POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers’ power, water usage
The bill covers three major areas of concern.
Tag: spring session 2026
Pritzker’s new budget report could set tone for conservative 2027 spending plan
The new report seeks to quantify the cost of federal funding cuts, freezes and policy changes.
Pritzker sticking to proposal to fully fund pensions
It’s not clear if Pritzker’s plan, nor a plan supported by labor unions, will be considered in Springfield this year.
As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump
First week of House session yields several symbolic resolutions condemning Trump administration
Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year
The Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved a $2.7 billion budget request, a 4.6% increase.
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 lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Illinois lawmakers will look to address cost of living issues, insurance costs and datacenters during the 2026 spring session.
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Illinois education officials seek modest funding increase amid budget uncertainty.
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Republicans suggested tightening requirements for electronic monitoring and home confinement.
Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures
Welch said state lawmakers will be focused on affordability issues when they return to Springfield.
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