Illinois State Senate
Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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Gillespie wins District 27 Senate race
Democrat Ann Gillespie has been declared the winner in the District 27 Senate race against Republican Tom Rooney.
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From SE Illinois News
Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act
Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.
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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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Lack of leadership, accountability reasons for businesses' view of Illinois, Davie says
Barrett Davie insists you need to look no further than Springfield to understand why Illinois is seen as it is by the business world at large.
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Rooney gives nod to bill covering teacher-recruitment program
Sen. Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) said Republicans have changed their minds on an education program to recruit teachers.
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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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Eddie Corrigan won't take position on Illinois' proposed Equal Rights Amendment
Republican state Representative candidate Eddie Corrigan is remaining tight-lipped about his stance on the so-called "Equal Rights Amendment" (ERA) now being considered by the Illinois House.
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From Lake County Gazette
Davie questions incumbent senator's support of Madigan
It may be business as usual in Springfield now that House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) has won re-election as Illinois Democratic Party chairman, but at least one Republican is questioning the move.
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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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$350 million evidence-based education funding bill moves to governor's desk
Three GOP senators voiced their concerns during Senate floor debate March 14 over legislation regarding $350 million in education funding.
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Banning right to work bad for economy, says 53rd District House hopeful
A Senate vote to criminalize local leaders who enact right to work is a bully move, according to candidate Katie Miller.
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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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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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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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Radogno defends 'grand bargain' against mounting opposition
Even with criticism directed at her by many in her own party, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) remains convinced she has the support of her caucus in her 'grand bargain' push that could end Illinois’ nearly two-year budget impasse.
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GOP state Senate hopeful Gott pledges to keep campaign clean
Dan Gott, Republican candidate for Illinois State Senate from the 55th District, recently pledged to refrain from unflattering campaign tactics as he addressed his topmost priorities regarding school officials, budget health and term-limit solutions.
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Thillens blasts bills granting undocumented students more rights
Challenging a pair of bills passed last week in Springfield that appear to tip the scales in favor of undocumented college students residing in Illinois, Republican state Senate candidate Mel Thillens expressed tacit frustration with executive decision-making.
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Senate Dist. 28 candidate hopes Rauner's State of the State address will spur action
Enacting sweeping changes in the public education system, ending the state’s seven-month-long budget stalemate and passing workers’ compensation reform were key issues in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address Wednesday.