Political will grows for data center regulations as POWER Act remains in committee
Managing data centers has been a growing issue around the U.S. as states balance economic development with community concerns about...
Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries
As Gov. JB Pritzker’s hand-picked candidate cruised to a high-profile victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday night,...
‘Do what we can’: Senate committee passes bill regulating loud commercials on streaming
The bill mirrors regulations that currently apply to broadcast and cable programs.
Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users
A Senate plan would allow local governments to establish a version of the state’s pension buyout program.
Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts
With a federal ABLE account, disabled people can save more money for their care.
Lawmakers target hidden fees, predatory sales tactics with electric supply legislation
Two bills seek to regulate hidden fees and predatory sales tactics.
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
Multiple groups that are at risk of losing federal funding are asking Illinois lawmakers for more state money.
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges
Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state since 2022 because of its laws and programs that protect abortion.
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.
Illinois Republican senator pushes to outlaw abortion, loses leadership spots
The Senate Republican leader called the bill “anti-woman” and said no Republicans in the legislature support it.
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