AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Tax Pause: Gov. JB Pritzker is pausing new Illinois data center tax incentives starting July 1, citing electricity-rate pressure after lawmakers failed to pass guardrails. Public Safety Funding: The Illinois State Fire Marshal awarded $6 million in small equipment grants to 260 fire and EMS agencies statewide. Child Well-Being Watch: A new Kids Count report says Illinois ranks relatively well on youth support, but reading and math proficiency remain below pre-pandemic levels and child/teen death rates are rising. Procurement & Construction: State lawmakers approved a bill to clarify oversight of construction procurement and extend design-build authority through 2030. Consumer Tech Rules: Another measure approved by the General Assembly sets limits on how loud ads can be on video streaming services, aligning with federal CALM standards. Chicago Violence: Separate South Side shootings left multiple young people injured, including a 12-year-old. Community Legal Help: “Lawyer in the Library” sessions are scheduled across Southern Illinois, offering free 20-minute attorney advice by pre-registration.
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