Bills’ aim: More revenue through closing tax loopholes Bills’ aim: More revenue through closing tax loopholes Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Admitting it will take two years to see any new revenue from a progressive state income tax, Fair Economy Illinois has ideas for raising money in the meantime.
Environmental groups push again for ‘fracking’ transparency Environmental groups push again for ‘fracking’ transparency Wednesday, February 6, 2019 A coalition of environmental groups, backed by some Democratic state lawmakers, are making another attempt this year to pass legislation requiring more public disclosure about horizontal fracturing, or “fracking” wells in the state.
Bill would require faster reporting of opioid dispensing Bill would require faster reporting of opioid dispensing Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Pharmacies in Illinois would have less time to report dispensing opioid medications and other controlled substances under a bill making its way through the General Assembly. The House Human... Read more
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 CAPITOL BRIEFS: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 Tuesday, February 5, 2019 A bill that would slash local property taxes by 10 percent over the next two years has been introduced in the Illinois House. State Rep. David McSweeney (R- Barrington Hills) introduced that... Read more
Bright picture of college savings programs painted for Senate committee Bright picture of college savings programs painted for Senate committee Tuesday, February 5, 2019 The Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday learned that assets are strong and accounts are up for Illinois' two state-managed college savings programs, Bright Directions and Bright Start. Read more
Illinois’ Catholic bishops urge rejecting marijuana legalization Illinois’ Catholic bishops urge rejecting marijuana legalization Monday, February 4, 2019 Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois will face stiff opposition this year from leaders of the state’s largest religious denomination. The six Catholic bishops in... Read more
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 CAPITOL BRIEFS: Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 Monday, February 4, 2019 On Friday, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s office announced legislation to reduce the “monopoly period” of expensive pharmaceuticals when their prices suddenly spike. When new drugs are... Read more
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 CAPITOL BRIEFS: Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 Thursday, January 31, 2019 Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is imploring the General Assembly to be realistic with revenue projections this year to avoid adding to the state’s backlog of unpaid bills. A compromise... Read more