Illinois Gas Tax Increase, New Minimum Wage and More: These New Illinois Laws, Taxes Go Into Effect July 1

New taxes and laws going into effect July 1 in Illinois

Illinois gas tax increase, new minimum wage and more: These new Illinois laws, taxes go into effect July 1

Moderna said its experimental mRNA-based flu vaccine produced a stronger immune response than a currently available shot for the virus in a late-stage trial. The positive data pave the way for Moderna to apply for approval of its standalone flu vaccine, called mRNA-1010, later this year. The results also clear a path forward for Moderna’s combination jab targeting Covid-19 and influenza after the company voluntarily withdrew its application for …

New laws, changes and payments coming into effect this financial year

Minimum wage, parental leave and road fines will increase in changes to laws this new financial year.

Illinois gas tax hike, Chicago minimum wage increase among new laws effective July 1

CHICAGO (June 30, 2025) –  Illinois’ second-highest in the nation gas taxes will rise again tomorrow as the state motor fuel tax hits 48.3 cents per gallon. That means the average driver in Illinois will pay $143 more in state gas taxes annually compared to before Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled the tax in 2019, according to the Illinois Policy Institute. In total, when combined with existing federal, state and local fuel taxes, Illinois’ gas tax bur…

Moderna's flu vaccine shows positive late-stage trial results, paving way for combination Covid shot – RamaOnHealthcare

Key Points- Moderna said its experimental mRNA-based flu vaccine produced a stronger immune response than a currently available shot for the virus in a late-stage trial.- The positive data pave the way for Moderna to apply for approval of its standalone flu vaccine, called mRNA-1010, later this year.- The results also clear a path forward [...]