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From Will County Gazette
Batinick points out that calculator given to him by Democrat has small subtraction sign
State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was thankful for a gift that was given to him by a Democratic colleague during the May 29 House floor debate.
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From Prairie State Wire
Breen and Bellock question partisan task force
During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.
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From Prairie State Wire
Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers
After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.
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Harris reminds House that Memorial Day is about the men and women who have died serving the country
State Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) honored the fallen, not veterans, on Memorial Day.
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From Prairie State Wire
Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol
The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.
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Illinois needs leaders who put residents first, Smolenski says
Marilyn Smolenski said it is offensive that after taking the entire month of December off, the General Assembly was only scheduled to be in session for less than 20 days during the first quarter.
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Ives calls for redacted sexual harassment complaints to be released
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently issued a statement calling for the newly appointed legislative inspector general to release redacted versions of the sexual harassment claims pending investigation after the office stood vacant for nearly three years.
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Lawmakers should enact laws to consolidate services, Arlington Heights elected official says
Legislators in Springfield should pass legislation to consolidate services, despite township opposition to those ideas, an Arlington Heights School Board member said while expressing his personal opinions during a recent interview.
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Tax freeze would remove township's power to increase taxes without referendum, Wilmette school board member says
Legislators in Springfield should challenge township government opposition to property tax freezes, a Wilmette Public District 39 School Board member said during a recent interview.
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Bellock ending career after earning 'greatest reward'
A history-making legislator is gong to be history herself soon.
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Veto override gives Illinois first budget in two years
Illinois has its first budget in more than two years after the House voted on Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of three contentious bills that made it through both chambers in a special extended session.
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Des Plaines' Moylan backs Chicago schools bailout
State Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) voted Wednesday night for the state to bail out Chicago Public Schools (CPS), shifting state school funding from suburban districts.
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Lang criticizes Rauner over stalled budget talks
Illinois state Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) is mincing few words in blaming Gov. Bruce Rauner for the state’s lack of a balanced budget over the past 19 months of his administration.
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Rauner provides budget address update
One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.
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District 56 candidate Bernas on board with reforms for redistricting, education funding
Republican General Assembly candidate Jillian Rose Bernas seeks more competitive elections, which she says produce more responsive candidates.
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Bernas criticizes Cullerton’s gas tax plan
Jillian Bernas, Republican candidate for the 56th House district, recently spoke out against the concept of taxing Illinois automobile owners for every mile they log, calling it a poor investment and driver deterrent.
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Skokie State Rep. Lang: Let’s hike income taxes by 250 percent
State Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) wants to raise individual state income taxes to as high as 9.75 percent, according to a bill filed in the Illinois House last week.
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State Senate candidate Mel Thillens calls for investigation of Auditor General Frank Mautino
State Senate GOP candidate Mel Thillens wants answers and is calling for an investigation of Auditor General Frank Mautino, whose campaign finance records have raised ethical questions regarding extravagant spending during his tenure as state representative.
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Dan Gott promises to bring integrity to Dist. 55 House race
Republican candidate Dan Gott has come out of retirement to challenge Democratic incumbent Martin Moylan for the Illinois House seat for District 55.
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Despite Rauner, Cullerton deal, Illinois' pension crisis is far from over
Illinois' $111 billion unfunded pension liability has sent legislators on a quest to solve the crisis as quickly as possible, including a rare agreement announced in January between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Senate President John Cullerton (D-6th District), which would offer workers a choice of other retirement benefits.