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"This bill is a great bipartisan step toward keeping the legal hemp industry alive," Katz said in a statement. "It enhances consumer and child safety while also protecting farmers, small businesses, employees, and preserving the long-term viability of the domestic hemp industry." #hemp #bill #congress

Balkema, R-Channahon, said the relocation shows Illinois needs to rethink its approach to economic policy. “I’m happy that that is occurring, but I also understand it,” Balkema said. “As I tour businesses throughout the district and the state, the top two things that businesses fear about Illinois and need help in is rules and regulations is absolutely the number one.” #centersquare #truevalue #buisness

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

The institute represents the culmination of Dr. Cloud’s personal and professional journey, shaped by both the loss of her father to dementia and her own decades-long battle with Lupus. #beverly #medical #chicago

The commission, established to promote equity in state procurement, has come under criticism from the caucus, which claims participation has declined under its oversight. The group also raised concerns about commissioner salaries, alleging members are paid $150,000 annually. #funds #taxpayers #commission

The report evaluates participation across state agencies, boards, commissions, and public universities subject to the BEP Act. #spending #diverse

ICC Chairman Doug Scott said the continued investment reflects positively on both businesses and the state’s economy. #icc #utilities #investments

Craig Katz, president of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, said the mayor’s decision reflects support for entrepreneurship and economic equity. #ordinance #hemp #chicago

In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business

With one of the lowest state estate tax thresholds in the country, Samuel Karnick, senior fellow at The Heartland Institute, warns Illinois’ outdated estate tax continues to threaten the future of generational farms, even as the federal government moves to ease the burden. #tax