Pritzker agency heads questioned on $1.1 billion revenue proposals Pritzker agency heads questioned on $1.1 billion revenue proposals Thursday, March 14, 2024 Corporate operating losses, sportsbooks profits among subjects of tax changes
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers push bills addressing water quality, free school meals Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers push bills addressing water quality, free school meals Wednesday, March 13, 2024 State’s largest teachers union releases annual education report
House panel opens hearings on Pritzker’s health insurance reforms House panel opens hearings on Pritzker’s health insurance reforms Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Bill seeks to reduce denials of coverage, improve provider networks Read more
With recession fears subsiding, new state economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’ With recession fears subsiding, new state economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’ Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The state’s two main fiscal forecasting agencies agree: Illinois’ finances will see a strong close in the final 3 ½ months of the fiscal year before things tighten a bit next... Read more
Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Thursday, March 7, 2024 Another measure would prohibit small single-use plastic bottles at hotels Read more
Unions back measure protecting employees who skip religious or political work meetings Unions back measure protecting employees who skip religious or political work meetings Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Opponents concerned about broad definitions, potential legal issues Read more
State commission says Illinois underfunds public universities by $1.4 billion State commission says Illinois underfunds public universities by $1.4 billion Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Body was formed by General Assembly in 2021 to consider new funding formula Read more
With feds citing ‘extensive cooperation,’ judge gives ex-Sen. Terry Link 3 years’ probation With feds citing ‘extensive cooperation,’ judge gives ex-Sen. Terry Link 3 years’ probation Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Lake County Democrat wore wire in helping convict a former state rep. of bribery Read more