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Concise, digestible deep dives into midwest government policy...mostly Illinois. ilcapitolgroup.substack.com
Unknown Host hosts Middle of It, a education show with 50 episodes published.
Wrapping up our mini-series on the economics of healthcare, this episode unpacks the rigorous legislative negotiations behind the Illinois Transparency in Downcoding Act. We explore how the tension between medical provid
In this 340B follow-up episode, we track the rapid advancement of companion legislation during the final days of the legislative session, detailing its mandate for a comprehensive study to establish baseline data on the
In the final week of the Illinois legislative session, lawmakers are racing to reconcile competing billion-dollar interests involving discount drug pricing reform. This episode examines how a newly proposed transparency
In this episode, we examine the proposed Illinois Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) and how it fits into the national landscape of drug pricing and competing stakeholder interests clashing over the policy. Tun
In the final week of the Illinois spring legislative session, this episode provides a deep dive into how quickly evolving artificial intelligence policies may directly impact everyday life for Illinois residents and thei
In this episode, we analyze the debate over interstate licensure compacts through the lens of an Illinois legislative hearing regarding Illinois joining a proposed nurse licensure compact. Tune in to understand the compl
This episode digs into how Illinois plans to navigate complicated Medicaid pressures and related healthcare initiatives over the next year. We unpack a paradox in safety net hospital funding, the state’s highly efficient
Join us for a deep dive into the complex intersection of state workforce training, ambitious tech-driven development, and the realities of government budgeting. In this episode, we explore how the Illinois Department of
In this episode, we unpack the Illinois Fiscal Year 2027 priorities for the Illinois State Board of Education and the newly formed Illinois Department of Early Childhood. This episode explores how proposed state spending
In this episode, we dive into the Illinois Department of Public Health’s fiscal year budget hearings to understand how state funding and regulations impact the daily lives of residents amidst intense federal political fr
In this episode, we dive into the recent Illinois Department of Human Services appropriations hearings to explore how federal policy changes are creating state budget pressures and forcing states to navigate potential lo
In this episode, we cover the internal GOP ideological leadership battle taking place in Illinois, and analyze updated money and endorsements in competitive Democratic primaries that will decide the general election. For
In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in medicine, exploring how AI can reduce administrative burdens and help achieve the fundamental aims of health care, while also cri
In this episode, we explore how Illinois may restructure its healthcare and human services landscape in an environment where state and federal political leaders are at odds. From taking operational control of the insuran
This episode explores the high-stakes debate over the 340B Drug Pricing Program, analyzing the conflict between safety-net providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers regarding contract pharmacy restrictions, duplicate di
In this episode, we focus on five open seats and six incumbents being challenged in the March 17th Illinois primary in otherwise ‘safe’ Democratic districts. The results of this primary election will decide not only who
What happens when a state keeps running a system the U.S. Supreme Court has already declared unconstitutional? In this episode, we unpack how Illinois became the nation’s lone holdout, still operating a tax sale system t
This episode covers the December 29, 2025 rural health funding awards announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that split $10 billion between 50 states, and focuses on the over $1 billion in total
This podcast episode examines Illinois' legislative decision to "decouple" its tax code from federal changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). By passing Senate Bill 1911, the state aims to prevent a
The December 15, 2025 Resource Adequacy Study submitted by the Illinois Power Agency, Illinois Commerce Commission, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency lays out the stark realities for both the PJM and MISO regi
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