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Hutchinson on Pritzker’s nuclear reactor veto: ‘What is the Democrats stand on carbon emission?!!’
Illinois 18th District State Representative candidate Charles Hutchinson is pressing Democrats for their stance on carbon emissions after Gov. J.B. Pritzker vetoed a Republican-sponsored bill that aimed to allow the construction of new nuclear reactors in the state. Hutchinson highlighted the importance of nuclear energy in achieving carbon neutrality and challenged Democrats to prioritize the future of Illinois over political considerations.
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Il. Rep. Denyse Stoneback wants to criminalize free speech during elections
When a politician names something the “Truth In Politics Act” you can bet its actual meaning is the opposite of its title.
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Hutchinson on school closures: 'I will see to it that local school districts have that authority'
Charles Hutchinson, a Republican candidate for Illinois state representative in District 18, believes the shutdown of schools due to COVID-19 lasted too long.
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Welch announces run for 57th District seat
Today, Rory Welch launched his campaign for State Representative in the 57th District, which encompasses portions of New Trier, Northfield, and Wheeling townships in Cook County and Vernon Township in Lake County.
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Mazzochi calls questions about Pritzker's economic status a 'critical issue'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s economic status has raised questions from Republicans like Rep. Deanne Mazzochi.
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Vrett launches bid for 53rd District seat
Jack Vrett launched his campaign for state representative in the 53rd District, encompassing portions of Elk Grove, Maine, Palatine, and Wheeling townships in Cook County.
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Morrison: 'Certain executive orders have really hurt professionals who object to what's happening in our schools'
Legislation addressing the state's ongoing teacher shortage, now scheduled for action on the House floor, needs to address mandates by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a suburban Chicago representative said.
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Rep. Carroll supported removing protections for COVID-19 vaccine foes
Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) voted in favor legislation that would remove legal protections now available to opponents of COVID-19 vaccine mandates through Illinois’ Health Care Right of Conscience Act.
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Murphy: 'Definitely time' for Illinois to recognize critical role of physician assistants in medical care
A piece of legislation seeks to codify Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 2020 executive order stating that physician assistants in Illinois could provide medical care without a collaborative agreement during a state of emergency if they practiced within their scope, education and training.
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McLaughlin objected to health care reform, saying 'we just don't have the resources'
The Illinois House approved legislation in March to reform how health care is provided in the state and address inequalities.
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Morrison questions school nurse bill that targets ‘20% of the lowest-performing schools’ in Illinois
Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) wants to see a bill that would require the Chicago Board of Education to establish a school nurse pilot program goes even further.
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Morrison 'not surprised' that Illinois Democrats likely to consider voter-defeated tax plan again
Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) said Democrats are being true to who they are in again pushing progressive tax legislation.
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Morrison: With Madigan ' we've had to endure so much,' as Illinois politics start a shift from the Chicago Democrat
Cook County Board Commissioner Sean Morrison hopes healing can come to Springfield now that the Mike Madigan era has mercifully come to a close.
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Morrison confident 'Madigan will still wield tremendous power'
Cook County Republican Board Commissioner Sean Morrison hopes state Rep. Emmanuel “Craig” Welch (D-Hillside) proves to be up to the challenge of being a voice of reason amid all Springfield's chaos.
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Pritzker should work with Legislature 'immediately' to create plan to move state forward, Morrison says
State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is imploring Gov. J.B. Pritzker to look at the big picture in the fight to help restore Illinois in the aftermath of COVID-19.
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Morrison: A 'long-term plan that values both safety and livelihood' needed to combat coronavirus
State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) reasons that the fight against the coronavirus has to at least be a two-prong defense.
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Morrison recruits volunteers to help deliver groceries, essentials during pandemic
Veteran state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is spearheading a volunteer drive in his 54th District aimed at protecting the most vulnerable as the coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc.
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Rep. Morrison: Donating blood 'right now is absolutely critical'
State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) wants to be seen by his constituents as an example of the attitude he feels is needed to overcome the coronavirus crisis.
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Morrison: 'We’ve got to strike a delicate balance' between protecting public health and avoiding fiscal disaster
State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is doing all he can to help with the juggling act lawmakers across the state find themselves burdened with in the wake of the still-raging coronavirus crisis.
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Rep. Morrison says progressive tax proposal 'will eventually fall at the feet of the middle class'
State Rep. Tom Morrison, R-Palatine, is accusing Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his supporters of engaging in false advertisement in hopes of getting his progressive tax proposal over the finish line.