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Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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From Prairie State Wire
Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools
Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature
If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Illinois Municipal League director shares concerns about fund cuts
Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole had no problem telling senators he was not pleased with a proposal to continue cuts to local governments.
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From Metro East Sun
Schimpf resolution would allow for study of proposed highway connecting Carbondale, Metro East
Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) wants to open up the highway.
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Schimpf advocates for 4 bills regarding veterans, grant funding, fairs
Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) is taking care of business.
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Schimpf pushes biil to extend teaching certificates for military families
Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) wants to make it easier for members serving in the military and their spouses to keep their teaching credentials.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal
Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.
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From Southern Illinois News
Schimpf, Righter see issues with communications during Legionnaires' outbreak at vets home
While veterans watched live from the Quincy Veterans Home, Sens. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) and Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) discussed communications during the Legionella outbreak at the site and why the outbreak even occurred during a Senate-House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing Monday.
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From Carbondale Reporter
SB2302 would extend tax increment financing in Marion
The city of Marion could grow even bigger due to recent legislation from Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).
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From Prairie State Wire
Governor's Office of Management and Budget director questioned by GOP committee members
Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had some explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.
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Senate rushes votes on budget bills
On Independence Day, the Senate approved three bills that would increase taxes and provide $36 billion in spending for Illinois.
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Schimpf talks latest budget deal on WJPF news radio show
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-58th District) recently visited a local talk show, speaking with news radio WJPF’s Tom Miller on 'The Morning Newswatch' to discuss aspects of the state’s budget crisis most relevant to Illinois constituents.
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Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals
With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.
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Fowler votes nay on 'grand bargain' package
Despite keeping 'an open mind,' State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) said he cannot justify supporting a four-bill legislation package intended to resolve Illinois’ budget crisis because he perceives no useful reforms within the deal.
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Madigan cancels planned House session for second week in a row
On the heels of House Speaker Mike Madigan's cancellation of a June 16 planned House session — the second such cancellation in as many weeks — the Illinois Republican Party has launched robocalls in competitive House and Senate districts.
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Forby: Legislature waiting for Madigan to tell them what next move should be
As House Speaker Mike Madigan canceled a planned June 16 House session — the second week in a row he canceled a planned session — Illinois Sen. Gary Forby went on record admitting the legislature was at a standstill and was waiting for Madigan to tell them what their next move should be.
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Kasiar challenges Phelps on Illinois House budget proposals
Illinois House candidate calls on Rep. Phelps to step up and vote to help 2011 flood victims.