Federal government approves disaster relief in 27 of 32 requested counties
Federal government approves disaster relief in 27 of 32 requested counties
The federal government has approved Illinois’ request for disaster relief in 27 of 32 counties affected by flooding this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Thursday. It is the first time the state has received a federal disaster declaration since 2013. The declaration required a recommendation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and approval from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Social use of marijuana could be topic for follow-up legislation
Some of the lead negotiators of the law to legalize adult-use marijuana in Illinois are seeking to provide clarity on a provision that gives local municipalities control over which facilities, if any, would be authorized to allow cannabis consumption. The topic is at the top of the list for potential follow-up legislation which could be heard when the General Assembly returns for veto...