(SPRINGFIELD) The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois has filed a complaint in federal court against the state of Illinois for policies directing financial support for illegal immigrants that are not provided to non-resident U.S. citizens. The suit claims that federal law prohibits states from granting postsecondary education benefits to noncitizen immigrants unless the state provides equivalent benefits to all U.S. citizens, regardless of residency.
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Labor is opposing a proposed rule change from the U.S. Department of Labor that could impact some home health care workers. The proposed rule seeks to return to 1974 regulations regarding the definition of companionship services, saying 2013 rules make the services more expensive. Illinois has joined officials from 17 other states and the District of Columbia in opposing the change.
(SPRINGFIELD) Supporters of a new law prohibiting artificial intelligence (AI) from being the only instructor in community college classrooms say the move protects educational quality, but critics argue it will hold back innovation. House Bill 1859, signed into law three weeks ago, bars community colleges from replacing faculty with AI, although teachers may still use AI tools. Those in favor of the new law say AI is a tool, not a teacher, however opponents say Illinois must stay proactive when it comes to cutting-edge technology.
(CHICAGO) Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski is planning to run for Illinois Governor. The organization’s founder, Mark Glennon, released the news yesterday that Dabrowski is stepping down from his position at Wirepoints and that he will officially announce his gubernatorial run very soon. Glennon also noted that Wirepoints research director, John Klingner, is also leaving the company to join Dabrowski’s campaign team.