State forecasters see modest economic growth next year, but warning signs ahead State forecasters see modest economic growth next year, but warning signs ahead Thursday, February 28, 2019 The state of Illinois can expect to see moderate economic growth in the upcoming fiscal year that will lead to higher tax receipts for the state. But there are warning signs on the national horizon that could signal an economic downturn in 2021.
Universities detail billions in construction needs Universities detail billions in construction needs Thursday, February 28, 2019 With talk of the first capital bill in nearly a decade permeating the Capitol, representatives of the state’s public universities and community colleges put in their wish lists at a House Appropriations Committee hearing Thursday.
Lawmaker pushes for ‘non-discriminatory’ textbooks that highlight LGBT contributions Lawmaker pushes for ‘non-discriminatory’ textbooks that highlight LGBT contributions Wednesday, February 27, 2019 A bill that would require school textbooks purchased with certain state funds to highlight the contributions of LGBT individuals to American history and culture is making its way through the... Read more
Republicans want details on Pritzker’s income tax plan Republicans want details on Pritzker’s income tax plan Wednesday, February 27, 2019 In the absence of public details regarding a rate structure for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax, opposing factions are painting starkly different pictures of the proposed... Read more
Democrats unveil bills to rein in prescription drug prices Democrats unveil bills to rein in prescription drug prices Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Democrats in the Illinois House unveiled a package of bills Wednesday they say would help control the spiraling cost of prescription drugs. Read more
With recent Colorado success, Illinoisans reminded of membership in vote compact With recent Colorado success, Illinoisans reminded of membership in vote compact Tuesday, February 26, 2019 On Tuesday, Capitol News Illinois reported on Springfield GOP Rep. Tim Butler’s bill to change how Illinois allocates its Electoral College votes for president. Somewhat forgotten, however,... Read more
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 CAPITOL BRIEFS: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 Tuesday, February 26, 2019 The Illinois State Board of Education on Tuesday named Carmen L. Ayala as the 30th state superintendent of education. Ayala is the first woman and first person of color to serve as the permanent... Read more
Change proposed to how state’s electoral votes allocated Change proposed to how state’s electoral votes allocated Monday, February 25, 2019 It is unlikely that Illinois will become the third state to change how it allocates its electoral votes for president, but that isn’t stopping some state lawmakers from trying. Read more