Medicaid managed care reform package breeds optimism Medicaid managed care reform package breeds optimism Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Illinois lawmakers took several steps this legislative session to increase efficiencies in the state’s Medicaid managed care system, which has been widely panned by high-volume Medicaid providers since its inception in 2011.
AG warns public not to fall for flood damage scams AG warns public not to fall for flood damage scams Tuesday, June 18, 2019 As Illinois residents take stock of damages caused by record floods which led to disaster proclamations being issued in 34 counties, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging the public to beware of scammers.
Mendoza: Illinois must ‘remain grounded’ amid big budget steps Mendoza: Illinois must ‘remain grounded’ amid big budget steps Monday, June 10, 2019 With a fiscal year 2020 operating budget in place and a historic legislative session in the rearview mirror, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is “cautiously optimistic” about the... Read more
Illinois lurches left in 2019 legislative session Illinois lurches left in 2019 legislative session Thursday, June 6, 2019 After four years of fiscal austerity and the pro-business, anti-union agenda of former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois lawmakers took a sharp turn to the left during the just-completed... Read more
Nursing homes see new regulations, $240 million in added funding Nursing homes see new regulations, $240 million in added funding Thursday, June 6, 2019 Funding for nursing homes serving the state’s most vulnerable elderly populations will increase by $240 million next fiscal year as part of the state’s recently-passed budget. Read more
Illinois lawmaker salaries to increase by about $1,600 Illinois lawmaker salaries to increase by about $1,600 Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Lawmakers earn base salaries of $67,836, a rate which would rise by more than $1,600 July 1 once statutory cost of living increases are applied. They also receive per diem reimbursements and some... Read more
Pritzker after Senate adjourns: ‘Illinois is back’ Pritzker after Senate adjourns: ‘Illinois is back’ Sunday, June 2, 2019 Minutes after the Senate put the final touches on first-term Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s sweeping legislative agenda Sunday, the governor addressed media and delivered a message:... Read more
Graduated tax rates, property tax relief package head to governor Graduated tax rates, property tax relief package head to governor Friday, May 31, 2019 Conditional graduated tax rates and a pair of bills aimed at addressing Illinois’ high property tax costs passed the General Assembly on Friday and will head to the governor. The graduated... Read more