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News from September 2017

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Sanguinetti opposed Rauner on abortion expansion

By Brent Zell | Sep 30, 2017

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti was against Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to expand taxpayer funding for abortions in Illinois, according to a statement she released on Thursday, the same day the governor signed HB40 into law.

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Catholic group demands Rauner resignation after 'betrayal' on abortion

By Brent Zell | Sep 30, 2017

A Catholic non-profit advocacy group is calling for Gov. Bruce Rauner to resign after his signing of a bill that expands taxpayer-funded insurance coverage for abortions in Illinois.

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Rauner applauds high court decision to hear non-union dues case

By Karen Kidd | Sep 30, 2017

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear a teacher and other public employee pay case could move the country closer to ending forced labor dues payment, Gov. Bruce Rauner said in a press release recently.

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Rauner, Sanguinetti urge Illinois to step up to help hurricane victims

By Karen Kidd | Sep 29, 2017

Illinoisans who want to assist those struggling in the wake of recent hurricanes are being urged to donate money or time to trusted voluntary, faith- and community-based charitable organizations, Illinois' governor and lieutenant governor said in a press release recently.

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Online MyTax portal eases strain on Illinois employers

By Chandra Lye | Sep 29, 2017

Thousands of Illinois employers can now rely on an automated system to handle state taxes.

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Rauner goes back on word, signs landmark abortion expansion measure

By Tricia Erickson | Sep 28, 2017

Going back on an earlier vow, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation on Thursday that expands abortion funding through taxpayer dollars, making him America’s first governor to do so.

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Anti-abortion side's hopes for amendatory veto of House Bill 40 appear doomed

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 28, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner is reportedly planning to sign controversial abortion funding expansion into law despite efforts by anti-abortionists to find a middle ground on the legislation, House Bill 40.

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Source: Rauner to sign HB 40, become first governor in U.S. to require taxpayers to fund abortion

By LGIS News Service | Sep 27, 2017

Governor Bruce Rauner will sign House Bill 40, mandating state taxpayer funding of abortion, sources tell Prairie State Wire.

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Super-lobbyist Kimme touts state insurance director for Rauner Chief of Staff role

By LGIS News Service | Sep 27, 2017

Governor Bruce Rauner is looking for a new chief of staff-- and Illinois super-lobbyist Nancy Kimme has a replacement in mind. Sources close to the situation say Jennifer Hammer, 35, currently director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, has emerged as Kimme's top choice.

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Republicans warn Rauner: Signing abortion funding expansion could be your ticket out

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 27, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner is at risk of alienating not only every Republican in the Legislature but now the entire Republican Congressional Delegation if he signs HB40, the bill that would expand public funding of abortion in Illinois.

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'Team Harold' puts out the call for attorney general campaign donations

By Kacie Whaley | Sep 25, 2017

Illinois native Erika Harold is asking for public support in her campaign to become the state's next attorney general, according to a newsletter.

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Lobbyist Kimme hits jackpot, helps reel in lucrative Illinois Lottery contract

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 25, 2017

The Illinois Lottery will now be managed by a private firm represented by super lobbyist and deal-maker Nancy Kimme and a group of former top staffers from the Rauner Administration working with Kimme, according to a press release.

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'No sign of improvement' seen in Illinois job numbers – and worse might be coming

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2017

There appears to be only bad news and worse news in Illinois' employment picture, according to WirePoints founder Mark Glennon.

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Illinois cites ACA flaws, offers review of state insurance analysis

By Kacie Whaley | Sep 25, 2017

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is sharing its health insurance analysis to help Illinois consumers make health insurance marketplace decisions during the 2018 open enrollment period, according to a press release.

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Illinois Lottery names Camelot Illinois as new manager

By Mark Iandolo | Sep 25, 2017

Camelot Illinois will keep the balls rolling for the Illinois Lottery, according to a recent press release naming the company as the game's new private manager.

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Rauer signs measure drawing starker line on asset seizure

By Kacie Whaley | Sep 25, 2017

Illinois will need more proof before it can seize citizen's property under a bill turned into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner recently, according to a press release.

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Illinoisans given new opportunity to receive high school diploma

By Brent Zell | Sep 24, 2017

An Illinois adult's path to a high school diploma got smoother on Friday, according to a press release.

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Attorney general hopeful Harold lining up endorsements

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 24, 2017

Attorney General candidate Erika Harold has earned a host of endorsements from Republican lawmakers who have praised her courage, tenacity, leadership and legal skills, according to a press release.

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Illinoisans gain more protection from asset forfeiture

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 23, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed bipartisan legislation to reform civil asset forfeiture in Illinois and ensure that the law enforcement tool is used correctly and prudently, according to a press release.

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Illinoisans carry second-highest taxpayer burden, analysis reveals

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 23, 2017

The average Illinoisan carries approximately $50,000 in taxpayer burden for state government as Illinois struggles with more than $200 billion in unfunded pension and health-care liabilities.