Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Sunday, May 26, 2024 The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without changes.
Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Sunday, May 26, 2024 Two chambers ‘very close’ on agreement, but further amendments expected
Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Monday, May 13, 2024 Report says natural gas prices could triple in next 10 years without state action Read more
Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn joined Republican Rep. Ryan Spain Tuesday in calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow citizens to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments... Read more
Lawmakers set to consider nuclear energy on final day of veto session Lawmakers set to consider nuclear energy on final day of veto session Wednesday, November 8, 2023 No movement on efforts to extend scholarship tax credit, allow legislative staff to unionize Read more