Category: Federal Government

Duckworth seeks to expand prenatal care access for service members

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 19, 2024 | Federal Government, Reproductive Healthcare, Top Stories | 0

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., recently joined colleagues on a plan to expand access to prenatal care for service members.

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Illinois reaches agreement with HHS to enforce federal disability rights laws

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 19, 2024 | Federal Government, Top Stories | 0

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights said Monday they’ve reached an agreement with the Department of Human Services to ensure enforcement of disability rights laws.

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Illinois Democrats call for action on elevated levels of lead, Legionella in four federal buildings

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 14, 2024 | Federal Government, Top Stories | 0

A dozen Illinois Democrats are seeking answers from the General Services Administration on efforts to address elevated levels of lead and Legionella at four federal government buildings in Chicago and Rockford.

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Pritzker says discussions ongoing for veto, spring session post-election

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 8, 2024 | Federal Government, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that conversations have started on whether state lawmakers need to take action during this month’s veto session or early next spring in response to Republican Donald Trump’s re-election as president.

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Rates for ACA health plans to increase slightly next year

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 4, 2024 | Federal Government, Insurance, Top Stories | 0

Rates for health plans available on the Affordable Care Act’s exchange will slightly increase next year, on average, according to an analysis released Friday by the Department of Insurance.

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