by blowback | Feb 16, 2026 | Third Reading Report
Illinois Fiscal Update: GOMB February 2026 Report Summary On February 9, 2026, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) released an update to its October 2025 Economic and Fiscal Policy Report, outlining potential state budget impacts from H.R. 1...
by blowback | Feb 8, 2026 | Third Reading Report
Illinois General Assembly Bill Filing Deadline The Senate convened briefly last week, but most of the action was behind the scenes as members worked to finalize legislation ahead of Friday’s filing deadline. As of Friday morning, 1,060 Senate bills and 1,230 House...
by blowback | Feb 1, 2026 | Third Reading Report
On January 27, the U.S. Census Bureau released its Vintage 2025 Population Estimates. The new population figures, which estimate the 2025 population using a baseline figure from the 2020 Census, show that the overall U.S. population grew by 0.5% (or 1.8M people). This...
by blowback | Jan 24, 2026 | Third Reading Report
The House Convenes for 2026 Session The House met for three days last week, spending most of its time debating non-binding resolutions on federal issues such as ICE, healthcare subsidies, childcare funding cuts, and tariffs. The chamber wrapped up Thursday morning...
by blowback | Jan 19, 2026 | Third Reading Report
Illinois General Assembly Back in Session The Illinois General Assembly returned to Springfield last week. The Senate met briefly on Tuesday and Wednesday, although they conducted no substantive business. The Senate adjourned until February 3, leaving a quiet few...
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