AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGun Policy: A federal appeals court upheld Illinois’ assault weapons ban, rejecting Second Amendment challenges and keeping the law in place as the firearms industry signals it will seek Supreme Court review. Education Discipline: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law banning K-2 expulsions and tightening limits on suspensions for the youngest students, with parts phasing in over the next year. AI in Schools: Illinois education officials released guidance for using AI in classrooms, while UChicago Law School moved to ban phones and laptops for first-year students as it doubles down on its AI approach. Courts & Labor: An Illinois appeals court ruled parents can’t sue teachers unions over illegal strikes, and said unions may seek payment from the parents who sued. Immigration Enforcement: Witnesses dispute ICE’s account in a fatal Houston shooting of a Mexican national, alleging the agency’s version of events is false. Local Government & Politics: House Republicans filed to investigate indicted Rep. Carol Ammons, a process that could lead to expulsion. Public Safety/Infrastructure: FAA extended O’Hare flight caps through late 2027 to manage congestion. Health Policy: Pritzker signed a bill requiring human review of insurer “downcoding” decisions and adding dispute timelines for doctors.
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