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“We impose a motor fuel tax across the state that was adjusted six years ago, seven years ago now, in 2019, but then we impose a sales tax on top of that motor fuel tax,” Spain said. #tax #gas

Jackson praised Biggs’ leadership and commitment to equity. “She is the leader who can bring us together,” Jackson said, citing Biggs’ work in education and community advocacy. #cps #campaign

Illinois housing affordability efforts pit tax cuts against new spending (via The Center Square) – As homeownership may be growing out of reach for...

“Trump is dividing the nation and striking fear in entire segments of our population.” #trump #citizenship #centersquare

The proposed legislation would provide explicit guidance to election authorities in those situations. It also would prevent candidates who lose ballot access due to unpaid penalties from later being appointed to fill a vacancy for the same office during that election cycle. #senatebill #elections #legislation

We are a community that celebrates success together — and stands shoulder to shoulder in times of need. The same strength that drives economic opportunity is the strength that carries us through adversity. #oped #senatorpatrickjoyce #march

That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target. #funding #bill #university

House Bill 4743 would allow the more than 100,000 contract employees of ride-share services – such as Uber and Lyft – in the state to organize, requiring a minimum of 10% of active drivers to begin the process. #bill #union #ride-share

The bill would require employers when conditions are hot to provide water colder than 61 degrees, paid rest breaks with access to shade, either schedule modifications or task rotation to limit exposure, and access to personal protective equipment. #bill #safety #temperature

The plan also includes new financial tools, such as expanded down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, along with additional support for affordable and middle-income housing construction. #housing #proposal #costs