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs House gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs Thursday, May 9, 2024 Services now in three agencies to be consolidated under one roof Read more
ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts Thursday, May 9, 2024 But admin’s letter to agency directors serves parallel purpose of warning lawmakers Read more
State officials offer last goodbye to former Thompson Center as renovations begin State officials offer last goodbye to former Thompson Center as renovations begin Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Postmodern building sold in 2022 after causing state headaches over maintenance costs Read more