AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAssisted Suicide Lawsuits: Disability advocates and patient-rights groups filed new federal suits in New York and Illinois challenging “medical aid in dying,” arguing the laws create a discriminatory system that pressures people with disabilities toward death. AG in the Hot Seat: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is again in the spotlight as his office continues pushing back on federal policies through lawsuits and coalition work. Ticket Fraud Crackdown: Illinois lawmakers advanced a bipartisan push to stop ticket scams—banning sales of tickets sellers don’t yet possess and targeting bot-driven ticket scalping. Public Safety in Transit: Durbin, Duckworth and Rep. Eric Sorensen urged federal officials to extend funding for the Chicago–Quad Cities Amtrak line before a July 31 deadline. Chicago Governance & Pensions: Mayoral challenger Susana Mendoza says she’ll use her comptroller experience to confront Chicago’s $36B pension crisis, warning funds are near insolvency. Local Business & Jobs: Rural King broke ground on a $75M Mattoon headquarters expansion, creating 100 jobs and retaining 719. Consumer Protection: Raoul led an enforcement action against an alternative electric supplier, alleging deceptive practices that led customers to pay double rates. Community & Inclusion: Illinois LGBTQ+ leaders marked the 10th anniversary of Pulse with a joint statement calling Pride both remembrance and resistance.
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