Education reform bill will head to governor; economic equity bills pass House Education reform bill will head to governor; economic equity bills pass House Tuesday, January 12, 2021 A bill aimed at improving racial equity throughout the state’s K-12 and higher education system passed both houses of the General Assembly on Monday, while another bill addressing economic inequities was up for House approval Tuesday night.
Bill to end Medicaid managed care advances in House Bill to end Medicaid managed care advances in House Monday, January 11, 2021 A House committee on Monday advanced a bill that would end the system of hiring private insurance companies to manage the state’s Medicaid program at the end of their current contracts and replace it with a standard fee-for-service payment system.
Economic equity bill draws scrutiny Economic equity bill draws scrutiny Sunday, January 10, 2021 As the General Assembly’s lame duck session moved into its third day, lawmakers in both chambers turned their attention to a sweeping bill aimed at narrowing economic disparities faced by... Read more
Higher education reform bill unveiled Higher education reform bill unveiled Saturday, January 9, 2021 A bill aimed at making college education and teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable for people of color began working its way through the General Assembly ON Saturday with the... Read more
Rep. Ann Williams throws hat into ring for speaker’s job Rep. Ann Williams throws hat into ring for speaker’s job Wednesday, January 6, 2021 State Rep. Ann Williams officially threw her hat into the ring Wednesday to become the next speaker of the Illinois House, making her the third Democrat to announce they were challenging embattled... Read more
GOP lawmakers introduce ‘fair maps’ legislation GOP lawmakers introduce ‘fair maps’ legislation Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Republicans in the Illinois House said Tuesday that they hope to use legislation, instead of a constitutional amendment, to change the way state legislative and congressional district lines are... Read more
Pandemic response, budget, Black Caucus agenda on table for 'lame duck' session Pandemic response, budget, Black Caucus agenda on table for 'lame duck' session Monday, January 4, 2021 Illinois lawmakers will return to the capital city on Friday for a “lame duck” session that is expected to focus on the state’s COVID-19 response, a nearly $4 billion budget... Read more
Illinois leading the nation in COVID-19 vaccinations Illinois leading the nation in COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday, December 23, 2020 More than 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Illinois since the first vaccine was approved for emergency use this month, more than any other state in the nation, and... Read more