Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Lawmakers passed a measure to put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines after more than a year of controversy over several such projects.
Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session The measure narrowly passed the House amid bipartisan opposition
As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry Environmentalists, business, labor groups deep in talks over nascent technology
ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts But admin’s letter to agency directors serves parallel purpose of warning lawmakers
Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track Forecasting agency says there’s ‘no April surprise’ as month’s haul meets expectations
Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions Amendment was introduced and passed within hours