Latest POLITICS News From The Illinois Newsroom Team
Congress will miss the farm bill deadline in the midst of a likely government shutdown
The leaders of both Congressional agriculture committees say federal lawmakers will move back farm bill negotiations to December. The current law expires Sept. 30, but
Pritzker touts early education funding in signing $50.4 billion budget
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has traveled the state this week to tout the budget’s funding of his Smart Start initiative, a focal point of his 2024
How Asian Americans got wrapped up in the affirmative action debate — and why many want out
The U.S. Supreme Court is due to rule this month on the fate of affirmative action in college admissions. Justices are considering two cases challenging
Pence says ‘Different times call for different leadership’ in video launching 2024 presidential bid
Pence is staking his presidential hopes on Iowa as he becomes the first vice president in modern history to take on the commander-in-chief with whom he served.
Defenders of AM radio speak up in DC for its preservation in your vehicle dashboard
The measure, introduced in May with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, would require automakers to include AM radios in their vehicles.
Pritzker set to consider signing more than 500 bills in the next three months
Protections for noncitizens, criminal justice reform, education changes among bills passed in May.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default
The Treasury Department had warned that the country would start running short of cash to pay all of its bills on Monday, a development that would have sent shockwaves through the U.S. and global economies.
Gov. Pritzker stopped in Champaign to promote his budget, especially its spending for early childhood programs
Governor J-B Pritzker and other state officials visited Champaign’s International Prep Academy Wednesday, part of the governor’s tour of the state to promote education spending in the new state budget.
Biden to say default ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on debt ceiling deal Friday evening
The legislation was passed by the Senate late Thursday night after being approved by the House the previous night. Biden is expected to sign the measure on Saturday.
Watch Live: President Biden Address About Debt Deal
President Joe Biden will address the nation Friday evening from the Oval Office on the budget deal that lifts the federal debt limit and averts a U.S. government default.
Illinois downstate delegation splits vote to raise debt ceiling
The votes on raising the nation’s debt ceiling fell along party lines among the downstate Illinois congressional delegation.
Lawmakers approve measure giving utilities control over new downstate transmission lines
General Assembly also approved measure lifting ban on new nuclear construction.
Miller says she will vote against debt limit deal
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL15) says she will not support the debt ceiling deal negotiated by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy.
