Tag: Laws

Environment Government

Lawmakers take aim at plastic pollution with package of bills

On By admin

By BEN ORNER In an effort to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, a group of state lawmakers from both legislative chambers touted a series of bills Tuesday, Feb. 18 that would tax or ban single-use plastics and aim to boost recycling. The four proposals have the support of...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Government

Lawmakers tout strict limits on ‘prior authorization’ insurance requirements

On By admin

By PETER HANCOCK A bipartisan group of lawmakers is proposing strict new limits on health insurance policies that require patients to receive “prior authorization” from the company before they can receive certain treatments, tests or prescription drugs. It’s a common practice under most health plans, one originally intended to hold...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
UncategorizedLeave a comment

Lawmakers decline to block new gun store regulations

On By admin

By PETER HANCOCK A group of Illinois lawmakers Tuesday, Feb. 18 declined to block the Illinois State Police from implementing new administrative rules governing firearms dealers. Those rules were adopted on an emergency basis in January, nearly one year after Democratic governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Firearms Dealer License Certification

continue reading
Events Government

New laws explained January 16

On By admin

Residents are invited to learn about new laws going into effect at an information session presented by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library, 555 S. Eola Road in Aurora. “This past year, we enacted a large number of new laws...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Government

State changes its laws effective in New Year

On By admin

By Capitol News Illinois The State’s minimum wage will increase by $1 hourly, recreational marijuana will go on sale to those over 21 years of age, and some State taxes and licensing fees will increase this year. The changes are among hundreds resulting from laws passed during a busy legislative...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here