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Governor JB Pritzker doesn’t appear ready to push any major temporary reduction or repeal of the state’s gasoline tax, instead, likely opting for pausing the state’s 1.3¢ inflation adjustment that is scheduled to kick in July 1.
Political strategist Collin Corbett, a longtime Republican who made a public break from the GOP last month, formally filed petitions Tuesday to run for Governor as an independent.
Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) said Tuesday he’ll resign his post at the conclusion of the spring legislative session, about seven months before the end of his term.
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Governor JB Pritzker doesn’t appear ready to push any major temporary reduction or repeal of the state’s gasoline tax, instead, likely opting for pausing the state’s 1.3¢ inflation adjustment that is scheduled to kick in July 1.
Political strategist Collin Corbett, a longtime Republican who made a public break from the GOP last month, formally filed petitions Tuesday to run for Governor as an independent.
Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) said Tuesday he’ll resign his post at the conclusion of the spring legislative session, about seven months before the end of his term.
With seven full days remaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn the spring legislative session, some major issues remain unresolved.
As lawmakers head down the final stretch to their May 31 adjournment deadline, here’s a cheat sheet on some of the major issues still outstanding.
With less than two weeks remaining before the scheduled adjournment of spring legislative session, we’re finally getting a sense of where the Senate stands on legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
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Opinion
There are few times in politics when the legislature has an easy answer to a complicated question.
When House Speaker Chris Welch passed his first rules package in early 2021 after ascending to lead the chamber, his press release crowed about increasing “transparency” in state government. Five years later, that promise feels like a lifetime ago.
Recently, the lead negotiator on the Chicago Bears stadium proposal suggested Republicans are trying to have it “both ways,” claiming we oppose the deal while also blaming Democrats for potentially losing the team.
If Tuesday’s results for Republicans in the primary election, especially in statewide races, shows anything, it shows the GOP is in the worst position it has ever been to win in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker presented his eight state budget proposal to the General Assembly Wednesday. Here are ten thoughts on what the Governor had to say.
Governor JB Pritzker is set to give his eighth combined State of the State and budget address Wednesday to a joint session of the General Assembly. Here’s what he should say.