Illinois lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on making the state more accessible and affordable amidst fears of a national recession. The General Assembly, with a Democratic majority, is set to vote on bills addressing issues such as plastic waste and rent affordability. State legislators are responding to federal policy changes while criticizing the Trump administration’s decision to block funding to Illinois. One bill aims to crack down on hidden move-in fees, while another seeks to make housing more affordable and transparent. Additionally, a bill is in progress to loosen ID requirements for unhoused individuals, improving their access to services. Other bills target reducing single-use plastic waste and increasing bike use in contrast to federal deregulation of energy production. Meanwhile, conservative counties downstate are threatening to secede from Illinois and potentially join Indiana. State Rep. Brad Halbrook introduced a bill to explore the process of counties seceding, with 33 counties already passing referendums in favor. Action from the U.S. Congress would be necessary to change state boundaries.
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