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From Prairie State Wire

National labor law attorney: Legal marijuana doesn't give employees a 'get out of jail free card'

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Since Illinois has become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, national labor lawyer and legal analyst Michelle Lee Flores suggests the Prairie State began to prepare for employment law issues.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner signs law providing more funding for police officers and their families

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed House BIll 5513 into law, which provides additional funds for police officers and families.

Oberweis objects to free money giveaway via universal basic income

By Angela Underwood | Jul 25, 2018

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) said giving money away under a universal basic income (UBI) is a fantasy.

Mazzochi selected to replace Bellock as state representative

By Angela Underwood | Jul 22, 2018

College of DuPage (COD) Board of Trustee Deanne Mazzochi has been tapped to replace Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) for Illinois State Representative for the 47th House District of Illinois.

Khouri uses social media to make a point about high taxes

By Angela Underwood | Jul 6, 2018

A recent post on Republican state House candidate Tonia Khouri's Facebook page hit close to home.

Oberweis debates need for dairy farm legislation, but bill still passes Senate and House

By Angela Underwood | Jul 3, 2018

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) was the only 'no' vote on dairy farm owner legislation during a recent Senate floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

Connelly congratulates Loyola Ramblers for NCAA Final Four accomplishments

By Angela Underwood | Jun 25, 2018

Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) had a few words for Loyola University Chicago men's basketball coach Porter Moser.

From Chicago City Wire

Fate of Law Enforcement Gang Database Acts up in the air

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

SB275, also known as the Law Enforcement Gang Database Act, passed the Senate with a vote of 30-19 on May 31, but then was left to linger as Illinois' spring legislative session came to an end.

Breen says taxpayer-funded abortions cannot proceed without budget revenue estimate

By Angela Underwood | Jun 15, 2018

Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) made it clear on the Springfield court steps Wednesday—you can’t use a taxpayer-funded budget to pay for abortions if that budget doesn't contain a revenue estimate.

From Chambana Sun

Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group touts 'groundbreaking' legislation

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would bolster legislative inspector's ability to look into sexual harassment claims sent to Rauner

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would give AG more power pulled off House floor

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A bill giving Attorney General Lisa Madigan more power was postponed for consideration after only passing by two votes.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

From Prairie State Wire

Medical cannabis for short-term pain is questionable, some GOP lawmakers insist

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

From Will County Gazette

Batinick questions price tag of fire chief training bill

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) questioned the cost of a bill that would increase the amount of training fire chiefs are required to have.

From Peoria Standard

Peoria could see millions of dollars in historic preservation tax credits

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A $15 million historic preservation tax credit could turn Peoria and River Edge communities around, according to one state House member.

Wehrli reminds House that everyone wants 'to do what is right by our veterans'

By Angela Underwood | Jun 11, 2018

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) rebuked Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) for insinuating that Gov. Bruce Rauner did not help with the upcoming rehabilitation of the Quincy Veterans’ Home.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite GOP concerns, graduate research assistants one step closer to being able to unionize

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.