Author: cmeyer@sgop.ilga.gov

Last week I began highlighting noteworthy bills that take effect on January 1, 2024. In this final newsletter for 2023, I will summarize a few

As we prepare to bid 2023 a fond farewell and ring in the New Year, more than 300 new laws are set to take effect

Lawmakers Hear Testimony on AWB Rules Members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) met on December 12 to hear testimony from the Illinois State

Illinois recreational trail projects awarded $3.7 million A local trail system in the 33rd District could be getting a significant facelift, thanks to the recent

New Back 2 Business Grants The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced the Illinois B2B NewBiz grant program that became available on November 30. This

New report shows record investigations into state agencies A historically high number of complaints were reported in the annual Executive Inspector General’s report for Fiscal

Senate Republicans Push for Extension of Invest in Kids Act; Democrats Refuse to Call the Bill Democrats refused to take action during the fall Veto

Veto Session Continues This week, state legislators will gather once more in Springfield for the last three days of the annual fall Veto Session. The