Gun laws, scholarship tax credits, nuclear energy – but not new spending – on table for veto session Gun laws, scholarship tax credits, nuclear energy – but not new spending – on table for veto session Friday, October 20, 2023 The CNI Newsroom explores some of the issues that could come up in the two-week fall veto session that begins Oct. 24th.
State to pause enrollment in health care program for immigrant seniors as spending again outpaces estimates State to pause enrollment in health care program for immigrant seniors as spending again outpaces estimates Thursday, October 19, 2023 Latest numbers show costs exceeding budget as implementation of cost-sharing measures lags.
Pritzker launches self-funded nationwide abortion rights advocacy organization Pritzker launches self-funded nationwide abortion rights advocacy organization Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker is self-funding the launch of a new political advocacy group aimed at fighting for abortion rights across the U.S. Read more
Assault weapon registration period remains open as Illinois State Police seeks further input Assault weapon registration period remains open as Illinois State Police seeks further input Wednesday, October 18, 2023 People who own certain guns and other items now prohibited under the state’s assault weapons ban still need to register them with the Illinois State Police. Read more
State officials recommend gas price increase for 4.1 million consumers State officials recommend gas price increase for 4.1 million consumers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Utility customers throughout Illinois will likely see higher natural gas bills beginning in January after staff at the state’s utility regulatory agency recommended rate increases for four... Read more
Advocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served Advocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served Friday, October 13, 2023 As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing for a measure that would require law enforcement to take guns away... Read more
Report: Illinois’ educator workforce weathered pandemic, but persistent issues remain Report: Illinois’ educator workforce weathered pandemic, but persistent issues remain Thursday, October 12, 2023 The supply of education professionals continues to improve in Illinois despite strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but persistent issues remain in certain regions of the state and within... Read more
Controversial carbon dioxide pipeline paused following regulatory setbacks Controversial carbon dioxide pipeline paused following regulatory setbacks Wednesday, October 11, 2023 The company behind a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline that would have spanned more than 1,300 miles across five states is walking back its permit application in Illinois. Read more