Month: February 2025

State of Illinois

Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Right to Repair Bill to Expand Consumer Choice and Challenge Manufacturer Monopolies

Illinois Representative Amy Briel and Senator Laura Fine have introduced a groundbreaking “Right to Repair” bill (HB2549) in the Illinois General Assembly, aimed at giving consumers and independent repair shops greater access to tools, parts, and documentation needed to fix electronic devices and appliances. The introduction of Illinois’ Right to […]

Federal

Trump Issues Executive Order Mandating Healthcare Price Transparency

In a move aimed at empowering patients and reducing healthcare costs, President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order titled “Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information.” The order aims to mandate hospitals and insurers to disclose actual prices, standardize data […]

State of Illinois

Illinois Advanced Placement Students Set New Records in Participation and Performance

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the Class of 2024 in Illinois achieved success in Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance, setting new records and outpacing national averages. Performance Highlights Illinois has made significant strides in AP exam performance over the past decade: “Over the years, we’ve seen […]

Local

Carle Health Announces Discontinuation of Regional Insurance Plans

Carle Health has announced that its subsidiaries Health Alliance and FirstCarolinaCare will cease operations for all lines of business except Medicare Advantage, effective January 1, 2026. The decision comes as a result of significant changes in the health insurance industry, particularly affecting provider-owned insurers. Key Points Reasons for Discontinuation: Timeline […]