Illinois launches new program to provide food benefits to people who lost SNAP
State lawmakers appropriated $70 million for the FRESH program this year.
Tag: federal funding
Trump budget proposal could threaten airline service at downstate airports
The federal government subsidizes 19 commercial airline routes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
Evaluating Illinois’ Evidence-Based Funding model at the 10-year mark.
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Changes in federal social programs could threaten school funding in low-income areas.
Prizker CNI exclusive: ‘We’ve turned this battleship around’
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said ...
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
Multiple groups that are at risk of losing federal funding are asking Illinois lawmakers for more state money.
State high court rejects challenge to wind-generated transmission line
The transmission line project still faces a major question.
Illinois to withhold nearly $500M in spending, citing federal uncertainty
Several state agencies will forgo hiring and keep funding in reserve to save money in the coming months.
Illinois among 12 states to sue as Trump seeks forced compliance with gender order
Attorney general accuses feds of forcing states to ‘exclude and discriminate against people who are transgender.’
Illinois, 4 other states targeted for $10B child care funding freeze win restraining order
The feds announced the funding freeze earlier in the week.
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