Capitol Briefs: State gets ‘average’ lung cancer grade, announces opioid settlements, manufacturing grants Capitol Briefs: State gets ‘average’ lung cancer grade, announces opioid settlements, manufacturing grants Monday, February 5, 2024 Illinois was rated mostly average for its lung cancer policies, announced two more opioid settlements and launched a new grant program for in-state manufacturers.
Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago Monday, January 29, 2024 Durbin says he will support Senate immigration bill in Washington
Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens Thursday, January 25, 2024 Grant funding is now available for Illinois grocery stores, the unemployment rate saw a slight bump and tax filing season is open. Read more
Capitol Briefs: State reports COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home, gets mixed review for tobacco policies Capitol Briefs: State reports COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home, gets mixed review for tobacco policies Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Virus activity trending downward after holiday spike; Lung Association says Illinois failing in two areas Read more
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers look to ban food additives; state announces DCFS investment Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers look to ban food additives; state announces DCFS investment Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Secretary of state backs push to ban chemicals already prohibited in Europe Read more
Capitol Briefs: State Police report fewer deaths on Illinois highways in 2023 Capitol Briefs: State Police report fewer deaths on Illinois highways in 2023 Monday, January 22, 2024 Leaders credit stepped up enforcement for lower fatalities and shootings across the state Read more
Back wages totaling more than $5 million owed to thousands of Illinois workers Back wages totaling more than $5 million owed to thousands of Illinois workers Friday, January 19, 2024 Illinoisans can claim unpaid wages using new Department of Labor website Read more
Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Governor-appointed board would have authority to cap drug costs Read more