GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: State and Industry Reach Agreement to Delay Digital Transaction Tax: The State of Illinois has agreed to postpone the implementation of a 0.2% tax on cryptocurrency activities for six…
Year: 2026
September 28, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Executive Order: Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-07 to establish the Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet, which will include experts from various fields to assess AI risks to public safety. This initiative…
September 11, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Comprehensive Climate Action Plan: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency released the Illinois Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), an actionable roadmap for meeting the state’s carbon reduction goals. The plan builds…
September 4, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Officially Launches: On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) officially replaced the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and assumed oversight…
August 28, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker has completed action on all bills passed during the 2026 Spring Legislative Session. The General Assembly passed 395 bills (229 House Bills/166 Senate Bills). The Governor…
August 23, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed the following into law this week: SB 3044, which strengthens protections for survivors of domestic violence and harassment by closing a legal loophole…