The recently passed Revenue Omnibus Bill includes a critical extension of the Illinois Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program (AHSAP) — now branded as Affordable Illinois — through the year 2034.

Chicago has lost one of its most visionary and beloved leaders with the passing of Lori Healey.  

The budget reconciliation process allows certain fiscal legislation to pass the Senate with a simple majority (51 votes). It can be a way to quickly advance high-priority fiscal policy.

President-elect Donald Trump begins his second presidential term on January 20, 2024, and he’ll weigh whether to fulfill his campaign promise to cut specific provisions of or fully repeal the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

This past week, the 103rd General Assembly returned to Springfield one final time for Lame Duck Session.

As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches and he continues to announce his senior executive branch appointees, he has signaled his willingness to use a procedure known as the recess appointment to sidestep the Senate confirmation process.

Point of Difference Strategies has been closely monitoring the latest Federal, State, County, and Local election results, and have compiled a detailed report for your convenience.

Today, the Chicago City Council reconvened to review Mayor Brandon Johnson's FY2025 budget proposal which passed with a vote of 27-23.

Point of Difference Strategies is pleased to share key highlights from the 2024 Fall Veto Session.

On Wednesday, the City Council’s Budget and Government Operations Committee will begin hearings for each department regarding the FY25 Budget.

During this 2024 election cycle, Illinoisans have the opportunity to weigh in on three policy issues – insurance coverage for IVF treatments, property tax reform, and the creation of civil penalties for candidates who participate in election interference.

As promised, here is an overview of the budgets passed since 2021.