Pritzker Flips on Support of Local Control Over Wind Farm Siting Decisions
The Illinois Farm Bureau opposed the bill, saying the setback distances in the legislation needed to be adjusted to better reflect a safer and adequat…
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Gov. Pritzker Signs Sweeping Reproductive Rights Protections Into Law
"Here in Illinois, we hold certain ideals: abortion is health care. A medical decision should be made between a patient and their doctor — no one el…
Report Predicts Billions in Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Losses if State Meets EV Goals
Illinois would have to add 119,000 electric vehicles every year in order to meet their goal of one million by 2030. #EV
IL Freedom Caucus: Pritzker’s Bold Plan for Illinois is to Spend More Money We Don’t Have
"You have an opportunity to bring our divided state together. We urge you to take that path instead of enacting policies you know will only create mor…
Illinois Legislators to get Raises After Pritzker Signs $1.7 Billion Spending Bill
Now with the governor’s approval, starting with the 103rd General Assembly that begins Jan. 11, the base pay for part-time state legislators will in…
Illinois Department of Agriculture Shares Strides Made in 2022
"...great strides were made to further the success of agriculture in Illinois." #agriculture
The Pandemic Ushered in a New Era of Emergency Housing, but it Now Faces a Fiscal Cliff
As federal funds dry up, he said, the emergency housing system could end up in worse shape than it was prior to the pandemic if more funds are not mad…
Governor Pritzker Issues Proclamation of Passage for Workers’ Rights Amendment
Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation announcing passage of the amendment and joined labor leaders and legislators in celebrating the achievement. #…
More Than $37 Million in Funding Released for Five Innovation Hubs
Funding will support the construction and renovation of facilities at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), Northern Illinois University (NIU), Sou…
Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony
Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony
#PresidentBarrackObama #SpeakerChrisWelch