Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $8.75 million in Direct Forgivable Loans fully financed by the State will be made available to all conditionally-approved social equity loan applicants in order to provide immediate access to capital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that more than 1.5 million people in Illinois have received a dose of the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized for use in September, with about 160,000 doses administered in the last week.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced it has issued the first full adult use cannabis dispensing organization licenses to social equity applicants.
Senator Pat Woods expressed concerns regarding the Legislative Finance Committee's (LFC) FY26 budget recommendation, highlighting the need for measurable goals, targeted expenditures, and increased accountability for taxpayer dollars.
Senator Pat Woods expressed concerns regarding the Legislative Finance Committee's (LFC) FY26 budget recommendation, highlighting the need for measurable goals, targeted expenditures, and increased accountability for taxpayer dollars.
In the aftermath of the Texas Primary Elections, a significant shift in political landscape has been witnessed as taxpayer foes faced defeat or runoffs across the state.
Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans to vote for Mike Olcott for election to House District 60, Stormy Bradley for election to House District 72, and Caroline Fairly for election to House District 87 at Get Out the Vote events in Willow Park, San Angelo, and Amarillo, respectively.