AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIllinois Insurance Reform: Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 4273 and SB 714 to make homeowners’ and auto insurance pricing more transparent and accountable, aiming to stop surprise rate hikes. Gun Access Help: Illinois State Police opened a new FOID/CCL kiosk in Effingham for people who can’t use the online system, with in-person help and public computers. AG vs. Tariffs: Illinois AG Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 23 states filing a third lawsuit challenging Trump tariff increases, arguing they’re unlawful and will hit consumers. Privacy Fight: Raoul also sued over a proposed TANF data-sharing policy that would expand federal access to sensitive benefit recipients’ information. Housing Pressure From Data Centers: A new report says data centers are paying “impossible” land prices, outbidding homebuilders and worsening the affordable housing crunch. School Funding Crunch: A national look at the end of pandemic-era school money shows districts scrambling as budget gaps grow. Chicago Schools Politics: House Speaker Chris Welch promised to push for more state CPS funding in the fall veto session, despite questions about votes and timing. Evanston Gambling-Like Machines: Evanston chose regulation over banning “sweepstakes” machines, keeping a revenue stream for some small businesses. Tech/Workforce: Illinois Manufacturers’ Association named Hoffer Plastics “Sustainable Champion of the Year,” citing major cuts in waste, emissions, and water use.
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