by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
It is my sincere pleasure to be able to say to you that as of last Thursday, July 6, 2017, Illinois has in place a budget for the current fiscal year. This means that the Illinois Budget Impasse, which had held our state hostage since 2015, has come to an end.
While this does not mean an end to the partisan fighting in Springfield...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
Quick update on a busy at the Capitol.
Substantive Legislation
Friday marked the deadline in both houses for substantive bills in their original house to be heard, so there was a great flurry of activity going on on the floor of each house. The bills AFC has been working on with partners include:
HB 2800 ( Flowers...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
Though the Senate spent last week in recess, the House was in session in Springfield, and I wanted to provide a quick update on how things are progressing in our state capitol.
Budget Update
Unfortunately, there has been little public movement on a state budget in Springfield in either house since the Senate’s...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
Good afternoon everyone, just wanted to take a quick moment to update you on a busy week in Springfield.
Substantive Bills
This week saw a number of bills AFC is working on moved out of committee and to the House floor:
HB 2800 (Flowers) passed unanimously, 12-0-0, out of the House Human Services...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
A quick update on last week’s session days in Springfield.
The Budget Impasse
The Senate’s attempt at a Grand Bargain took a hit last week as one of the component pieces of legislation dealing with pension reform was voted down by the Senate. Senate President Cullerton began calling pieces of the deal...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
Greetings all, I just thought I would provide a quick update on what happened during this week of session in Springfield.
Governor’s State of the State
The governor addressed a joint session of the General Assembly (GA) on Wednesday, Jan. 25, where he highlighted what he believes to be the successes of his...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
Good morning everyone, I just wanted to take a moment and update you all on the developments that transpired in Springfield last week as the 99 th General Assembly (GA) came to a close and the 100 th GA got started.
Budget Update
In the Lame Duck session, there were multiple efforts to address the budget situation in each...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
Good morning everyone, I just wanted to provide a quick update on the now completed Veto Session that wrapped up last Thursday evening.
Substantive Legislation
There was little movement on the budget, as expected, during Veto Session. However, a House resolution sponsored by Rep. Dave McSweeney that stated the...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
Good afternoon, everyone! I wanted to take a quick minute to update you all on the events in Springfield last week.
The General Assembly (GA) came together on Wednesday and Thursday to pass a bill that partially appropriated for a short-term, stopgap budget. Governor Bruce Rauner has already signed this budget, SB 2047...
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by Dan Frey, Director of Government Relations
Just a quick update of the happenings in Springfield regarding state government since my last update early on May 31.
Substantive Bills
HB 6213 , our MCO quality bill, was unanimously concurred with in the House on May 31, and thus passed both houses of the legislature. That bill, along with HB 4554 (mandated PrEP Medicaid...
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