Posts Tagged ‘spring session 2026’
Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration
A proposed state bill inspired by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration opportunity for all students before they graduate.
Read MoreBill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs
The bill would require producers to establish and finance disposal programs for electronic smoking devices.
Read MoreDemocrats 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.
Read MorePritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address
While his speech was loaded with historical references that he used to illustrate Illinois’ resiliency in the face of challenging times, it was also crafted around modern political themes.
Read MorePritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
The plan includes new taxes on social media companies but keeps spending relatively flat from the current year.
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