‘Tobacco 21’ bill stalls in Illinois Senate ‘Tobacco 21’ bill stalls in Illinois Senate Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Legislation raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois was expected for a vote in the Senate Wednesday, but the sponsor decided to hold back because of hesitation on the part of new members.
New bill aims to crack down on illegal gun possession New bill aims to crack down on illegal gun possession Wednesday, March 6, 2019 A state senator is proposing legislation that would tighten gun ownership laws in Illinois and require law enforcement officers to confiscate weapons and ammunition from people who have had their firearms permits revoked.
AARP-backed bill would penalize nursing homes for staff shortages AARP-backed bill would penalize nursing homes for staff shortages Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Senior care advocates promoted legislation Wednesday that is aimed at enforcing minimum staffing mandates, limiting the use of psychotropic drugs and heightening transparency for care violations... Read more
Black college enrollment down sharply in Illinois Black college enrollment down sharply in Illinois Tuesday, March 5, 2019 The number of African-American students enrolled at public colleges and universities in Illinois has fallen nearly 26 percent in recent years, while enrollment among other minority groups... Read more
Lawmakers push for Medicaid managed care reform Lawmakers push for Medicaid managed care reform Tuesday, March 5, 2019 “We have a broken managed care program in Illinois, and it’s threatening the very future of our health care providers and the patients they serve all around this state,” Senate... Read more
Law enforcers object to cutback to only one license plate Law enforcers object to cutback to only one license plate Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Illinois law enforcement groups want to pump the brakes on proposed legislation that would do away with a requirement that Illinois cars display a front license plate. A bill proposed by East... Read more
New ISBE superintendent supportive of added education funding New ISBE superintendent supportive of added education funding Tuesday, March 5, 2019 During just her third day on the job, Illinois State Board of Education Superintendent Carmen Ayala told a Senate appropriations committee Tuesday she was encouraged by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s... Read more
Southern Illinois seeks funding for campuses, highway expansion Southern Illinois seeks funding for campuses, highway expansion Monday, March 4, 2019 Local officials from southern Illinois told state lawmakers Monday their highest priorities in a hoped-for public works package are upgrades to college and university campuses and expansion of... Read more