Illinois is preparing to implement major federal Medicaid changes beginning in 2027. The rules themselves are complicated, but the larger challenge is operational: the State must verify income,…
Beginning in 2027, some Illinois adults enrolled through the Affordable Care Act expansion group will face new federal Medicaid work and community-engagement requirements, along with eligibility…
Listen here for a deep dive into the transmission grid policy debate in the Illinois legislature at the end of the spring session, which will be a crucial element for the state's energy future,…
The Illinois Commerce Commission is a state agency that regulates public utilities in Illinois to ensure consumers receive adequate, efficient, reliable, safe, and cost-effective utility services. The…
The Illinois Commerce Commission hosted a series of “policy sessions on resource adequacy” from December 2024 through April 2025. Listen here for a breakdown of the issues, innovations, and policy…
Omnibus FOIA and OMA legislation was positioned to pass the Illinois legislature in the final days of the spring session based on numerous negotiations between stakeholders and a package of bills that…
In this episode, we focus on the Illinois State Board of Education's newly released July 2026 AI guidance, which establishes a strict governance model for integrating artificial intelligence across…
In this episode, we review the Illinois Office of Inspector General (OIG) three-year strategic plan for the state’s main Medicaid agency, Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). We break…
En este episodio, analizamos cómo la ley federal H.R. 1 impactará la elegibilidad y los fondos de Medicaid para los no ciudadanos en Illinois a partir de octubre de 2026. Descubra qué grupos…
In this episode, we unpack how the federal H.R. 1 law impacts Medicaid eligibility and funding for non-citizens in Illinois starting in October 2026. Tune in to discover which specific immigrant…
