Pritzker launches children’s behavioral health initiative Pritzker launches children’s behavioral health initiative Friday, February 24, 2023 Citing what he called a nationwide crisis in children’s mental health, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul and expand the availability of children’s behavioral health services in Illinois.
Illinois earns 7th credit upgrade in less than two years Illinois earns 7th credit upgrade in less than two years Thursday, February 23, 2023 S&P Global Ratings announced Thursday that it had raised Illinois’ long-term credit rating to A-, up from BBB+, marking the seventh upgrade the state has received from a major rating agency in less than two years.
‘Equitable restrooms’ bill advances in House ‘Equitable restrooms’ bill advances in House Wednesday, February 22, 2023 A bill that would allow restaurants, hotels and other public places to designate “all-gender multiple-occupancy” restrooms passed out of a House committee Wednesday, sending it to the... Read more
Capitol Cast: State of the State Capitol Cast: State of the State Friday, February 17, 2023 Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, talks with Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki about the budget proposal that Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled during his... Read more
Pritzker hits the road to sell his budget plan Pritzker hits the road to sell his budget plan Thursday, February 16, 2023 One day after delivering his budget address, Gov. JB Pritzker took to the road Thursday to rally support for his proposed “Smart Start” program to expand access to preschool and child... Read more
Pritzker lays out $49.6 billion spending plan Pritzker lays out $49.6 billion spending plan Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday laid out a $49.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that calls for significant new spending for early childhood education and efforts to combat... Read more
Impending Medicaid changes could leave hundreds of thousands uninsured Impending Medicaid changes could leave hundreds of thousands uninsured Wednesday, February 8, 2023 As many as 700,000 Illinoisans may stand to lose their Medicaid coverage after March 31, but the Department of Healthcare and Family Services says it is working to reduce that number and help... Read more
Push for state child tax credit begins, could face uphill battle Push for state child tax credit begins, could face uphill battle Tuesday, February 7, 2023 A group of Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called for creating a state-level child tax credit that would give low- and middle income families up to $700 per child each year in tax relief. Read more