Capitol News Illinois

New federal rules contained in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will impose tighter caps on how much money states can raise for their Medicaid programs through provider taxes.

Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch signaled they’re open to amending the SAFE-T Act after a violent crime on a Chicago “L” train reignited scrutiny of the law.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has ramped up his media appearances in 2025 by embracing social media influencers and bringing his message to a national audience.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and attorneys general from California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York are suing the Trump administration for freezing $10 billion to their states for child care and family services programs.

The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act incentivizes battery storage among other measures aimed at bolstering grid reliability.

The first independent poll of the GOP primary was also released on Thursday, showing Darren Bailey with a strong lead.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is not making a graduated income tax a priority in 2026, despite backing the idea in principle and mounting budget pressures.

The report found that 91% of all pregnancy-related deaths were potentially preventable, including all those resulting from mental health conditions or substance use disorders.

Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1

A new report by state regulators projects energy shortfalls will begin in northern Illinois by 2029 and the rest of the state by 2031 if lawmakers and grid operators don’t act.