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Ben Szalinski

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  1. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Ben Szalinski

    Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    Gov. JB Pritzker is setting up a new group within state government to explore more regulations for artificial intelligence as calls grow across the country for new restrictions. Pritzker signed an executive order on Tuesday to establish an AI Cabinet made up of experts and representatives from several state agencies. The unpaid group, which will formulate policy proposals through 2027, will analyze and assess “the various risks posed by AI to the safety of Illinois residents and the critical inf

  2. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Ben Szalinski, Jerry Nowicki

    Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns amid criticism - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    Illinois’ legislature will once again soon find itself without a legislative inspector general. Michael McCuskey will resign that watchdog post amid criticism about his ability to handle investigations. It’s the latest twist for a post that McCuskey’s two immediate predecessors described as “broken” and a “paper tiger.” Prior to that, the LIG’s office sat vacant for three years. State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, chair of the Legislative Ethics Commission that will search for a replacement, de

  3. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Ben Szalinski

    Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    New rules governing who can use electric bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go into effect next year following Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature on new legislation. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3484 Aug. 26, which establishes regulations on “micromobility” transportation that include age requirements, speed limits and rules on where they can be operated. The bill takes effect Jan. 1. “Technology is evolving, providing expanded mobility options for our neighbors through the

  4. Article · Aug 5, 2026 · Ben Szalinski

    Pritzker signs new laws requiring businesses to accept cash, pay employees for jury duty, among others - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)

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    Most Illinois retailers will be required to accept cash payments beginning in 2028 under a bill Gov. JB Pritzker signed on Friday. House Bill 4592 requires retailers that employ someone to process in-person consumer transactions to accept cash payments on purchases under $500, though the businesses do not have to accept bills larger than $20. The requirement does not apply to self-checkout machines, overnight sales, if a business runs out of cash, membership-only businesses, or phone or internet

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