AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBears Stadium Stalls: Illinois lawmakers adjourned the spring session early Monday without passing a plan to keep the Chicago Bears in-state, and Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged the team may take a deal in Indiana. State Budget: Illinois approved a record $55.9B FY27 budget early Monday, with Democrats touting investments in education, housing, healthcare and affordability, while Republicans warn it’s too spending-heavy and tax-heavy. Rideshare Labor: A bill passed that would let Illinois rideshare drivers collectively bargain and form unions, moving next to the governor. Swipe-Fee Fight: A federal judge blocked Illinois from enforcing parts of its swipe-fee law for most banks/payment networks, extending uncertainty for the policy. Data-Center Rules: The POWER Act won’t move forward this spring; lawmakers say more hearings and summer work are needed before any future vote. Local Governance: Quincy says a recovery home at 2700 Maine doesn’t need a special permit under federal housing protections. Public Health & Safety: Normal approved a kratom ban starting July 15, with fines for violations.
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