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At a joint House and Senate committee hearing on the Economic Development and the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act convened since Illinois is considering decriminalizing the drug, Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) wanted to know what regions in Colorado have opted out of the recreational sale of cannabis sales since that state legalized the drug.
Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) worked hard to see high-tech wireless technology come to Illinois.
Language in an Illinois gun control measure could accidentally allow the sale of explosive chemicals, according to Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago).
The Illinois General Assembly will see 30 lawmakers not return, including Reps. Emily McAsey (D-Lockport), Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) and Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) from DuPage County.
Tonia Khouri says she has the experience, leadership and courage to replace Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), who is retiring as the representative from the 49th District.
Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) will end his 12-year career in the House at the conclusion of his current term in January 2019, according to his website.
The Illinois chapter of Americans for Prosperity is launching an accountability campaign targeting several state representatives, including state Reps. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park), Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora) and Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) over their vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on the recently passed budget.
Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) and 9 other GOP House members joined Democrats to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of three budget bills.
Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.
Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) told fellow House members on Tuesday that the mass migration of residents out of Illinois needs more attention and discussion in the chamber.
State Rep. Mike Fortner (R-Dist. 49) recently hosted a forum on clean energy, with the aim of providing background and supporting data related to the Clean Jobs Bill (H.R. 2607). During the forum, advocates from a variety of community sectors -- including government, business, education and interest groups -- came together to discuss concerns and information related to clean-energy issues.
State Rep. Mike Fortner (R-Dist. 49) recently hosted a forum to provide background and other data related to the Illinois Clean Jobs Bill, which is currently in the Illinois House (H.B. 2607). During the forum, advocates from a variety of community sectors, including government, business, education and interest groups, came together to discuss concerns and information related to the clean-energy issue.
A bill sponsored by State Rep. Mike Fortner (R-Dist. 49) that will require schools to have legitimate reasons to demand students' social media passwords was signed into law this week by Gov. Bruce Rauner. The bill strikes a balance between student privacy and the legitimate needs of school districts to investigate issues such as bullying.
State Rep. Mike Fortner (R-Dist. 49) called for term limits on Wednesday for elected officials in Illinois. “Over the years, in the General Assembly, at the beginning of nearly every spring session, I file a proposed constitutional amendment to limit terms of leadership for speaker of the House, minority leader of the House, Senate president and the Senate minority leader," Fortner said.
A bill recently introduced by Illinois state Rep. Mike Fortner (R-49) would add stronger privacy safeguards for students using social media.