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Gov. JB Pritzker frequently touts his administrative prowess, so this gives him a measurable opportunity to prove it.
Mitchell has a lot of work to do as Pritzker’s running mate. But he seems committed to pulling this off.
This general theme of protecting what the governor maintains is Illinois’ progress from damage by President Trump will be the foundation of his reelection bid.
If you had any interaction with a state legislator since the shootings, you know this horrific crime has struck many of them at their very core.
Gov. JB Pritzker said he would “stand in the way” of the Trump administration’s attempts to “going after people who don’t deserve to be frightened.” But there may not be a whole lot the governor can do when push literally comes to shove.
Legislative leaders need to start enforcing earlier deadlines for giant issues like omnibus energy proposal so they can deal with other time-sensitive things at the end.
A real hunger is developing for new leadership in the Chicago mayor’s office, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement announcement has already attracted three Illinois office holders who want to replace him.
El Comité de Energía y Comercio de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos avanzó su parte del proyecto de ley de conciliación para el año fiscal 2025, que incluye la consideración de recortes significativos a Medicaid.
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced its portion of the fiscal year 2025 reconciliation bill, which includes the consideration of significant Medicaid cuts.
“He’s free to speak his mind. He’s free to vote his conscience,” House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, said, but added that no one would be allowed to use their official leadership roles “to pursue an agenda that is antithetical to our shared goals” of passing a budget.