Even though it’s the legislative spring break, there are several issues still to be negotiated, including a potential construction program funded with a gasoline tax, legalization of recreational marijuna, dealing with the state’s growing pension debt, and what to do about a declining population.
Public radio stations throughout Illinois joined forces to tackle the issue of marijuana as the state considers making recreational use legal.
State Week: Pensions, Population, and Pot

Brian Mackey
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NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS