The Illinois legislature on Friday moved to legalize recreational marijuana in a 66-47 vote in the State House. The bill now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has made legal pot a key component of his proposed budget. “Today’s outcome is disappointing, as it is a win for wealthy marijuana investors and a loss for […]
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Reproductive Health Act goes to governor for his signature
In a vote May 31, the Illinois Senate approved legislation to expand abortion in the state. The Reproductive Health Act, SB 25, passed by the House May 28, now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker who has said he will sign it when it reaches his desk. Pritzker released a statement hailing the bill’s passage in […]
Bans target Roe, but not in Illinois
New abortion laws aim for high court review. But will it work? America | State legislatures in the South and Midwest have adopted a series of laws limiting abortion this year, including the nation’s most restrictive abortion law in Alabama. Meanwhile, some Illinois lawmakers continued to push what has been called the country’s most extreme […]
Marijuana opponents prep for legalization push
Illinois lawmakers returned from their spring break poised to introduce legislation to legalize marijuana use for adults. The legalization effort is supported by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who advocated it throughout his campaign and in his inaugural address. Pritzker and other legalization supporters say marijuana would bring beneficial revenue to the state, including up to $170 […]
Capitol Watch: Abortion bills stall, Medicaid to cover sex changes in Illinois
After thousands of pro-life advocates protested legislation that would expand abortion in Illinois, the bill, SB 1942, failed to pass out of the Senate Executive Committee before the deadline and was reassigned to the Senate Assignments Committee. Its companion bill, HB 2495, was returned to the House Rules Committee. The legislation, known as The Reproductive […]
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