Category: Legislature

Legislative session focuses on supporting providers ahead of federal changes to healthcare

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 5, 2026 | Legislature, Medicaid/Medicare, State Budget, Top Stories | 0

Ahead of major federally-mandated changes to Medicaid and other health programs, Illinois lawmakers took steps during the recently-concluded legislative session that they said will protect providers and patients.

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Lawmakers pass expansion of medical marijuana access

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 3, 2026 | Legislature, Top Stories | 0

Medical marijuana patients should have easier access to products under a proposal passed in the final hours of the spring legislative session.

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House approves expansion of coverage for hormonal menopause treatment

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 2, 2026 | Insurance, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A plan that expands insurance coverage for hormonal menopause treatment heads to Gov. JB Pritzker after being passed in the final hours of the spring legislative session.

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Pritzker signs law to streamline pharmacist licensure

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 2, 2026 | Legislature, Pharmacy, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Monday intended to streamline how pharmacists are licensed in Illinois.

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Pritzker pledges to sign bill to protect patient data on abortion, gender dysphoria

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 1, 2026 | Abortion, Legislature, Reproductive Healthcare, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker said Sunday night he will sign legislation to protect the medical records of patients who receive abortion and gender dysphoria care.

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