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Source: Costa-Howard's cell phone controversy deflects from abortion vote
Critics of Illinois state Rep. Terra Costa-Howard (D-Lombard) argue there’s a method to freshman lawmaker’s anger in the ongoing scandal about her personal cellphone number being made public.
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From West Central Reporter
Rep. Hammond renews call for fair maps, supports petition to end gerrymandering
A Republican Illinois House representative from the 93rd District earlier this week renewed her call for fair maps and pushed support for an independent map-drawing petition following a U.S. Supreme Court decision not to hear gerrymander cases.
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New subsidies for U of I in 2020 budget won't make college more affordable, according to IPI report
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be getting more in subsidies in the state's 2020 fiscal budget. However, a report from the nonpartisan Chicago-based think tank the Illinois Policy Institute from about two years ago shows that universities in Illinois should lower their tuition rates rather than continue to fund already inflated costs with tax dollars.
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IPI finance expert says the bottom line of state's new budget is 'more money from taxpayers'
The $40-billion budget that passed the state House and Senate during last weekend's overtime session in Springfield has a few head-scratching details, such as lawmaker pay raises, but a fiscal expert with a Chicago-based nonpartisan think tank said there is at least one aspect of the legislature that every Illinoisan can take to the bank: Taxpayers will pay . . . and pay . . . and pay some more.
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House Republicans oppose freight train bill
The Illinois House passed a bill last week that requires two-person crews on freight trains when crossing through Illinois.
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House passes severance bill for college coaches
A bill passed the House on Tuesday that exempts college athletics coaches who are compensated by non-government funds from severance pay when they are dismissed for misconduct.
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Graduated income tax proposal: How does the vote work?
Illinois voters who cast ballots in the 2020 General Election but elect not to fill whether the state should have a graduated income tax could be just as critical to passage - or not - of the controversial measure, according to information on a data driven website.
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Insurance reform expert Tucker warns House GOP there is more to MCO tax than meets the eye
A renowned expert on health insurance and public policy stands opposed to an insurance tax that would generate hundreds of millions of dollars to be allocated for Medicaid to obtain matching federal funds.
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Fate of bills in GA's final days of regular session rests with Madigan, Will County GOP says
As Illinois state General Assembly enters the final, hectic days of the current session, what gets done will depend on the whim of longtime, powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), according to a Will County Republican statement.
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Experts warn of legalization's potential perils
Luke Dean Niforatos fears what may happen to Illinois if supporters of marijuana legalization legislation have their way.
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New bill sparks new Illinois cannabis debate
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the introduction of a bill that would legalize marijuana in Illinois for adults 21 and older, but plenty of critics believe it would be a dangerously wrong turn for the state.
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Lawmakers hear testimony on sports betting bill
The House Sales, Amusement & Other Taxes Subcommittee heard testimony from a variety of panels about how to make a proposed sports betting bill work best for Illinois.
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Ives laments House Democrats' priorities
Former Republican state representative Jeanne Ives of Wheaton thinks Democratic leaders in Springfield have completely lost sight of their priorities.
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Rep. Bailey's bill that doubles fines for school bus-passing violations advances through House
A bill that doubles the fine for passing school buses when children are loading and unloading passed the House of Representatives on Thursday.
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Pritzker pushes lawmakers to pass 'fair tax,' says critics are 'defending an unfair status quo'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues to urge lawmakers to pass legislation allowing Illinoisans to vote on a graduated income tax instead of the current flat-tax structure.
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Facing deadline on his progressive tax plan, Pritzker may leverage a gas hike to gain support
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is now embarking on a final push toward generating all the support he can muster for his long-promoted progressive tax proposal.
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Republicans reaffirm disapproval of graduated tax
Several Republican members of the Illinois House spoke out in opposition of Gov. J.B. Prtizker's graduated income tax hike proposal on Tuesday, affirming the party's collective disapproval of the plan.
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Drug Affordability and Accessibility Committee hears arguments on prescription drug-pricing bills
Illinois House leaders held a Drug Affordability and Accessibility Committee hearing last week to discuss a package of four pending bills that could change the landscape of prescription drug pricing throughout the state.
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GOP House Reps. speak out on WalletHub study that found Illinois to have highest tax burden
House Reps. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) and Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) held a press conference Tuesday to discuss the recent study by WalletHub that determined Illinois to have the highest overall taxes in the country.
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House Republicans hold press conference to speak out against Democratic abortion legislation
Several House Republicans spoke out Wednesday in support of a pro-life rally that took place at the state capitol in Springfield to protest two new Democratic abortion bills.