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Illinois debates new taxes amid revenue shortfall

State revenues in Illinois are expected to fall short of Governor Pritzker's proposed budget.

By Prairie State Wire | May 23, 2025

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Illinois considers adopting federal workplace regulations amid legal challenges

SB 1976, a legislative proposal in Illinois, would require the state to adopt several workplace regulations introduced by the Biden Administration, including the OSHA Walkaround Rule.

By Prairie State Wire | May 23, 2025

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NFIB launches tools highlighting impact of Small Business Tax Deduction in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 22, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has introduced two digital tools aimed at illustrating the economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Illinois.

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Illinois small businesses face new regulatory hurdles with Senate Bill 1976

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization representing small businesses in Illinois, issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 1976 by the Illinois Senate.

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Illinois considers adopting Biden-era workplace regulations

By Prairie State Wire | May 15, 2025

Illinois lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1976, which would require the state to adopt certain workplace regulations introduced during the Biden Administration.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Illinois companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 21 inspections at 20 Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in the first quarter of 2025.

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NFIB Illinois announces virtual legislative recap with state director

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

Illinois State Director Noah Finley will host a virtual legislative recap on June 18, 2025.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Illinois during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | May 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Illinois in the first quarter of 2025.

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Illinois sees rise in tax revenues in April

By Prairie State Wire | May 5, 2025

Illinois tax revenues have shown an increase in April compared to the same month last year, according to a report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).

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Illinois lawmakers propose bills to expand prevailing wage mandate for construction projects

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Illinois lawmakers have proposed bills aimed at expanding the prevailing wage mandate to include additional infrastructure and construction projects.

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Illinois small businesses oppose Chicago-area public transit bill

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

NFIB Illinois has expressed opposition to a proposed vehicle-mileage-tax pilot program, urging its removal from a comprehensive public-transit reform bill being considered by the Illinois General Assembly.

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Which type of Illinois companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2024?

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 26, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 158 inspections at 154 Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in 2024.

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Illinois: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 25, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 34 inspections at 33 Drugs companies from Illinois in 2024.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on device companies in Illinois during 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 24, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 24 inspections at 23 device companies from Illinois in 2024.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Illinois during 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 44 inspections at 43 Veterinary companies from Illinois in 2024.

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Illinois: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 48 inspections at 48 Biologics companies from Illinois in 2024.

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Illinois: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Tobacco companies from Illinois in 2024.

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Illinois extends deadlines for job-tax legislation aimed at paid-leave program

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

The Illinois Senate has decided to extend its committee and third-reading deadlines to May 9 for a proposed bill known as SB 2413.

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Illinois ranks among the least competitive states economically for 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 18, 2025

Illinois has been ranked 46th out of 50 states for economic competitiveness, as reported by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

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Illinois small businesses at risk if tax deduction expires, NFIB reports

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has issued a new report regarding the potential implications for small businesses in Illinois if the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction is not made permanent.