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Republicans allow anti-Trump resolution to pass Illinois House
The Illinois House, aided by 13 Republican members who abstained from voting, has passed a resolution urging members of Congress to reject President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan.
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Sen. Rose 'railroaded' over incumbent by GOP in State Central Committeeman race, affidavit says
A Fayette County Precinct committeeman said he was "confused" by a "nomination process" in April that somehow led to a win for state Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) over Robert Winchester, the longtime incumbent in the race for Republican State Central Committeeman in the 15th Congressional District, according to an affidavit obtained by Prairie State Wire.
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Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say
A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.
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Demmer questions immigration legislation
Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) doubts a Democratic-sponsored immigration bill will work.
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House floor fervently honors McCain
Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).
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Wehrli, McDermed sponsor government ethics measure
A bill sponsored by Reps. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) and Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) that would amend the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act to sanction any legislator who engages in violations of legislator rules of conduct has been referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration.
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Democratic representatives sponsor racial impact bill
The Racial Impact Note Act pushed by a band of representatives in Springfield has been referred to a Rules Committee.
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Bill to erase marijuana possession convictions from criminal records shot down by House
A bill that would erase marijuana possession convictions from criminal records was rejected recently in the House.
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McCombie joins other GOP members in criticizing bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control
A pharmacist handing contraceptives to a minor is unacceptable to many GOP state representatives.
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Republican lawmakers question labor bill's effects on small businesses, employees
At least 10 percent of state-run construction project man hours will be performed by people who live in impoverished areas if a labor-related bill gets the Senate and governor’s approval.
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Vetoed workers' compensation bill returns to House
A Democrat-sponsored bill Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed last year hit the House floor again.
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Legal expert says House-approved workers’ compensation legislation is 'phony' and 'diversionary'
Legislation the House approved late last week that establishes a state-managed workers’ compensation insurer of last resort is little more than a political stunt by Springfield Democrats to turn attention away from the need for real reform in the system, Eugene Keefe, law school professor and editor of the Workers’ Compensation Law Update, said.
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Criminal penalty bills killed by Dems keeps GOP lawmakers from considering a prisoners right to vote measure
A prisoner's right to vote should not trump criminal penalty enhancement legislation, according to GOP lawmakers.
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GOP legislators say health care bill would restrict governor
GOP lawmakers fought against a Democratic sponsored bill that would tie the hands of Gov. Bruce Rauner in applying for federal waivers regarding health care coverage.
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House backs greater transparency in meeting postings, rejects measure aimed at school district statements
Open and transparent government was a priority for Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) and Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) during House debate April 20.
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House backs bill to prohibit governor's office from paying its employees from other agencies' budgets
The House voted 110-0 on April 19 to approve legislation to end offshore staffing accounts in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office.
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General Assembly doesn't need to be involved in generic drug pricing, Reick says
The price of prescription drugs is not the General Assembly’s business, according to Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock).
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House backs bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds
GOP lawmakers helped push a bill through the House that allows medical marijuana be administered on school premises.
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GOP lawmakers love the idea of transparency, but question statewide pension hearing broadcast proposal
Broadcasting retirement system or pension fund hearings in real time and archiving the recorded video on a website for public access is a great idea, but not necessarily feasible to some GOP lawmakers.
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Serious questions about skirting federal law fails to derail Excellence Fund legislation in House
HB4237, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) to alter the Illinois Excellence Fund, would seemingly undermine the $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions placed on charitable contributions by the federal government and hamper private scholarship funding donations, according to some GOP lawmakers.