Restrictions on the video game industry have been proposed numerous times across the United States, but few become law, and many of those are overturned through legal opposition.
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Rockford Register Star: Illinois lawmakers debate $1 monthly copayments for child care
A House committee will continue to explore ways to extend Illinois’ $1 child care copays for low-income families now that Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive order granting them has expired.
House Bill 141, sponsored by Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, would make the temporary benefit permanent for families whose income is at or below 185 percent of the most recent federal poverty guidelines based on family size.
The bill advanced to the floor on a 9-2 vote Friday with Ford noting his intent to return to committee with an amendment.
BND: Illinois state representative turns down pension offered to legislators
State rep. Amy Elik refused the annual pension offered to legislators at age 55 with 8 years of service and at age 62 with 4 years of service. Elik said she does not want to become one of the state’s unfunded liabilities.