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Lawmakers weigh bill that could impact homes across the state: 'Removing an unnecessary roadblock'
A new Illinois bill could make it easier — and more affordable — for veterans who are at risk and experiencing homelessness ...
Here Are the Democrats Who Voted to Avert a Shutdown
The spending measure, which passed the House earlier in the week, was presented to the Senate as a take-it-or-leave-it ...
Senate approves spending bill to avert government shutdown
The Senate on Friday narrowly averted a government shutdown at midnight, passing a GOP-written stopgap spending measure after ...
Illinois Dems split on allowing vote on bill to avert government shutdown
Ill., joined nine other Democratic senators in voting to allow the measure to proceed for a final vote on Friday. Sen. Tammy ...
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From Pelosi to Pritzker, Democrats Push Back on Schumer’s Support of Funding Bill
After Sen. Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that he would reluctantly support the bill, he bore the brunt of that anger, ...
Senate Dems join with Republicans to pass government funding bill, avert a midnight shutdown
The bill — a continuing resolution that will essentially extend fiscal 2024 spending levels through the start of the 2026 fiscal year — is backed by President Trump.
Newsom tells Senate Dems to ‘do the right thing,’ oppose CR
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has called on Senate Democrats “to stand up and do the right thing” and vote no on the GOP-backed stopgap bill that would avert a looming government ...
Nancy Pelosi urges senators to oppose key spending bill, risking shutdown
Calif., and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending ...
Illinois state senators propose road usage charge in effort to boost dwindling funds for roadwork
There's a proposal in Springfield that could eventually lead to a different way to pay for roadwork in Illinois.
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Morgan Winters confirmed as Get Covered Illinois director
The Illinois State Senate confirmed the appointment of Morgan Winters as the Director of Get Covered Illinois. Get Covered Illinois, a division of the Illinois Department of Insurance ...