Capitol Briefs: Expansion of postpartum coverage, ban on kangaroos among hundreds of measures to pass House Capitol Briefs: Expansion of postpartum coverage, ban on kangaroos among hundreds of measures to pass House Friday, April 19, 2024 Lawmakers also outlaw AI-generated child porn, fine-tune prisoner medical release law
Pritzker’s health insurance reforms targeting ‘utilization management’ clear House Pritzker’s health insurance reforms targeting ‘utilization management’ clear House Friday, April 19, 2024 Measure heads to Senate after bipartisan vote
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
State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems Thursday, April 18, 2024 Ban would take effect for manufacturers in 2027, retailers in 2028 Read more
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Public health groups seek more funding to reduce overdose deaths Read more
Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Suburban manufacturer shows off industrial solar project with largest battery in the state Read more
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Some advocates now put cost at upwards of $180 million as state education board seeks $35 million Read more
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Groups also call for changes to state’s homicide reporting, cold case investigations Read more