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.
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Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle
The bill’s sponsor said an amendment is expected, pending further conversations with stakeholders.
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.
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges
Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state since 2022 because of its laws and programs that protect abortion.
Human service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal
Some advocates expressed concern over the state’s inability to offset federal funding cuts.
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 Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes
Federal changes under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” threaten long-term funding of Illinois’ Medicaid program.
States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’
The targeted states called the Trump administration’s funding freeze a fishing expedition.
Illinois extends enrollment deadline for health insurance plans beginning Feb. 1
The previous deadline for Feb. 1 enrollment was Jan. 15.
Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths
Illinois’ 2025 maternal mortality report highlights higher mortality rates and racial disparities in care.
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