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GOP senators continue to grill Rauner's budget director over paying pension deficit

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had more explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

From Chicago City Wire

Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.

From Carbondale Reporter

Bryant calls for SIU president's resignation after attempt to transfer $5 million to Edwardsville campus

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Apologizing for using explicit language during her point of personal privilege, Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) made one thing clear—Southern Illinois University (SIU) President Randy Dunn should resign immediately.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Bills regarding money transmitters, agribusiness, first responders pass Senate unanimously

By Angela Underwood | May 18, 2018

April was a good month for Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). With no objections or questions on his three bills at the April 18 Senate floor debate, the Senate passed legislation regarding money transmitters, agribusiness and first responders.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP senators say slow down on proposal dealing with class size goals

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Too fast and too soon is what three GOP lawmakers expressed about Democrat-sponsored legislation that could alter the newly based $350 million evidence-based funding formula.

Hays welcomes Schlarman Academy girls basketball champs to the House

By Angela Underwood | May 15, 2018

Rep. Chad Hays (R-Catlin) said it was a privilege to welcome to the Schlarman Academy Hilltoppers girls basketball team to the House of Representatives.

From Prairie State Wire

Senate panel backs measure allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A proposal that would allow medical marijuana to be administered to students on school property is closer to becoming law in Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives foretells bleak bankruptcy future for Illinois municipalities

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

What is most important, your job, your home or your pension asked Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

From Prairie State Wire

1115 Medicaid waiver will help launch 10 health care initiatives, Rauner says

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner said Illinois will be the national leader in mental health services.

Democrats seek to increase union footprint in higher education

By Angela Underwood | May 1, 2018

Grad student teaching assistants have no business being union members, according to three GOP senators.

From Prairie State Wire

House backs greater transparency in meeting postings, rejects measure aimed at school district statements

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Open and transparent government was a priority for Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) and Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) during House debate April 20.

From Chicago City Wire

GOP lawmakers say Ford bill amounts to another mandate cash-strapped schools do not need

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

GOP lawmakers said another Democrat mandate on education could cause further financial hardship on already cash-strapped school districts during House floor debate April 20.

From DuPage Policy Journal

After more than four hours of debate, House passes bills covering education, water systems, voter data

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Creating and altering bills on education, public and private water systems, and election data privacy drove the April 19 House floor debate into hours of discussion.

From Rock Island Today

House Republicans blast call center legislation for its anti-business message

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Chad Hays (R-Catlin) said GOP lawmakers would not stand one more day of nonsensical Democrat-sponsored legislation after House floor debate of HB4081 on April 19.

From Kankakee Times

Bennett presents proposed inmate-training program to House panel

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) is trying to open prison doors a bit wider for newly released inmates.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Curran withstands ribbing from both sides of the aisle during debate of his first bill

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) proved he could stand with the best of them.

Sen. Rose tells acting DCFS director agency must do better

By Angela Underwood | Apr 19, 2018

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) started off his discussion with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Acting Director Beverly Walker with one question.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.