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State Week: The legislative session winds down

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Brian Mackey
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NPR Illinois

Illinois lawmakers are working toward a May 31 adjournment. Among the issues on the table include a approving a new state budget.

We discuss the challenges and what legislation has made it through the General Assembly.

Host Sean Crawford is joined by Professor Kent Redfield and Capitol News Illinois reporter Andrew Adams. Charlie Wheeler is off this week.

(Note: This program was recorded Friday morning, May 30.)

Andrew Adams joined Capitol News Illinois in February 2023 as a state government and data reporter.
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