AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBears Stadium Deadline Drama: Illinois lawmakers say the megaprojects tax-break plan to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois lacks Senate Democratic support, with negotiators scrambling for an alternative bill as the spring session clock runs out. Budget & Session Pressure: The General Assembly heads into the final day with the FY2027 budget still unresolved and Bears talks tied to broader negotiations. NICU Leave Expansion: Starting June 1, Illinois becomes the second state to require protected leave for parents of newborns in NICUs—up to 10 or 20 days depending on employer size. Child Social Media Safety: A revised Illinois plan would restrict addictive design for youth, limit location sharing, and give parents override control; it’s moving to the Senate floor. PFAS Cleanup Push: HB 2955 would create a PFAS wastewater citizen committee and push costs toward manufacturers, not ratepayers. AI & Cancer Info Gap: New research finds online cancer information about AI is often low quality and misses key risks, urging better public-facing guidance. Workplace Rules in June: New state employment laws are rolling out, adding compliance burdens for Illinois employers. Justice Department Fallout: Nationally, Trump’s Justice Department fight over the E. Jean Carroll cases continues to raise questions about politicized investigations.
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