In reversal, Aunt Martha’s will now accept federal funds In reversal, Aunt Martha’s will now accept federal funds Friday, August 23, 2019 Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness, one of Illinois’ three family planning organizations, confirmed Friday it will accept federal funds it formerly declined because its medical providers are now confident they can comply with new federal rules.
Raoul, other AGs, ask court to allow Indiana abortion clinic to open Raoul, other AGs, ask court to allow Indiana abortion clinic to open Friday, August 23, 2019 An abortion clinic in northern Indiana should be allowed to open, Illinois’ top lawyer argued in a court filing, because women crossing state lines to seek access to such care “can strain the health care systems in neighboring states.” Attorney General Kwame Raoul is the main author of a document submitted with 14 other states on behalf of Whole Woman’s Health Alliance.
Pritzker signs bill phasing in $40K minimum teacher pay Pritzker signs bill phasing in $40K minimum teacher pay Thursday, August 22, 2019 Some teachers in Illinois will get a pay raise starting next year, thanks to a bill that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Thursday. House Bill 2078, which passed the General Assembly... Read more
Reports, released and not released, put Capitol workplace culture in spotlight Reports, released and not released, put Capitol workplace culture in spotlight Thursday, August 22, 2019 House Speaker Michael Madigan believes the three other legislative groups should conduct independent reviews of their workplaces, his chief of staff said. Meanwhile, Rep. David McSweeney said it... Read more
Effect of family planning funds refusal unclear for Illinois orgs Effect of family planning funds refusal unclear for Illinois orgs Wednesday, August 21, 2019 It is unclear what effect the decision by Illinois’ three family planning organizations to decline millions of federal grant dollars will have on associated clinics in the state. The U.S.... Read more
Pritzker vetoes school BB gun disciplinary bill; plans to work with sponsors Pritzker vetoes school BB gun disciplinary bill; plans to work with sponsors Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker used only his fifth veto on Senate Bill 2124 Tuesday, a measure state Sen. Chapin Rose, a Mahomet Republican and the bill’s sponsor, said was written to “close a... Read more
Pritzker signs protections for immigrant tenants Pritzker signs protections for immigrant tenants Wednesday, August 21, 2019 People who rent homes or apartments in Illinois who are not United States citizens have new legal protections under state law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Wednesday that prohibits landlords... Read more
Report: ‘Bullying’ rife in House Speaker’s office Report: ‘Bullying’ rife in House Speaker’s office Tuesday, August 20, 2019 An investigation into the “workplace culture” of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office found his former chief of staff contributed to a culture of bullying pervasive... Read more