AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAssisted Suicide Fight: Cardinal Blase Cupich and two Catholic orders sued to block Illinois’ new medical-aid-in-dying law as it takes effect Saturday, arguing it forces religious providers to participate. Statehouse Watch: Illinois lawmakers also moved to expand medical cannabis access, while the Legislative Inspector General’s office faces leadership turmoil after a resignation. Housing & Courts: Chicago homeowners fighting alleged squatters now face foreclosure, and a separate case challenges Illinois court transparency. Public Safety & Health: The FDA will stop mailing Mammography Quality Standards Act materials, shifting to an online portal for Illinois imaging providers; and a federal report highlights unsafe sleep factors in many sudden infant deaths. Transportation: Illinois finally secured funding to restart Chicago–Quad Cities passenger rail service, though actual service still depends on freight-track negotiations. Workplace Equity: A new Illinois law requires construction sites to be more welcoming to women, including lactation access.
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