Prairie State Wire

In wake of harassment scandal, Dodge says voters need to 'decide what kind of leadership they want in Springfield'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 12, 2018

Jim Dodge, the Republican candidate for state treasurer, can see a point in time in which the voters of Illinois have to take on the job of being the judge and jury in the growing sexual harassment scandal now engulfing Springfield.

This week in Illinois history: June 25-July 1

By Robert Hadley | Jun 12, 2018

Learn how Lincoln's Dred Scott speech put him on the political map with abolitionists, plus see how a strong judge dampened frontier lawlessness in this week's Illinois history.

Technology agency would receive $290M for capital projects under Rauner budget

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 12, 2018

Just under 4 percent of the governor's 2019 capital budget request would fund Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology projects, according to a state analysi

Bill that would give AG more power pulled off House floor

By Angela Underwood | Jun 12, 2018

A bill giving Attorney General Lisa Madigan more power was postponed for consideration after only passing by two votes.

Human services would receive $4M for capital projects under Rauner budget

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 12, 2018

Only 0.05 percent of the governor's 2019 capital budget request would fund Illinois Department of Human Services projects, according to a state analysis.

Historic preservation projects would receive $4M for capital projects under Rauner budget

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 11, 2018

Only 0.05 percent of the governor's 2019 capital budget request would fund Illinois historic preservation projects, according to a state analysis.

Anderson: The people of Illinois need more relief, not more burdens

By Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) | Jun 11, 2018

A decade ago, gun maker Les Baer made the decision to leave Illinois for good, moving from rural Hillsdale, Illinois to LeClaire, Iowa. Despite its success as an Illinois company, moving a short distance into Iowa made good business sense for them. Today, Lewis Machine & Tool Co. will soon be moving their new firearms manufacturing plant and headquarters in Eldridge, Iowa from Milan, Illinois.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

Medical cannabis for short-term pain is questionable, some GOP lawmakers insist

By Angela Underwood | Jun 11, 2018

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

Dodge says new budget does not go 'far enough in terms of reforms'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 11, 2018

Jim Dodge, the Republican candidate for state treasurer, insists that the new state budget recently signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner isn’t the one he would have put forth, even though he concedes that lawmakers deserve some credit for coming together to get something done at such a pivotal time for the state.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

Gun legislation moves through House despite GOP opposition

By Angela Underwood | Jun 11, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto to reinstate the death penalty and impose a three-day waiting period on gun purchases was fervently debated in the House.

State universities would receive $465.3M for capital projects under Rauner budget

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 11, 2018

Nearly 6 percent of the governor's 2019 capital budget request would fund Illinois state university projects, according to a state analysis.

IL Rising - Can Madigan survive?

By LGIS News Service | Jun 10, 2018

Rep. Jeann Ives joins on the discussion of whether Illinois can continue to ignore the scandals racking Madigan's closest allies.

BGA - Illinois' population is shrinking but it's not all because of taxes

By LGIS News Service | Jun 10, 2018

Many have postulated that Illinois' falling population is mainly due to rising taxes. BetterGov believes there are other determining factors.

Ives, Reick make it clear that more school funding means more property taxes

By Angela Underwood | Jun 9, 2018

GOP lawmakers expressed concern that property taxes will continue to rise in an effort to further school funding during a recent House Appropriation Elementary & Secondary Education Committee Hearing.

State EPA would receive $1.16B for capital projects under Rauner budget

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 8, 2018

Just under 15 percent of the governor's 2019 capital budget request would fund Illinois Environmental Protection Agency projects, according to a state analysis.

Illinois State Rifle Association executive director says bad gun bill was 'pounded through' General Assembly

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 8, 2018

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, has said that all group members should have their eyes narrowed on Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Illinois unpaid vendor debt eclipses $7 billion

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 8, 2018

The state of Illinois saw unpaid vendor debt increased to $7,118,390,941.56 as of June 5, up from May 25's total of $6,492,739,186.72.

Conservatives can still wage the character battle, Elder says

By Robert Hadley | Jun 8, 2018

In the wake of revelations about President Donald Trump’s alleged infidelities, is the character issue over as a point of difference for Republican candidates? Larry Elder, author and conservative talk show host, says character still matters in a post-Trump presidency.