AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDurbin Oversight Hire: U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s former top judiciary oversight counsel has joined Holland & Knight, signaling fresh muscle for regulatory and government-facing work. Talc MDL Fight: A judge urged the talc MDL court to reject a key plaintiff expert’s testing, a move that could weaken thousands of ovarian-cancer claims. Social Security: Senators introduced a bipartisan “Promise Act” plan to prevent Social Security insolvency and future benefit cuts. Chicago School Board Ballot Chaos: Five Chicago school board candidates were removed from the November ballot, leaving at least four races likely uncontested, while write-in options remain in play. Immigration Enforcement: Chicago immigrant-rights advocates called ICE’s move to halt most vehicle stops a “good first baby step,” but said broader change is still needed. Public Safety: Two teens were charged in the East St. Louis shooting of five family members, with two others critically injured. Education Funding Watch: A new report ranks Illinois 7th for per-student spending but finds outcomes lag, with major gaps in reading and math. Veterans Consumer Protection: Illinois AG Raoul promoted a free scam-prevention webinar for veterans and military families. Local Government: Joliet appointed Nolan Ming as deputy city manager.
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