IL disabled workers get pay boost; Gaetz is out as AG but controversy over Trump’s picks continues

This week, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up the veto session. Among the stories from the Statehouse:

• Bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers clears General Assembly
• Phasing out sub-minimum wage: IL Senate sends Dignity in Pay Act to Pritzker's desk
• House Republicans, Democrats argue over scheduled January lame duck session
• KIND Act: Senate unanimously approves bill prioritizing kin-first foster care placement

Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump continues to name possible cabinet picks. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) withdrrew his nomination for US Attorney General after amid sexual misconduct allegations. There are major concerns raised for Trump's nominations for Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Education. And Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is part of an effort to ban transgender and nonbinary access and healthcare. Among the stories from Capitol Hill:

• Trump picks loyalists for top jobs, testing loyalty of Senate GOP
• Matt Gaetz withdraws his bid for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations
• US Senate bill to 'legally define male and female'

Guests:

Mike Miletich
State capitol reporter, WAND-TV

Linda Kenyon
Illinois Public Media Capitol Hill Correspondent