Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Democrats needed three tries to pass $1.1 billion revenue plan just before 5 a.m.
Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Lawmakers passed a measure to put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines after more than a year of controversy over several such projects.
Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Saturday, May 25, 2024 If signed into law, the measures would expand insurance coverage of pregnancy and postpartum services, maintain abortion as a viable treatment option for women experiencing certain emergencies,... Read more
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Saturday, May 25, 2024 Pritzker first announced the initiative during his budget address Read more
Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year Monday, May 20, 2024 Nursing homes still grappling with worker shortage, cost increases Read more
Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Friday, May 17, 2024 Service providers, state agency officials joined governor for Springfield panel Read more
With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table Friday, May 17, 2024 With governor’s $1.1 billion plan in question, General Assembly considers its options Read more
Illinois launches summer food assistance program Illinois launches summer food assistance program Thursday, May 16, 2024 Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer Read more