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Revised Senior Driving Law Among 14 New Laws Taking Effect on July 1 When the legislature passes laws, most have effective dates of January 1.

With No Bears Bill Sent to the Governor Before Adjournment, Bears Say They’ll Move Forward in Indiana I was hopeful the legislature would have success

DeWitte-La Ha Legislation that Prioritizes Inclusive Park Designs Heads to Governor I couldn’t be happier to announce that legislation that was two years in the

Lawmakers Enter Final Two Weeks of Session With just two weeks remaining before the scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers still have numerous major issues

The centerpiece of Governor Pritzker’s budget address back in February was his Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) housing proposal. This misguided plan seeks to strip

Proposed Redistricting Amendment Fails to Advance in Senate A proposed constitutional amendment (HJRCA 28) aimed at changing the standards used to draw Illinois legislative districts

Senate Returns to the Capitol as Final Weeks of Session Begin Senate lawmakers return to the Capitol on Tuesday, April 28, to begin the final

Key Bill Deadline Passes in Senate and House Friday, April 17 marked a significant milestone in the legislative process, as it was the deadline for

Legislators return to Springfield this week for a key week of bill action. For both the Senate and the House of Representatives, bills must receive

Appellate Court Upholds Conviction of DCFS Caseworker in AJ Freund Case The Illinois Appellate Court has upheld the conviction of former DCFS caseworker Carlos Acosta