New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
The budget measures passed just before midnight with little time for public review.
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Lawmakers unveil $55B spending plan with just 1 day left to pass it
Illinois Democrats introduce $55 billion budget on Friday evening — one day before the deadline for adjournment.
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
Legislation would impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers.
Pritzker to consider bill mandating gun owners lock up firearms near minors
Illinois lawmakers pass a bill requiring gun owners to keep their firearms in a locked box when near a minor.
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 ...
Bill would require police training for sexual assault, conflicts of interest
Anna’s Law’ cleared both chambers of General Assembly unanimously.
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.
Responding to Supreme Court, lawmakers look to expand lawsuit protections for press
A bill explicitly protecting newsrooms against frivolous lawsuits is making its way through the General Assembly
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to raise age of senior driving tests
A bill passed by Illinois lawmakers could raise the age of senior driving tests.
Bill establishes commission to increase communication on public health issues
The House passed a bill creating a commission to increase communication on public health issues.
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