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RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Retailers like Joliet’s Internode Greenery and Home serve their communities as more than just brick-and-mortar stores. Internode owner Michelle Arana-Bianchi says she wants Illinois lawmakers to know that her store, and other small businesses, are the backbone of communities and the support they provide goes far beyond selling of retail goods. Retail generates $7.3 billion in income and sales tax revenue each year in Illinois. These funds support public safety, infrastructure, education, and other important programs we all rely on every day. In fact, retail is the second largest revenue generator for the State of Illinois and the largest revenue generator for local governments. Policies that support small businesses help communities thrive as retailers like Michelle are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work.
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Say No To Anti-Competitive Transmission Legislation
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Voters and the Governor already rejected lawmakers’ push for anti-competitive “Right of First Refusal” (ROFR) legislation that hands transmission contracts to incumbent utilities. Gatekeeping legislation with the principles of ROFR limits competition and raises the barrier for other qualified transmission operators – all which increases the power of ComEd and Ameren while passing on higher rates to consumers. The new approach won’t fool voters. Let’s remember:
• 76% say anti-competition laws only strengthen utilities, not citizens. • 75% say ending competition drives up prices and kills savings. The message is clear: voters want more competition, not less. Voters’ concerns about higher energy prices are rising fast. Since this poll, they’ve endured a sizzling summer with skyrocketing prices, and a new report says the cost of heating a home this winter is expected to jump nearly 8%. Illinois families are feeling the squeeze of energy bills. Competition is the key to relief Voters have made their voice clear: Say no to energy inflation. Don’t hand more power and control to ComEd and Ameren. Say no to ending cost-cutting competition.
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Vote YES to 340B Legislation That Protects Healthcare Services in Your Community
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] There’s a lot at stake for Illinois hospitals participating in the federal 340B program: first and foremost, it’s their patients. The program, which dates to 1992, has helped hospitals serving uninsured and low-income patients expand access to care and provide more comprehensive healthcare services. Drugmaker restrictions have made it difficult for hospitals to offer the services and discounted prescription drugs that underserved communities deserve. Nearly 20 states have passed legislation to protect 340B contract pharmacy arrangements. Illinois has an opportunity to return the 340B program to its original intent through legislation before the General Assembly, House Bill 2371 SA 2, the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act. While Big Pharma has legally challenged similar laws passed in other states, the courts have repeatedly sided with healthcare providers. Most recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit last month upheld a lower court ruling that refused a drugmaker request to stop enforcement of a Mississippi law protecting 340B pricing in pharmacy contracts. It was the second appellate court ruling to uphold state law protecting 340B contract pharmacy arrangements, adding to the eight district court cases decided in providers’ favor. Over 100 Illinois hospitals and the patients they serve benefit from 340B savings. Vote YES on HB 2371 SA 2 to safeguard the 340B drug discount program—and help hospitals care for low-income and uninsured patients. Learn more.
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