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From DuPage Policy Journal
Dems' lowest bidder small business bill fails
A lowest-bidder for small business bill failed by four votes at the April 27 House floor debate.
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59th House District candidate Feldman highlights need for property-tax relief in Illinois
Karen Feldman has a simple plan for ushering Illinois into a new and more responsible era of operation.
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From Illinois Valley Times
Demmer, Jesiel seek answers during hearing on bill offering recompense to adolescents in foster care
Sympathy for the plight of foster children did not keep Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) and Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) from questioning Illinois' offer of recompense to adolescents.
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Jesiel questions Democratic-sponsored bed-hold bill
Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) took issue with Democratic-sponsored legislation that says the state would pay 100 percent on bed holds.
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From Chambana Sun
McSweeney resolution urges U of I to sever ties with teacher who was a 1970s radical
If Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has his way, former radical and terrorist, longtime fugitive and convicted murderer James William Kilgore will never again teach at the University of Illinois.
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After primary win, Idstein looks ahead to general election
Ken Idstein is willing to live by his campaign slogans.
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Wheeler worried bump-stock bill, other gun legislation being rushed through
Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) wanted to know why gun legislation was being rushed through the House Judiciary Criminal Committee last week.
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From Prairie State Wire
Firearm magazine bill honoring slain officer clears House panel despite being called rushed
At a Feb. 27 House Judiciary Criminal Committee meeting, proposed legislation regarding firearm magazines, which was brought before them in honor of Chicago police commander killed earlier in the month, had some committee members calling the legislation rushed and disrespectful to the 53-year-old commander.
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From Rock Island Today
House backs bill requiring gun purchases be videotaped, new dealer licensing fee despite opposition by three GOP legislators
Reps. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha), Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) all spoke out against SB1657, a bill presented by Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) on behalf of Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) that mandates that gun dealers licenses will require $1,000 fee every five years, videotaping of firearm owner's identification (FOID) card purchases and background checks for employees who sell firearms.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill to ban bump stocks advances after emotional debate in House
In light of the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school, five GOP lawmakers fervently expressed their feelings on proposed gun legislation.
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Leahy calls for Madigan's resignation amid harassment claims against staffer
Bannockburn School District 106 Board of Education member Jake Leahy has joined the growing number of elected state officials calling for the resignation of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in light of claims of sexual harassment against a staffer in his office.
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Wheeler calls on lawmakers to help women alleging harassment at Ford plant
Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) used her point of privilege again to address sexual harassment.
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Wheeler files House measure urging feds to investigate alleged harassment at auto union
Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) had her own address to give minutes before Wednesday's State of State address. Standing in a point of personal privilege, Wheeler announced legislation she has filed to fight sexual harassment.
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Rotheimer questions sexual harassment report in email to state representative
A victims rights advocate whose allegations of sexual harassment against a state senator have been all but dismissed by the state's legislative inspector general had a lot of questions today for a state representative about an alleged lack of public scrutiny and due process.
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McConchie discusses marijuana possession at joint hearing on cannabis legislation
Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) discussed racial bias and cannabis during a joint hearing of House and Senate committees Monday.
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McSweeney: Algonquin Township 'best example of bad government'
Nunda Township's decision to add former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Robert "Bob" Miller to its payroll last summer is further evidence that townships in Illinois need to be consolidated, a 52nd District state House Representative said during a recent interview.
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Sente challenger chides 'fiscal irresponsibility" of state lawmakers
One of the youngest candidates in the race for the Illinois House says the recent rating given the state over taxpayer burden is proof of the fiscal irresponsibility in Springfield.
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Rotheimer questions legislature's sexual harassment initiatives
Speaking out on the issue of sexual harassment in Springfield, Denise Rotheimer, Republican candidate for the 62nd House district, is asking questions about how lawmakers handle unethical behavior.
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Local communities need townships but not their property tax freezes
While local communities oppose property tax freezes that could have been put in place by Illinois township governments under recently proposed legislation, they count on those same townships, according to Shannon Yeaton, the president of the Village of Port Barrington.