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As many as 770,000 Illinoisans could lose health coverage under GOP federal budget plan, according to the Democratic governor.

The finding comes after Gov. JB Pritzker proposed to defund the larger of the two programs at his Budget Address last week.

It’s not unusual for annual projections to show deficits in future years. Projections could change by the time Pritzker delivers his budget proposal on Feb. 19.

Sonya Massey's shooting also spurred legislation on police hiring.

Bill allows tribe to acquire 1,500-acre state park in DeKalb County.

The 2019 law was Pritzker’s first major legislative victory.

They include digital driver’s licenses, salary transparency and health insurance changes.

The move comes after state regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the requested increase on Thursday. The five-member board approved a $110 million increase for the company, a 30% reduction from the company’s original request early this year.

Prosecutors will ask the Illinois Supreme Court to review the ruling, saying it should assess Grayson's danger to the public as a private citizen rather than as a law enforcement officer.

If signed by Gov. Pritzker, the measure would end federal minimum wage exemption in Illinois by 2030.