Governor’s Highlights:Gov. Pritzker signed legislation to combine over 500 local downstate police and fire pension systems into two statewide funds. SB1300 (Castro/Hoffman) takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.Gov. JB Pritzker announced changes to the state’s…
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December 13, 2019
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:Gov. J.B. Pritzker told reporters this week that his legislative priorities for the 2020 spring legislative session include “tackling” pensions, early child education, criminal justice reform and health care next…
December 6, 2019
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:Gov. Pritzker approved the recreational cannabis trailer bill, SB1557 (Steans/Villanueva). The bill includes technical changes, clarifying language, and a revolving door prohibition for members of the General Assembly and their family members…
November 18, 2019
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:The Illinois Department of Agriculture has approved another cultivation center that can grow cannabis for adult-use purposes in advance of adult-use cannabis becoming legal on January 1, 2020.Compass Ventures,…
November 8, 2019
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:Gov. Pritzker plans to take a “first step” to address state ethics reforms during next week’s veto session. Pritzker plans to immediately address lobbying disclosure and then look at…
November 1, 2019
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTSThe Department of Insurance announced five health insurance carriers will again offer Illinois consumers individual Gold, Silver and Bronze plans for the Illinois Exchange 2020 plan year. New to the…