Government Affairs Roundup

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: More announcements impacting a number of people in a few different areas. Most notable is the news today as President Biden drops details on student loan debt. See...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Big news to share this week as Joliet finds out finally about receiving funding for the Chicago Street “City Square” plaza. Governor Pritzker releases more money for...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The Senate has hit the road after a weekend session that ended with Senate Democrats, with the help of Vice President Kamala Harris’ vote, sending Democrats’...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to all that supported our golf outing as a sponsor, golfer, volunteer, or in any other role. It was a great day for having some fun, making connections, and...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: A few interesting items on the state side of things today in the report. News has started to leak out about what could be on tap for a potential special session and...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: A number of different topics to report on today. Congress is working through the annual appropriation process before their summer recess at the end of July. A new...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The House and Senate return out in Washington D.C. to begin a three-week work period that may be the last chance lawmakers have for a legislative victory before...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Now that the primaries are over here in Illinois and we move closer to the November election, you’ll hear a lot more about inflation, gas prices, abortion, and so...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: This week’s issue looks at election results from the “summer” primary election and also the July 1st pause of the gas and grocery taxes here in Illinois. There is...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The Roundup is back after a week off for some catching up and time off. Thanks to all that supported our New Orleans North event, our AABA Gala, and tonight’s CWW...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Going to keep this short today as we’re in full New Orleans North mode as we get ready for Friday. See below for a few notes. If you haven’t already purchased your...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Gas prices continue to be the topic of conversation as averages now hover at $5 a gallon. It is impacting just about everything imaginable. See below for more on the...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The recent big news centers around the announcement that the census bureau undercounted the Illinois population. This means more federal funding should be coming to...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: We’re getting closer to the June primaries here in Illinois as June 28 is the official date. You can begin now to cast your vote as in-person voting begins tomorrow...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Congress returns this week to debate access to abortion, more U.S. aid to Ukraine and new funding to combat Covid-19, taking up high-stakes domestic and foreign...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in town today to visit the new Joliet Gateway Center Bus Station. The visit will highlight...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to our five state legislators that joined us for lunch yesterday to talk about what happened in Springfield during the last session. Today’s Roundup has info...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Congress is back to work in Washington D.C. so some updates are shared below in today’s Roundup. A reminder about the downtown Joliet parking survey. We’re looking...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Below is an important survey that I hope you’ll devote a few minutes to regarding parking in downtown Joliet. There is also news on state bond rating and pensions....

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: We have an informational luncheon lined up for next Thursday, April 28th featuring State Senators John Connor and Meg Loughran Cappel, Assistant House Majority...