Illinois corporations now must report on board diversity Illinois corporations now must report on board diversity Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Public corporations with headquarters in Illinois will soon have to file public disclosures about the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of their boards of directors. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on
Pro-life law firm says Raoul, other AGs, should ‘stay in their own lane’ Pro-life law firm says Raoul, other AGs, should ‘stay in their own lane’ Monday, August 26, 2019 An anti-abortion law firm official said Monday that Attorney General Kwame Raoul was “interfering” in Indiana’s health care regulation system when he filed a court document in support of an abortion facility trying to open there. Peter Breen of the Thomas More Society, said officials in South Bend, Indiana, the selected site of the facility, have a “right to ensure that...
New Illinois laws take aim at high maternal death rates, racial disparities New Illinois laws take aim at high maternal death rates, racial disparities Monday, August 26, 2019 Illinois is taking steps to combat troubling maternal and infant mortality statistics after one lawmaker was moved to action by a series of reports which showcased the state’s and... Read more
In reversal, Aunt Martha’s will now accept federal funds In reversal, Aunt Martha’s will now accept federal funds Friday, August 23, 2019 Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness, one of Illinois’ three family planning organizations, confirmed Friday it will accept federal funds it formerly declined because its medical... Read more
Raoul, other AGs, ask court to allow Indiana abortion clinic to open Raoul, other AGs, ask court to allow Indiana abortion clinic to open Friday, August 23, 2019 An abortion clinic in northern Indiana should be allowed to open, Illinois’ top lawyer argued in a court filing, because women crossing state lines to seek access to such care “can... Read more
Pritzker signs bill phasing in $40K minimum teacher pay Pritzker signs bill phasing in $40K minimum teacher pay Thursday, August 22, 2019 Some teachers in Illinois will get a pay raise starting next year, thanks to a bill that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Thursday. House Bill 2078, which passed the General Assembly... Read more
Reports, released and not released, put Capitol workplace culture in spotlight Reports, released and not released, put Capitol workplace culture in spotlight Thursday, August 22, 2019 House Speaker Michael Madigan believes the three other legislative groups should conduct independent reviews of their workplaces, his chief of staff said. Meanwhile, Rep. David McSweeney said it... Read more
Effect of family planning funds refusal unclear for Illinois orgs Effect of family planning funds refusal unclear for Illinois orgs Wednesday, August 21, 2019 It is unclear what effect the decision by Illinois’ three family planning organizations to decline millions of federal grant dollars will have on associated clinics in the state. The U.S.... Read more