According to a 2023 survey of human services government contractors by the Health and Human Services Coalition of Illinois, a group of Illinois human services providers, at least 25 percent of state contracts were not paid on a timely, ongoing basis. The issue was especially prevalent for nonprofit contractors with small budgets and those serving or led by people of color, the survey found.

Under the tax, companies with more than $1 million in gross receipts from digital advertising services provided in Illinois would be charged 10 percent on those receipts. Lawmakers say the move could bring in $200 million to $800 million a year. Opponents say the measure violates the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act and Illinois’ Uniformity Clause and that if upheld would be difficult or impossible to administer.

State lawmakers adjourned for the summer without advancing a bill to merge the Illinois Gaming Board with the state Racing Board under a streamlined Department of Gaming Regulation and Enforcement — one that’s not subject to open meetings that are accessible to the public and press.