AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChicago Budget: Twenty-eight aldermen say Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget lacks the votes to pass, renewing a City Council fight over spending after voters backed a millionaires tax. Prison Oversight: Illinois lawmakers heard testimony on deadly fires and mental-health failures at Joliet Treatment Center, where an investigation documented 70 fires; legislators are weighing independent oversight of state prisons. Hemp Rules: A court hearing has delayed enforcement of Illinois’ new hemp-THC ban for some businesses that sued, leaving retailers uncertain about what they can sell. State Policy: Gov. JB Pritzker is urging the incoming Democratic Congress to set federal rules for AI, privacy and data centers. A statewide student cellphone ban signed in July is set to take effect in the 2027–28 school year. Election Fallout: Illinois Republicans are assessing losses after Democrats’ strong midterm showing, while state lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield for the fall veto session.
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