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The grants come as nonprofits experience increased need from cuts to federal food assistance. @jeschweikert reports. https://t.co/G66heMEFOE

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Studies analyzing the outcomes of Early Intervention found it can change a child’s developmental trajectory, and may even reduce the need for special education later. @IllinoisAnswers story by Meredith Newman & Madison Hopkins. https://t.co/hHU7Q8sRpU

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Illinois lawmakers passed legislation to limit addictive features on social media and protect kids online. @n_hytrek has more https://t.co/VLWly90uEN

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Illinois lawmakers approved a budget after 4 a.m. Monday that includes the full $350 million increase in Evidence-Based Funding for public schools. @peterqhancock reports. https://t.co/9dtC0yh7OI

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During the final hours of session, the Illinois Senate passed a bill to try and help the Chicago Bears stay in Illinois. But the House adjourned without putting the bill up for a vote.

Read the full story: https://t.co/NOat9FPmQs

[Tahman Bradley @tahmanbradley]

Despite the budget increasing K-12 education funding by $350 million, the Illinois Federation of Teachers is still unhappy.

This memo was shared with its executive board tonight.

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Data center regulations won’t pass this spring, but pausing tax credits could be an option while negotiations continue. @n_hytrek reports reports https://t.co/ZXGBxJVcsT

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Unpack the fight over AI in medical billing! Illinois’ Transparency in Downcoding Act balances automation with a "human-in-the-loop" review. Could the policy and process serve as a national model? https://t.co/d3YBzp6ppa

[Jerry Nowicki @NowickiPress]

We're continuing to update this list of big legislation as it moves (or doesn't) during the session's final stretch. Follow along here:
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Can states sufficiently regulate AI on their own? As the Illinois legislative session ends, we dive into proposals targeting surveillance pricing, ticket bots, and AI developer responsibilities. https://t.co/DtzAcw4fH4

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Final Compromise on a 340B Study to See How Millions are Spent Every Year? https://t.co/wMpIqlYLSq

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As the Illinois legislative session closes, a 340B drug pricing "trailer bill" forces a high-stakes test for billion-dollar interests. Can lawmakers balance safety-net clinic survival with more strict oversight? https://t.co/F7UEwOgeFF

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With just days left in the spring legislative session, Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled an eight-bill housing package incorporating tweaked elements of Gov. JB Pritzker’s BUILD plan and a slew of progressive initiatives. @brendenmoore13 reports. https://t.co/IBdIoUjxOD

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Dive into the Prescription Drug Affordability Board debate! We explore the national landscape, intense stakeholder clashes, and the evolution of IL’s PDAB legislation ahead of a potential final vote before a May 31st deadline: https://t.co/nZTssc0j37

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Should IL join its neighboring states in an interstate licensure compact? Tune in as we unpack a legislative hearing debate pitting critical healthcare workforce mobility against strict state standards and protective shield laws. https://t.co/BMKr4o1yQL

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With just 10 days left in the legislative session, many big-ticket items await resolution. Inevitably, some will sink and some will swim. @nowickipress reports https://t.co/5ycxL1jvOn

[Ben Szalinski @BenSzalinski]

A look at tax revenue from sportsbooks through June 2025, from the IL General Assembly's Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. DraftKings at Wrigley Field is officially known as Northside Crown Gaming and is far from a major revenue generator

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How will IL navigate FY27 Medicaid pressures? We unpack a safety net hospital paradox, $1.1B in medical debt relief, and how HR 1 mandates threaten health coverage. Tune in: https://t.co/ruIUWFZasU

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Learn how one state agency @IllinoisDCEO is shaping Illinois' economy through workforce training, quantum tech investments, and a $12.2B FY27 budget. Listen here: https://t.co/GHiKJBgd61