Prairie State Wire

Governor JB Pritzker continued his statewide budget amplification tour with stops to Peoria and Quincy. The FY24 budget is Illinois's fifth balanced budget under Governor Pritzker and is preceded by eight credit rating upgrades, a "rainy day" fund set to surpass $2 billion, the elimination of the bill backlog, and $1 trillion in GDP. The Governor was joined at the stops by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and state and community leaders to highlight investments in poverty prevention, food security, and increased funding for higher education.

June 2: Congressional Record publishes “House of Representatives” in the Senate section

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “House of Representatives” on June 2.

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 1

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on June 1.

Duckworth Discusses National Guard Priorities with Bureau Chief General Hokanson

Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, met with General Dan Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, to discuss the National Guard’s legislative priorities ahead of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

In Light of New Threats to Medication Abortion, Duckworth Joins Warren, Hirono and Smith in Expanding Investigation into Effects of State Abortion Bans

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Tina Smith (D-MN) to expand their investigation on the effects of state abortion bans on women

June 2: Congressional Record publishes “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section

“APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE“ was published in the Senate section on page S1961 on June 2

CDC estimates 370 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending May 20

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 370 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 20.

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago School Financial Oversight Panel met April 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 5, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago School Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, April 25

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met April 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 5, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, April 26

Durbin: Not Paying Our Bills Will Result In A Loss Of Trust In The Stability In The United States

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, today spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the need to avert a debt ceiling crisis so the United States remains a stable, global leader.

Durbin, Duckworth Applaud Department Of Transportation For Implementing Key Provisions Of Their Protecting Roadside First Responders Act

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for implementing a key provision of their Protecting Roadside First Responders Act by proposing a rule to require automatic emergency braking (AEB) on all new light and heavy vehicles.

Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending June 3?

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending June 3 found here.

CDC predicts 284 people in 45-64 age group in Illinois died during week ending May 20

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 284 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 20.

122 Hispanic people in Illinois passed away in week ending May 13

There were 122 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending May 13, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Illinois deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 20

Illinois' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

422 professional licenses expiring across Illinois in June

Illinois sees 29.8 percent decrease in number of professional licenses expiring.

Illinois midterms sees Twelve Counties Southwestern IL Laborers Dist Council PAC spend the most during week ending June 3