Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Lawmakers passed a measure to put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines after more than a year of controversy over several such projects.
Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Wednesday, May 22, 2024 The measure narrowly passed the House amid bipartisan opposition
As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Environmentalists, business, labor groups deep in talks over nascent technology Read more
ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts Thursday, May 9, 2024 But admin’s letter to agency directors serves parallel purpose of warning lawmakers Read more
Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track Friday, May 3, 2024 Forecasting agency says there’s ‘no April surprise’ as month’s haul meets expectations Read more
Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Amendment was introduced and passed within hours Read more