Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move Thursday, June 6, 2024 While more than 460 measures passed, several highly publicized bills stalled
Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Friday, May 31, 2024 Lawmakers adjourned their legislative session this week after passing more than 460 bills since January. Here’s a look at a handful of them.
Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Saturday, May 25, 2024 If signed into law, the measures would expand insurance coverage of pregnancy and postpartum services, maintain abortion as a viable treatment option for women experiencing certain emergencies,... Read more
Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Thursday, May 23, 2024 But some service providers say they’ll be forced to lay off staff without increased state and federal support. Read more
Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships Thursday, May 16, 2024 Local journalism measures have evolved, shrunk since beginning of session Read more
Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Friday, May 10, 2024 Measure excludes certain tax-exempt entities after negotiations Read more
Illinoisans can now get documents notarized online Illinoisans can now get documents notarized online Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Secretary of state office continues offering more online services Read more
Highest-ranking woman in state police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify Highest-ranking woman in state police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify Monday, March 25, 2024 Agency uses women’s police coalition to learn how to recruit more female officers Read more