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Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: After last week’s update the question on the federal level became “how will Congress avert a shutdown now?” Speaker Johnson’s funding gamble didn’t pay off after a...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Another great celebration day, this time we honored Kelly Rohder-Tonelli with the ATHENA Award – Congratulations Kelly! At the time that I scheduled this message,...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to those that were able to join us yesterday for our 110-year anniversary celebration. It was nice to see so many familiar faces and great supporters of our...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today’s focus will be on pro-growth tax policies that are scheduled to end in 2025. *Government Affairs Roundup brought to you by CITGO* The Urgent Need for...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Exciting events are around the corner for the chamber in September as we host our 110 Year Anniversary celebration and our ATHENA Award recognition. Congratulations...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to all that participated as a sponsor, volunteer, attendee, vendor, or in any other capacity for our annual New Orleans North festival. Once again, a good...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The roundup is back with a full report this week covering some bills signed by Governor Pritzker as well as Quantum Computing, PBM, and Carbon Capture news....

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates"   Chamber members: Two weekends now with shocking news events on the Presidential campaign trail. I don’t think we need to cover either as there is more than enough news out...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Another short report this week as things are quiet for the summer policy wise, but certainly not quiet on the election cycle front as we have the Republican National...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: A short report for this week, but still important information to share. See below for information on where the state of Illinois finished financially for fiscal year...