New Illinois Gun Laws Signed; $63.4B Outmigration Report Released | Weekly Recap

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August 3rd, 2025

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This week, Greg Bishop previews gun control legislation signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, reviews a report from Unleash Prosperity showing more than 881,000 Illinoisans moved out of state, taking over $63.4 billion in income with them from 2012 to 2022. Plus, concerns are raised as Pritzker signs a new law mandating universal school mental health screenings and more.

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