Illinois State Politics
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Bills targeting polystyrene containers, single-use plastics separately pass Illinois House, SenateApr 13, 2023 5:00 am - Two environmentally focused bills that would ban polystyrene foam food containers and curb single-use plastics separately have passed the Illinois House and Senate, and ...
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Senate approves measure to crack down on 'crisis pregnancy centers'
Mar 31, 2023 1:00 am - A rush of legislation passed before a Friday deadline in the Senate included proposals aimed at protecting those seeking reproductive health care in Illinois. The first ...
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Mussman to hold town-hall meeting Monday in Hanover ParkMar 24, 2023 1:00 am - State Rep. Michelle Mussman, a Schaumburg Democrat, will hold a town-hall meeting to provide an update on legislative and policy work to her 56th District constituents a...
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Advocates push for tax credit to increase affordable housing in IllinoisMar 23, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lawmakers are considering bills that would create a new tax credit for affordable housing, referred to as the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit. The legislat...
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State House passes bill prohibiting book bans
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Illinois House passes bill prohibiting libraries from banning books
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Pritzker: Tax cuts on the table if state revenues continue to exceed expectations
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Carroll introduces bill to prohibit loans for pet purchasesMar 14, 2023 11:00 pm - In an announcement March 14 by 57th District state Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook), a bill he introduced and advanced would close a loophole often used by unscrupul...
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Moody's gives Illinois another credit upgrade
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State's high court considers constitutionality of SAFE-T Act's pretrial detention provisions