Capitol Briefs: Pritzker executive order creates advisory council for affordable sickle cell treatment Capitol Briefs: Pritzker executive order creates advisory council for affordable sickle cell treatment Monday, March 18, 2024 Council to recommend how the Illinois Medicaid program can cover new, expensive therapies
Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Tuesday, March 5, 2024 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 clear path for assault weapon registration rules Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated Read more
Advocates hail regulatory ‘earthquake’ as state slashes requested gas rate increases Advocates hail regulatory ‘earthquake’ as state slashes requested gas rate increases Thursday, November 16, 2023 State regulators slashed the rate increase request of four gas utilities. Read more
Capitol Cast: The Capitol News Illinois team recaps the veto session Capitol Cast: The Capitol News Illinois team recaps the veto session Friday, November 10, 2023 Listen to the latest episode of Capitol Cast. Read more
NewsMatch fundraising drive caps exciting year of growth and impact for Capitol News Illinois NewsMatch fundraising drive caps exciting year of growth and impact for Capitol News Illinois Wednesday, November 1, 2023 From Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, NewsMatch will match your new monthly donation to Capitol News Illinois for 12 months or double your one-time gift, all up to $1,000. Read more
DCFS director to step down at end of the year after agency hit with another scathing audit DCFS director to step down at end of the year after agency hit with another scathing audit Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith will resign effective Dec. 31, he told colleagues in an all-staff town hall meeting Wednesday morning. Read more
Giannoulias recommends permanent increase to driving test age requirement Giannoulias recommends permanent increase to driving test age requirement Thursday, September 28, 2023 Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this week filed administrative rules that would increase the age at which a driver is required to pass a driving test when they renew their license,... Read more