Ben Szalinski
Ben joined CNI in November 2024 as a Statehouse reporter covering the General Assembly from Springfield and other events happening around state government. He previously covered Illinois government for The Daily Line following time in McHenry County with the Northwest Herald. Ben is also a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield PAR program. He is a lifelong Illinois resident and is originally from Mundelein.
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Proposal would’ve imposed 3% tax on income over $1 million -
The measure passed after three years on the backburner, but Senate passage uncertain -
Unclear if the House will take up millionaires tax amendment -
Tax on millionaires garnering interest but showing little sign of progress -
Plan seeks to make children’s social media feeds less addictive -
Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch -
Findings: Department violated state’s purchasing process, allows overtime pay for employees on leave -
Measures expanding access to coupons, cash payments among 81 bills passed Thursday -
House lawmakers passed more than 50 bills Wednesday, including a measure going to the governor -
Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations
