Illinois House advances measure opening door to digital ID
by The Center Square
The Center Square— (The Center Square) – It’s now on to the Illinois Senate with a measure that could usher in a new era of digital driver’s licenses and ID cards. State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, carried House Bill 4592, an initiative of the Illinois Secretary of State. The measure would allow the Secretary of State to issue digital ID cards and driver’s licenses that can be stored on someone’s smartphone. State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, asked how to keep such devices secure...
The Center Square—Illinois Senate advances largest spending plan in state history to House. (The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers are still waiting on the state legislature to complete a $53 billion spending plan for the next fiscal year, the largest state budget in Illinois' history. Without a spending plan advancing, the House adjourned late Saturday for the holiday weekend. "The House and Senate are very close to an agreement on a final budget,” House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, said in a statement late Saturday. “Procedurally, the...
ABC7 Chicago—Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget, advances bill to House. The Illinois Senate has passed a $53 billion state budget. Lawmakers spent hours discussing the plan, wrapping up late Sunday night.
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