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May 3, 2025 29 mins
With just five weeks to go in the spring session, Illinois lawmakers are racing to finalize a state budget and address a $1 billion public transit shortfall. Rep. Robyn Gabel highlights the ripple effects of federal Medicare cuts on more than 800,000 residents. Rep. Charles Meier shares updates on agriculture bills aimed at expanding access to specialty crops like poultry. Sen. Robert Peters outlines new legislation to strengthen worker rights and increaseaffordable housing, while Sen. Sally Turner focuses on support for young farmers and the future of Logan Correctional Center. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.

GUESTS:
Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston), House Majority Leader
Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville)
Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago), Majority Caucus Whip
Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason), Senate Whip
Jerry Nowicki, Editor-in-Chief, Capitol News Illinois

ABOUT THE SHOW:
“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.

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