Capitol Briefs
Our Capitol Briefs include short roundups of state government news or shorter versions of our longer stories.
Capitol Briefs: State announces energy assistance, violence prevention grants, EV rebates
Beginning Thursday, low-income families in Illinois can begin applying for state assistance on their natural gas, propane and electricity bills.
News briefs: Some IDES offices open for appointments; eviction moratorium amended, extended
As federal unemployment benefits created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire next week, Illinois continues to...
CAPITOL BRIEFS: State to receive $40.2 million in early childhood development grants
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Monday that the state will receive $40.2 million in federal grants over the next...
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Senate OKs reinstating tax break on aircraft parts, but will it fly?
Legislation reinstating and retroactively applying tax break for aircraft parts cleared the Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly and without controversy despite...
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Lawmakers call for state funeral for last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient
Illinois lawmakers are joining a call to urge the federal government to ensure that the last surviving Medal of Honor...
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Friday, Aug. 2
Illinois high school students will soon have to complete some form of college financial aid application as a condition of...
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Cannabis, graduated tax advocates aim to reach public with legislators on break
With the Legislature on spring break until April 30, advocacy groups are working to get their points across on topics...
Environment and conservation briefs: Lead pipes, coal ash, state park fees
Briefs from Senate Environment Conservation Committee and other Capitol happenings: Lead in school drinking water, coal ash, Starved Rock State...
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Wednesday, March 20, 2019
In its 2019 appropriations bill, the Federal Highway Administration awarded more than $123 million to Illinois to repair its highways...
Capitol Briefs for Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Briefs from the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday, March 13: Liquor Home Delivery; Great Lakes Restoration; Mental Health; Government Reform
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