Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Sunday, May 26, 2024 Two chambers ‘very close’ on agreement, but further amendments expected
Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year Monday, May 20, 2024 Nursing homes still grappling with worker shortage, cost increases
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 Read more
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 Read more
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