Category: Federal Government

Pritzker joins call against proposed changes to ACA exchange

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 16, 2025 | ACA, Federal Government, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker joined colleagues Tuesday to urge the federal government to reverse planned changes to the Affordable Care Act marketplace, saying the proposals will restrict states’ abilities to regulate their exchanges and cause customer confusion.

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Vohra talks need for collaborations amid potential public health funding challenges

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 14, 2025 | Federal Government, Press Releases, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Illinois’ top doctor told lawmakers last week that collaborations will be crucial as the public health sector anticipates financial challenges.

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Raoul sues HHS over $12 billion in cuts to public health grants

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 2, 2025 | Federal Government, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and colleagues have sued the Department of Health and Human Services over last week’s decision to terminate nearly $12 billion in public health funding — including hundreds of millions for Illinois agencies.

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Trump administration cuts $125 million to IDPH for infectious disease work

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 27, 2025 | Federal Government, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health said Wednesday that the Trump administration is rescinding $125 million in federal funds to support its infectious disease work.

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Health leaders committed to health equity despite uncertainty of federal funding, policies

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 26, 2025 | Federal Government, HNI Stories, Top Stories | 0

Illinois health leaders said Tuesday they remain committed to their health equity efforts, even as the Trump administration’s policies have raised questions on if they’ll be supported moving forward.

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