AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSAFE-T Act Debate: Illinois governor candidates are split over whether to repeal, revise or keep the law; Gov. JB Pritzker cited other public-safety efforts but did not directly answer the question. Northern Illinois prosecutors say the law needs changes to address some violent crimes. Chicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion proposal faces an $882 million gap. It includes new levies on large companies and delivery packaging, plus a higher sports-betting tax, as aldermen scrutinize police spending and funding for violence prevention and mental-health services. Election Watch: Illinois voters face a Nov. 3 decision in several state races, with spending in the governor’s contest topping a record $166 million. Early voting runs through Monday. Corporate Transparency: Attorney General Kwame Raoul is leading a multistate lawsuit challenging a Trump administration rule that opponents say guts the Corporate Transparency Act.
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