AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Tax Pause: Gov. JB Pritzker is pausing Illinois’ data center tax incentives after lawmakers didn’t advance a plan to raise electricity rates for the facilities, aiming to prevent utility bill hikes; deals signed before July 1, 2026 are protected. Food Assistance Court Fight: A federal judge blocked the Trump USDA from enforcing new conditions tying billions in nutrition funding to compliance with immigration and “gender ideology” related policies, pausing the effort while a 20-state lawsuit proceeds. Bears Stadium Fallout: As the Chicago Bears move forward on a Hammond, Indiana stadium plan, Illinois lawmakers say the door isn’t fully closed for Arlington Heights and keep pushing for a deal in-state. Public Safety & Streets: Chicago mourns CDOT bike infrastructure leader Riley O’Neil, killed after a dooring crash in Bridgeport; the incident renews calls for safer protected bike lanes. Gun Violence Response: Chicago community groups are responding to persistent gun violence even as overall crime trends improve, focusing on what works locally. Mobility Rules: Illinois approved new rules for e-bikes, scooters, and high-powered electric motorcycles, with registration and safety requirements.
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