CAPITOL NEWS DAILY: Budget hearings ramp up CAPITOL NEWS DAILY: Budget hearings ramp up Friday, February 28, 2020 If you don't subscribe to our email newsletter, Capitol News Daily, here's what you missed! Today's newsletter was our weekly Capitol News Friday weekly roundup of activity at the Statehouse.
Bill targets pavement sealant linked to health hazards for public disclosure Bill targets pavement sealant linked to health hazards for public disclosure Thursday, February 27, 2020 Certain chemicals that are commonly used as sealants on asphalt driveways, parking lots and playgrounds could soon come under state regulation over concerns about their impact on human health and the environment.
Appellate defender: Case backlog ‘a crisis in the criminal justice system’ Appellate defender: Case backlog ‘a crisis in the criminal justice system’ Thursday, February 27, 2020 The director of the state agency that represents people in need in appeals of criminal charges said Thursday its backlog of 2,672 cases represents “a crisis in the criminal justice... Read more
Black Illinoisans honored with achievement awards at state Capitol Black Illinoisans honored with achievement awards at state Capitol Thursday, February 27, 2020 Treasurer Michael Frerichs presented seven high-achieving black Illinoisans with awards Thursday in the state Capitol, as recipients and other speakers celebrated black history and urged the fight... Read more
MAP grant funding increase expected to benefit an added 10,000 students MAP grant funding increase expected to benefit an added 10,000 students Thursday, February 27, 2020 The state commission that oversees higher education grants for low-income students detailed the diminishing buying power of state financial aid Thursday during a budget request hearing. Read more
SENATE RECAP: Bill would require Corrections to appoint liaison for prison visitors SENATE RECAP: Bill would require Corrections to appoint liaison for prison visitors Thursday, February 27, 2020 If you visit a prisoner in an Illinois Department of Corrections facility, you might soon have an outlet for complaints or suggestions. Read more
Universities seeking greater funding increases Universities seeking greater funding increases Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Public universities in Illinois began making their case Wednesday for state funding increases larger than those that Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in his budget address Feb. 19. Read more
Lawmakers announce bill mandating sex education for all K-12 students Lawmakers announce bill mandating sex education for all K-12 students Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Illinois public and charter schools would be mandated to teach students from kindergarten through 12th grade “inclusive, medically accurate, and culturally appropriate comprehensive sex... Read more