Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without changes.
Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Two chambers ‘very close’ on agreement, but further amendments expected
Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Report says natural gas prices could triple in next 10 years without state action
Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn joined Republican Rep. Ryan Spain Tuesday in calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow citizens to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments on the ballot through petitions.
Lawmakers set to consider nuclear energy on final day of veto session Lawmakers set to consider nuclear energy on final day of veto session No movement on efforts to extend scholarship tax credit, allow legislative staff to unionize