10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
Estimated 10,000 noncitizens to lose health coverage as Illinois lawmakers implement part of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’
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Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy
Federal drug discount program becomes an issue for state lawmakers.
Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal
The House passed 133 bills this week ahead of next week’s deadline to move bills to the Senate.
Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance
The measure would allow people with limited or no insurance to get financial assistance for abortion care in Illinois.
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations
Many bills advanced out of House committees are expected to be amended and further negotiated in the coming weeks.
Federal shutdown, budget cuts challenge state policymakers
Chair of House health and human services budget committee discusses challenges state faces from turmoil in federally funded programs.
Pritzker warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid under Trump’s budget plan
The bill would cut federal Medicaid spending in Illinois by an estimated 20%, or $48 billion, over 10 years.
Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package
The Illinois General Assembly passed a scaled-back Medicaid package on the last day of the session Saturday.
Senate passes bill requiring Illinois libraries to supply opioid overdose medication
Under new legislation passed by the Illinois Senate, all Illinois public libraries could be required to supply and have a ...
Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers
Lawmakers passed bills guaranteeing paid time to pump breast milk and allowing nurse midwives to perform home births.
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