AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMail Voting Fight: Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and a coalition of Democratic attorneys general sued the U.S. Postal Service over a new vote-by-mail rule that would force states to use USPS-generated voter lists and standardized ballot envelopes—while a federal judge in Boston lifted a prior block, setting up more legal whiplash just weeks before midterms. Meta Settlement Fallout: Meta’s landmark $17B-plus child-safety settlement is moving forward, with Illinois set to receive up to $768M and new limits like nighttime blocks and daily time caps for minors. Micromobility Rules: Gov. JB Pritzker signed statewide e-bike and scooter regulations, including age minimums and speed limits, with new rules taking effect Jan. 1. Domestic/Sexual Violence Protections: Pritzker also signed bills tightening emergency protection orders, requiring lethality assessments in domestic cases, and expanding access to digital sexual assault nurse examiner exams. Immigration Court Scrutiny: In Chicago, attorneys say removal orders are being accelerated for unaccompanied children, with six kids ordered removed by a federal judge. State Finances: Moody’s upgraded Illinois’ credit rating, citing reserve growth and faster, more reliable budgeting. Local Government: Cicero is rolling out a $96M flood prevention program for homeowners after the 2023 disaster.
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