House narrowly advances measure aiming to control prescription drug prices
Following a yearslong effort for prescription drug affordability, the measure now awaits consideration in the Senate.
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Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says
Debate continues over expansion of 340B discount drug program
School choice option at standstill as legislators weigh benefits, political fallout
The governor, education advocates and legislators weigh whether to opt Illinois into a federal school choice tax credit.
House approves redistricting amendment, fearing federal Voting Rights Act will be eliminated
Lawmakers could also consider an amendment to create a new tax on millionaires.
Transportation providers, schools, state officials ease school bus driver shortage
Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of just eight states that have no restrictions on cellphone use in public schools.
What does Trump’s EPA reversal of landmark climate change ruling mean for Illinois?
Trump’s EPA reverses landmark climate change ruling, giving new life to coal plants.
Statewide warehouse pollution reduction bill fails to meet committee deadline
Illinois hosts more than 2,400 warehouses and about 2 million people live within half a mile of one, according to ...
Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again
A yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again this summer.
Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings
The state’s Department of Public Health still heavily regulates and warns against the product and a bill to loosen that ...
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