Illinois
In a State Renowned for Its Budget Mess, Glimmers of a Turnaround
After decades of mismanagement, analysts say Illinois is “heading in the right direction” but still has work to do.
States Seek Waiver for $380M in Unemployment Loan Interest
The push for a break from the federal government on the borrowing costs comes as Republicans in Congress are increasingly scrutinizing aid for states.
The Indictment of the Nation’s Longest-serving Legislative Leader
The federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is the latest, and biggest, development in a push to crack down on corruption in Chicago.
Legislation Seeks to Block Secrecy With Economic Development Deals
Bills put forward in at least three states aim to ensure there's transparency around tax breaks and other incentives.
Only State That Tapped Emergency Fed Program Pays Off $2B Loan
The program was set up in the early days of the pandemic to help steady the then-rattled world of municipal finance. Now, just one government agency still has debt from it outstanding.
Bills Modeled on Texas Abortion Law Target Sex Abusers, Gun Sellers
California’s governor wants to use Texas tactics to go after assault weapons sold in his state, while an Illinois state lawmaker seeks to penalize sex offenders.
As Food Banks Struggle to Feed More Families at Thanksgiving, Localities Step Up to Help
Food shortages and soaring prices have hampered many charities' ability to collect and buy enough items. Municipal governments are investing new federal funds to boost these efforts.
Tax or Treat! State Laws on Candy Taxation Vary Wildly
Whether you pay tax on your Halloween treat supply depends on which state you live in and how it defines candy.
5 Midwest States Form Electric Vehicle Pact
They plan to work together building out charging infrastructure and on other issues. The agreement comes after Ford unveiled plans for big electric vehicle investments in another region.
Two States Have Decriminalized HIV Transmission, Leaving Eight With Active Laws
Illinois became the second state to repeal a decades-old statute that allowed HIV-positive residents to be charged with a felony for failing to disclose their status before having unprotected sex.
Many New Moms Get Kicked Off Medicaid 2 Months After Giving Birth. Illinois Will Change That.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of new mothers lose Medicaid coverage after 60 days when their income exceeds limits. But deadly childbirth complications persist months longer.
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