Illinois is Coming for the Stem Cell Pot, Too

While the national press continues to speculate on what President Bush will do if anything with respect to modifying his 'ban' on Federal funds for embryonic stem cell research the reality is that the battle is for all intents and purposes over. The only issue remaining is which states will follow California and either permit or fund stem cell research. Illinois looks like it is very close to being the next state to work around the Federal ban. - Art Caplan