Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days
Stalled bills are expected to be negotiated throughout the summer and could move forward later this year.
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Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass
Among the dozens of bills to pass last week are protections for kids in foster case, limitations on new detention ...
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
From taxes to community investment, data centers have some upsides – though opponents warn of massive water and energy use
Tourism is up in Springfield, but downtown businesses are hurting
Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers are trying again to regulate the data center industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives.
Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs
The bill would require producers to establish and finance disposal programs for electronic smoking devices.
POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers’ power, water usage
The bill covers three major areas of concern.
How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois
RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination raises concerns about vaccine skepticism, fluoridation, and food safety regulations, with potential impacts on Illinois policies.
As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away
Water suppliers must submit inventories to IEPA by April 15
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal
Measures passed committee unanimously
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