In December, Congress enacted new requirements that require drug- and device-makers to ensure there is sufficient diversity in their clinical trials. Yet lawmakers and advocates don’t want to stop there. Among them is Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly, who plans to reintroduce a bill this month that would require sponsors of research, funded by the National […]
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Haas to Lead Supporting Women, Families Working Group
In a Capitol press conference recently with House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) spoke on behalf of the Supporting Women and Families working group. Rep. Haas was chosen to chair this working group and spoke about the need to make Illinois a place where families can move and […]
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Support Fallen First Responders on Tax Form
Illinois State Senators Bill Cunningham and Patrick Joyce and State Representatives Fran Hurley and Anthony DeLuca encourage Illinoisans to support the families of fallen first responders by choosing the 100 Club of Illinois on the 2022 Schedule G Voluntary Charitable Donations form during tax filing this year. “Our first responders put themselves in harm’s way […]
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Capitol Cast: State of the State
Capitol News Illinois · State of the State Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, talks with Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki about the budget proposal that Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled during his State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 15.
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Pritzker hits the road to sell his budget plan
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – One day after delivering his budget address, Gov. JB Pritzker took to the road Thursday to rally support for his proposed “Smart Start” program to expand access to preschool and child care throughout the state. “It is important for us to make sure that every 3- […]
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After Pritzker’s budget address, lawmakers jockey for their own spending priorities
By HANNAH MEISEL & NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Even factoring in the possibility of a “mild recession” this year, the proposed budget Gov. JB Pritzker laid out on Wednesday includes nearly $50 billion in state spending, bolstered by projections of continued near record-high tax revenues. Without invoking partisan labels, the […]
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Pritzker lays out $49.6 billion spending plan
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday laid out a $49.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that calls for significant new spending for early childhood education and efforts to combat homelessness among other areas. He also claimed credit for putting the state back on more […]
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Full text of Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2024 state budget address
As prepared for delivery on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Leader McCombie, Leader Curran, Lieutenant Governor Stratton, our Constitutional Officers, members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court, Cabinet Members, First Lady MK Pritzker, Second Gentleman Bryan Echols, esteemed guests — it’s a distinct honor to come before you today. […]
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Haas Adds JCAR Appointment to Impressive Committee List
Last week, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas was appointed by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to five House committees, and in two of which she will hold the role of Republican Spokesperson. Leader Haas will be the spokesperson for the House Health Care Availability and Access and Mental Health and Addiction Committees. She […]
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Pritzker’s second-term agenda buoyed by ongoing strong revenue expectations
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a state budget Wednesday that anticipates continued strong revenue receipts even as federal COVID-19 stimulus funds dry up, allowing for increased spending across all levels of education and most of state government. Giving his annual speech from the state House chamber for […]