AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing & Cost of Living: A new Reuters report ties Trump-era tariffs to sharply higher building-material costs, with NAHB estimating it now costs about $10,900 more to build a home—an affordability theme that’s driving attention ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 3 midterms. Illinois Tax Policy: The Illinois Department of Revenue has opened a public comment period on draft rules for the state’s Digital Asset Tax Act, aiming to clarify how the tax applies to digital asset brokers and Illinois customers. Elections & Voting Access: Trump released a fresh push for Republicans to vote early and by mail, continuing his long-running fight over mail ballots as Illinois voters head into the final stretch. Public Safety & Courts: A federal jury in Benton convicted a New Jersey man of attempting to solicit child pornography after he messaged an undercover agent posing as a 12-year-old; sentencing is set for January 2027. Local Government & Schools: Illinois health officials shut down an unlicensed home-based caterer after a Rock Island high school football team dinner sickened at least 45 people and forced a homecoming postponement. State Politics: GOP gubernatorial hopeful Darren Bailey campaigned in DeKalb, focusing on cost-of-living pressure and diesel fuel prices. Surveillance Oversight: A Washington Post investigation highlights misuse of Flock automated license plate readers by some officers nationwide, fueling renewed calls for guardrails on surveillance tech.
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