Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law Friday, May 17, 2024 Other measures regulate garbage truck littering, allow yoga in schools
With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table Friday, May 17, 2024 With governor’s $1.1 billion plan in question, General Assembly considers its options
Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it Tuesday, May 14, 2024 State leaders honor fallen firefighters at annual Capitol ceremony Read more
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 Thursday, May 9, 2024 But admin’s letter to agency directors serves parallel purpose of warning lawmakers Read more
Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Advocates seek $50M to keep programs operating Read more
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 Friday, May 3, 2024 Forecasting agency says there’s ‘no April surprise’ as month’s haul meets expectations Read more
Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations Thursday, April 25, 2024 Lung Association gives mixed review of state’s air quality Read more
Pritzker says state ‘obviously’ needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits Pritzker says state ‘obviously’ needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits Thursday, April 18, 2024 Governor adds voice to growing consensus that ‘Tier 2’ pensions may violate federal law Read more