State announces first REV Act tax credit to Decatur manufacturer State announces first REV Act tax credit to Decatur manufacturer Tuesday, September 6, 2022 The state on Tuesday announced the award of the first electric vehicle manufacturing-targeted tax incentives made possible by a law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker last year.
Capitol Briefs: State announces energy assistance, violence prevention grants, EV rebates Capitol Briefs: State announces energy assistance, violence prevention grants, EV rebates Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Beginning Thursday, low-income families in Illinois can begin applying for state assistance on their natural gas, propane and electricity bills.
ANALYSIS: Energy bill fact checks needed after first Bailey-Pritzker forum ANALYSIS: Energy bill fact checks needed after first Bailey-Pritzker forum Friday, August 26, 2022 There was a lot to unpack at Wednesday’s candidate forum which saw Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey appear on the same stage, albeit at different... Read more
Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum with accusations of lies Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum with accusations of lies Wednesday, August 24, 2022 The candidates for Illinois governor faced questioning about their agriculture-related policies Wednesday in an outbuilding on a McLean County farm. Read more
ANALYSIS: Notes and quotes from Illinois State Fair political days ANALYSIS: Notes and quotes from Illinois State Fair political days Friday, August 19, 2022 Along with fried foods, carnival rides and an 800-pound cow made of butter, the Illinois State Fair is known for its political theater. For the Statehouse press corps, it means we clear our... Read more
‘Democrats deliver’ is party’s rallying cry at State Fair festivities ‘Democrats deliver’ is party’s rallying cry at State Fair festivities Wednesday, August 17, 2022 In one of the largest annual gatherings of Illinois Democrats on Wednesday, the party had a message for its faithful that attended a pair of Illinois State Fair week events: “Democrats... Read more
Pritzker talks session timeline, highlights infrastructure spending Pritzker talks session timeline, highlights infrastructure spending Tuesday, August 16, 2022 In a series of downstate news conferences coinciding with the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker this week gave an update on the possibility of a special session, outlined new state... Read more
State lays out $34.6B multi-year spending plan for roads, bridges, ports, airports, rail and transit State lays out $34.6B multi-year spending plan for roads, bridges, ports, airports, rail and transit Friday, August 12, 2022 The Illinois Department of Transportation on Friday laid out a $34.6 billion six-year spending plan for road, bridge, transit, rail, airport and port upkeep. Read more