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On government reform, the caucus is backing legislation to require voter identification cards for individuals without acceptable photo ID, as well as a proposal aimed at increasing transparency in how taxpayer dollars are distributed to non-governmental organizations. #legislation #bills #politics

Hynes, who is challenging Kaegi for Cook County assessor, said inaccurate assessments and properties left off the tax rolls shift the tax burden onto other homeowners and small businesses. #taxbills #assessments #cookcounty

State officials say the investments tied to the new law could create up to 115,000 jobs, including both construction and long-term operating positions. #energy #jobs

One measure approved that takes effect immediately is Senate Bill 1911, which decouples the state tax code from federal code. #bill #enacted #pritzker

Advocates say the combination of volatile gas supply prices and repeated utility rate increases is straining family budgets at a time when many households are already paying more for essentials like food and healthcare. #gas #prices

The Commission approved a $73 million rate increase for Ameren and $168 million increase for Nicor, which were more than 40% lower than what the utilities had requested. #gas #utilities #ameren

“The SAFE-T Act is designed to give judges the ability to keep people in jail who they think are potentially dangerous for the community,” Pritzker said. #safe-t # fire

Board members said the delays spurred their decision to expand the appeal period so more taxpayers could seek relief. Appeals filed during this reopened session will affect 2026 tax bills. #appeals #propertytax

Nazon-Wilburn said the only reason South Shore will still receive decorations is because the institute was able to work with its grower, who owed the organization a credit from the previous year. #holiday #tax