AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFarm Costs: Gov. JB Pritzker ordered diesel-cost relief for Illinois farmers, blaming Trump policies as fuel prices squeeze rural budgets. Data Centers: A new report projects more than 120,000 Illinois jobs from data-center growth, but most would be temporary; critics warn the expansion could add $150 a year to electric bills. Energy Investment: Constellation and Google’s 20-year agreement will support upgrades adding 890 megawatts at nuclear plants, including in Illinois. Separately, a state senator says a major nuclear investment will bring 4,200 construction jobs. Household Costs: State Farm plans another 8% homeowners’ insurance increase in Illinois, following last year’s 27% hike. Politics: Former Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin endorsed Pritzker over Republican challenger Darren Bailey. State Finances: Illinois revenue rose 8.2% in the first quarter, though forecasters cautioned that offsetting pressures lie ahead. The state also collected $2.66 billion in gambling taxes in fiscal 2026, up 19.2%.
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