AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoSpring Session Deadline Pressure: Illinois lawmakers are in the final stretch, with top Democrats meeting Gov. J.B. Pritzker behind closed doors as they race to finish a budget and major bills before Sunday. Bears Stadium & Mega-Projects: The “Megaprojects” package aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois is still stalled in the Senate, with leaders saying talks will happen only when there’s something concrete. Gas Tax Timing: Pritzker says a pause on the July 1 gas tax hike is “something the legislature is going to consider,” but the clock is running as the increase is set to rise 2.7% for gasoline. Public Health & Education Lawmaking: Bills advanced on minors’ consent for birth control, AI limits in teacher evaluations, and updated nursing education and CNA training rules. Consumer/Tech Regulation: Illinois also moved forward on mobile ID privacy standards and a junk fee ban. Aviation Disruption: A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Wisconsin after an unruly passenger allegedly tried to breach the cockpit; the passenger was detained and the flight later resumed. Local Housing Fight: A proposal to push wealthy suburbs to build more affordable housing faces pushback from mayors. Sports Business: UIC’s women’s basketball budget rose sharply for 2024, according to federal reporting.
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