Republicans, Democrats stand together on increased gas tax Republicans, Democrats stand together on increased gas tax Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Wednesday at the Capitol, representatives of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce joined one Democrat and two Republican lawmakers who said they are ready to take the lead on an infrastructure bill, and all sources of revenue – including hikes to the motor fuel tax and vehicle registration fees – are on the table.
Lawmakers, youth push to lessen impacts of traumatic childhood events Lawmakers, youth push to lessen impacts of traumatic childhood events Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Wednesday, state lawmakers marked the first Trauma-Informed Awareness Day by speaking about the importance of addressing adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, that people carry with them through life.
Democrats call expungement provision ‘critical’ to marijuana legalization Democrats call expungement provision ‘critical’ to marijuana legalization Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Criminal record expungement language in a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois might be unconstitutional. That is the warning one chief county law enforcement official gave to the... Read more
Opponents say bill would deter protesters of energy industries in Illinois Opponents say bill would deter protesters of energy industries in Illinois Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Representatives of more than 50 groups statewide said during a news conference Tuesday morning at the Capitol that House Bill 1633 provides protections to “big industry” that could... Read more
Take me out to the ballgame … and betting window? Take me out to the ballgame … and betting window? Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Sports betting could take place at the home of the White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Cubs depending on which details emerge in a final bill to legalize the practice in Illinois. Rep. Michael... Read more
K-12 advocates join calls for infrastructure spending K-12 advocates join calls for infrastructure spending Tuesday, May 14, 2019 A group of K-12 education representatives on Tuesday added to the chorus of calls for a statewide capital infrastructure bill that goes beyond road and bridge projects. At a Capitol press event,... Read more
Illinois aims to halt HIV spread by 2030 Illinois aims to halt HIV spread by 2030 Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker and several public health advocates outlined an ambitious plan Tuesday to halt the spread of HIV in Illinois by 2030. Pritzker unveiled a multi-pronged strategy called... Read more
State lawmakers at odds over capital bill funding State lawmakers at odds over capital bill funding Thursday, May 9, 2019 House Democrats advanced a $2.44 billion plan to pay for state transportation infrastructure improvements Thursday that hinges on a hike in the motor fuel tax, vehicle registrations and fees.... Read more