
Stalled bills include repeal of subminimum wage for disabled workers, BIPA reform
Several measure could be revived in legislature’s fall veto session
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Protections for noncitizens, criminal justice reform, education changes among bills passed in May.
Bill hailed as first step toward broader ethics reform.
The plodding along on the state budget could still see the Illinois House passing the $50.6 billion spending plan by Friday.
Measure came to vote after frenzied two days of closed-door negotiations.
Calls for addressing ‘root causes’ of crime while increasing police detectives.
Measure passed House last month.
Some districts could operate for years on money they’ve stashed away.
Another measure would begin process of considering a new state flag.
Libraries would be disqualified from state grants.
Sponsor earlier reported spread of misinformation, threats of violence.
While proponents say it’s greener than traditional burial, critics doubt its dignity.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling for making preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in the state within four years, starting with a $440 million investment to bring 5,000 additional children into the program this fall.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker plans to give his 2023 State of the State and FY24 Budget Address on Wednesday, February 15th at 12 p.m. before
Low- and middle-income families would get $700 per child