Pritzker says state ‘obviously’ needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits Pritzker says state ‘obviously’ needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits Thursday, April 18, 2024 Governor adds voice to growing consensus that ‘Tier 2’ pensions may violate federal law
State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems Thursday, April 18, 2024 Ban would take effect for manufacturers in 2027, retailers in 2028
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Public health groups seek more funding to reduce overdose deaths Read more
Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Suburban manufacturer shows off industrial solar project with largest battery in the state Read more
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Some advocates now put cost at upwards of $180 million as state education board seeks $35 million Read more
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Groups also call for changes to state’s homicide reporting, cold case investigations Read more
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker appoints first-ever Prisoner Review Board director; Chicago advances migrant funding Capitol Briefs: Pritzker appoints first-ever Prisoner Review Board director; Chicago advances migrant funding Monday, April 15, 2024 Gov. JB Pritzker named a first-ever director of the beleaguered Prisoner Review Board and a Chicago City Council committee advanced the mayor’s plan to provide $70 million in migrant... Read more
INVESTIGATE MIDWEST: Farmers have clamored for the Right to Repair for years. It’s getting little traction in John Deere’s home state INVESTIGATE MIDWEST: Farmers have clamored for the Right to Repair for years. It’s getting little traction in John Deere’s home state Monday, April 15, 2024 The Farm Bureau agreed not to support R2R legislation in exchange for consumer repair diagnostics. Farmers and repair advocates say the tools fall short. Read more