Enrollees of failed Illinois insurance co-op face high costs
CHICAGO (AP) – Officials say Illinois residents with Land of Lincoln Health insurance won’t be able to transfer what they’ve paid in copays and deductibles to new plans after the failing nonprofit company goes out of business. Illinois Department of Insurance spokesman Michael Batkins tells The Associated Press that the company’s 49,000 customers will likely…
Supreme Court denies appeal over tobacco tax initiative
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Supreme Court has turned down appeals of a ruling changing the ballot summary for a tobacco tax initiative. The court Thursday denied an appeal made by the sponsors of the initiative. On Wednesday, it denied a similar request made on behalf of Secretary of State Jason Kander, whose…
Missouri law will require review of welfare recipients
( KTRS ) A new Missouri law will require the state’s Social Services Department to have a third party review welfare rolls. Gov. Jay Nixon said he’ll let the law take effect without his signature. Thursday was Nixon’s deadline to sign or veto bills. The measure on welfare was the most significant bill that remained on…
State report shows Illinois staring down $8 billion deficit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A spokeswoman for Gov. Bruce Rauner says a report that Illinois will build up an $8 billion spending deficit this year shows that the Republican’s agenda for changing the state’s business climate is necessary. The legislative Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability issued a report, first provided to The Associated Press,…