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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget:   “A skilled, educated workforce is critical to the future of the manufacturing industry in Illinois, which is the largest contributor of any sector to the state’s Gross Domestic Product. We are encouraged by the additional investments in education, […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement in response to the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024 state budget which includes an increase to the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF), which is estimated to provide an additional $112 million annually to cities, villages and towns:   “The Local Government Distributive Fund is an

SPRINGFIELD — The $50.6 billion state spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1st, passed the Illinois House early Saturday, with only the support of Democrats who drafted it.   House Republicans chose not to vote for the budget bill for numerous reasons: including Democrats neglecting two House GOP priorities: giving families a

SPRINGFIELD — As the Illinois General Assembly adjourns legislative session, the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) celebrates several key victories for our member community health centers.   With the support of our sponsors in the General Assembly, the Pritzker Administration, and community health center advocates, IPHCA proudly secured a $50 million Medicaid rate increase,