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From Will County Gazette
Bill to increase Medicaid fraud penalties fails in House committee
Two Republican representatives want to crack down on Medicaid fraud.
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Miller: After primary, 'we need to come together as a party'
Mount Prospect Republican Katie Miller is ready for Tuesday's primary.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
House panel backs bill making physicals for substitute teachers optional
Substitute teachers would no longer be required to have a physical to be certified if HB4706 becomes law.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Bill on medical marijuana use in schools moves to House floor
Several GOP lawmakers discussed policy regarding the administration of medical marijuana to epileptic students during a recent hearing of the House Elementary & Secondary Education Committee.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
House advances equal pay legislation despite criticism from four GOP legislators
During a recent debate on the House floor about pay gap legislation, four GOP lawmakers said the proposal will not address real wage differential between the sexes as intended.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Harris, Wehrli question restrictions in proposed gun legislation
Reps. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) had questions regarding the transportation of firearms and issues about grandfathering during last week's House floor debate on proposed legislation to set age restrictions on firearm ownership.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill to ban bump stocks advances after emotional debate in House
In light of the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school, five GOP lawmakers fervently expressed their feelings on proposed gun legislation.
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Morrison raises concerns about pension debt, possible service cuts
Hindsight is 20/20 for Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine).
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Smolenski taking on Moylan, Madigan this election cycle, says Maine Township Board trustee
Park Ridge Republican Marilyn Smolenski isn't just looking to unseat state Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) in the 55th District in this year's general election, a prominent Maine Township Republican said during a recent interview.
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Kessem: 'We have to do a better job of educating the public' on political issues
Amelia "Ammie" Kessem has been a Chicago police officer since 1999. Now she is running against incumbent Robert Martwick as a Republican for the Illinois House of Representatives seat in District 19 and reaching out to voters to talk about some of the problems that seem inherent in Illinois politics.
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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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City of Elgin Council met July 12.
City of Elgin Council met Wednesday, July 12.
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City of Elgin City Council met July 12.
City of Elgin City Council met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12.
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Elgin City Council met July 12.
Elgin City Council met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12.
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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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Nekritz, Fine, Sente, Drury, Crespo approve tax hikes
In a move that Republican leaders say cut off negotiations, the House passed a bill on Sunday that nets $5.4 billion in revenue by raising income and corporate taxes.
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Income tax hike passes Illinois House
The Illinois House passed a contentious and divisive tax revenue bill on Sunday vigorous debate and little Republican support.
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Property tax relief bill just moves onus to others, legislator argues
A bill meant to provide property tax relief to some Illinoisans will end up putting a greater burden on others, state Rep. David Harris (R-Mount Prospect) argued on Thursday.
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State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee
Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.