Punishing ‘Poopy’: Illinois Is Threatening To Revoke Liquor And Gambling Licenses For Ignoring The Stay-At-Home Order
As the pandemic drags on, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is taking a harder line against businesses who violate his stay-at-home order.
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Wisconsin High Court Tosses Out Governor Tony Evers’ Stay-Home Order
The state’s Supreme Court ruled for Republicans in a challenge to an extension issued by the health secretary, arguing she exceeded her authority.
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Chicago Has A Stricter Plan For Reopening — Here’s What That Means For Residents
Both Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot recently released reopening plans. How are they different? And what happens if they conflict?
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Illinois Lawmakers Schedule A Pandemic Session As COVID-19 Deaths Set A New Record
As lawmakers plan a return to Springfield next week, Gov. JB Pritzker warns of “severe” budget cuts ahead without more federal relief .
House Democrats Push For Money For States In New Relief Bill
House Democrats plan to move forward with a $3 trillion bill for additional coronavirus relief, following up on the historic $2 trillion aid package passed in March. It prioritizes granting hazard pay to front-line workers and providing aid to state and local governments, which had not been allotted in previous bills. It is seen as an opening salvo in a long series of negotiations on the next relief package.This episode: campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, congressional editor Deirdre Walsh, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station
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Pritzker Wants Legislature To Return As He Threatens To Withhold Money From Towns That Defy COVID-19 Orders
State lawmakers need to approve an economic relief package, Pritzker said, but towns that disobey his stay-at-home orders could pay a price.
Nation’s Top Health Officials Testify
Public health needs continue to stymie lawmakers’ hopes for an immediate economic reopening. The nation’s top health experts appeared — virtually — before a Senate committee today and provided updates on coronavirus testing and the state of the outbreak.This episode: campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, and science correspondent Richard Harris.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station
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He Gained National Attention For Fighting Illinois’ Stay-At-Home Orders. But Who Is Darren Bailey?
An outlier even in the Illinois GOP, this farmer and state legislator opposes government control but welcomes federal farm subsidies.
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Illinois’ Coronavirus Peak Date Is Extended As COVID-19 Creeps Into Gov. Pritzker’s Inner Circle
The Pritzker administration unveiled new modeling that shows the virus’ peak may hit in mid-June, a month later than earlier forecasts.
Fauci In “Modified Quarantine”; CA Special Election Has Lessons For November
After coming into contact with a White House staff member who tested positive for the coronavirus, Anthony Fauci and two other top officials from the White House taskforce are self-quarantining. And the special election in California’s 25th congressional district illustrates the challenges social distancing will pose to congressional campaigns ahead of the general election.This episode: campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and KPCC reporter Libby Denkmann.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station
