AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTANF Privacy Fight: Gov. Andy Beshear joined a multi-state lawsuit to block the Trump administration from expanding access to sensitive TANF recipient data, including Social Security numbers and addresses, arguing the move is unlawful. Tariff Backlash in Illinois: Illinois is among 25 states suing to stop Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs, calling them a “pretext” to replace earlier taxes struck down by the Supreme Court. Back-to-School Cost Relief: Gov. JB Pritzker pushed Illinois’ Aug. 7–16 sales tax holiday, cutting the state portion of sales tax on qualifying school supplies and clothing (local taxes still apply). Chicago Schools Expansion: CPS will add 15 more Sustainable Community Schools, bringing the program to 51 schools and expanding nonprofit wraparound supports. Chicago Mayoral Race: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias entered the 2027 mayoral race, while Mayor Brandon Johnson still hasn’t committed to re-election. Juvenile Justice Update: A new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker gives juvenile courts more flexibility to consider restorative justice options. Illinois Voter Data Ruling: A federal judge ruled Illinois doesn’t have to turn over complete, unredacted voter registration data to the Trump administration.
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