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Illinois General Assembly: HB124 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB124 ("government-tech"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
After the Property Tax Relief Task Force met for the first time this Monday, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) reported that the task force is ready to reform the state’s regressive property tax system.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1919 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1919 ("com col-manufacturing grants"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Senator Murphy announces grant for Des Plaines bike trail
State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) recently announced a $152,700 grant to construct a.15-mile bridge and bike path that will provide accessibility for Des Plaines cyclists between two popular parks.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges state to crack down on lavish university administrator severance packages
Senate Higher Education Committee’s hearing on transitional pay for university administrators, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) criticized the practice of administrators leaving their positions and receiving their full salary despite poor performance.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District seeking award applicants
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is accepting applications for their 2019 Sustainability Summit Awards.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: ICJIA seeking applicants for Victims of Crime Act grants
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is accepting applications for Victims of Crime Act grants to support the development or expansion of transitional housing and related costs.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Governor’s economic plan will provide stability
The Pritzker administration released an economic development plan for Illinois this week.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Dr. John Kaminski to offer free dental work for veterans
Dr. John Kaminski will offer free dental care to veterans from 2-6 p.m. on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: College Board offering college preparation scholarships to low-income families
College Board offers low-income families scholarship assistance for taking proactive steps to prepare for college applications.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy votes for sweeping ethics reforms
State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) voted to pass two government ethics measures.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Illinois must put an end to seclusion and isolation in schools
Prompted by a recent report detailing the appalling misuse of “quiet rooms” in Illinois schools, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) has announced her support of a House bill that aims to end the use of isolation and seclusion as punishment in Illinois.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Applications open for competitive state grant programs
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is now accepting applications for Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) grants, which provides financial assistance to eligible local governments for construction and conservation projects.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy grants extra protections to victims of domestic violence
Victims of domestic violence no longer have to include addresses on court documents starting Jan. 1, thanks to a law sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines).