by blowback | Jun 17, 2024 | Third Reading Report
After a turbulent end to the 2024 regular session of the Illinois General Assembly, Gov. J.B. Pritzker began signing some of the bills passed by both chambers. Of the 469 total bills passed this year, the governor has signed 10 so far. Notably, Gov. Pritzker signed...
by blowback | Jun 10, 2024 | Special Reports
FY 2025 Budget SB 251 (Sims/Gordon-Booth) creates the FY 2025 state budget. After three consecutive years of strong revenue growth, FY 2025 revenues are projected to be relatively similar to the previous fiscal year, which led to contentious budget negotiations....
by blowback | Jun 10, 2024 | Third Reading Report
Important Upcoming Dates – Statewide November 5 – 2024 General Election Fall 2024 – Veto Session In the News Budget balancing act? Pritzker signs $53.1 billion spending plan, dismisses Democratic discord – Chicago Sun-Times, June 5, 2024 Gov. J.B. Pritzker on...
by blowback | Jun 3, 2024 | Third Reading Report
The regular session of the 2024 Illinois General Assembly adjourned for summer in the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 29. The Senate completed all their business and adjourned on Sunday, May 26. The House went home for the weekend on Saturday, May 25 before...
by blowback | Jun 3, 2024 | Special Reports
FY 2025 Budget SB 251 (Sims/Gordon-Booth) creates the FY 2025 state budget. After three consecutive years of strong revenue growth, FY 2025 revenues are projected to be relatively similar to the previous fiscal year, which led to contentious budget...
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