Since each budget allocates money collected over a future 12-month period, lawmakers generally base their spending proposals on economic estimates provided by the state’s two main forecasting agencies. #illinois #budget
Joyce to Bring Local Perspectives to Senate State Government Committee (Springfield, IL) — State Senator Patrick Joyce will serve as chair of the Senate...
This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas comes from the natural breakdown of the soil, and it enters buildings through small cracks in the foundation, sump pits, crawl spaces, floor drains and more. #radon
“You’ve got to know that the actions that you are taking right now are tyrannous,” Bailey said. “You also must know that I and millions of other gun owners in this state will not comply.” #guncontrol
Insurance plans regulated by the state would be required to cover abortion medications typically used up to about 10 weeks of pregnancy, in addition to gender-affirming medications like hormones... #abortion
Now with the governor’s approval, starting with the 103rd General Assembly that begins Jan. 11, the base pay for part-time state legislators will increase to $85,000. #illinois #illinoisbudget
Kelly Swisher, president of the Illinois Pawnbrokers Association, told The Center Square the measure will hurt those in need of short-term money. #pawn