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Fowler: 'I can personally speak' about 'hardships' in support of Illinoisans with Alzheimer's and dementia
With approximately 230,000 Illinois residents living with dementia, lawmakers recently emphasized addressing Alzheimer’s and providing better support for those who have it and the caregivers.
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Bryant critical of Illinois governor for not releasing 'his hold' of emergency powers during COVID-19
Illinois State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently denounced Gov. J. B. Pritzker for extending the 30-day emergency declaration and voiced her support for the GOP's proposed People's Independent Maps Act during an interview with Newsradio WJPF.
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Bryant: Proposed People’s Independent Maps Act to 'give voices to the voters'
An Illinois state senator whose committee assignments include redistricting in Southern Illinois is supporting the recent introduction of an act that would allow an independent commission to create Illinois legislative redistricting maps.
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Bryant: Pritzker 'less than transparent' about vaccines, bridge phase
Republican state Rep. Terri Bryant fumes about how transparency is always an issue with Gov. J.B.
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal
Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week
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Illinois Policy Institute says proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers could hurt local lawn care businesses
Introduced on Feb. 14, Senate Bill 3313, which would make gas-powered leaf blowers illegal in Illinois, has some small business owners fearful for their future.
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From SW Illinois News
Sen. Schimpf disappointed that Pritzker's State of the State address only told 'half the story'
Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Murphysboro) was disappointed that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker did not discuss the most important challenges the state faces during his State of the State address last Wednesday.
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From Prairie State Wire
Legislature overrides some Rauner vetoes, fails on others
Illinois's outgoing Republican governor saw a few of his vetoes overridden during the Fall Veto Session in Springfield and a few new laws have been passed, a QUAD city area lawmaker said in a summary recap released last week.
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From SE Illinois News
Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act
Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.
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Bryant brings up Memorial Day icon
Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) made a notable point on Memorial Day about her district.
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From Prairie State Wire
Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools
Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature
If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Illinois Municipal League director shares concerns about fund cuts
Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole had no problem telling senators he was not pleased with a proposal to continue cuts to local governments.
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From Metro East Sun
Schimpf resolution would allow for study of proposed highway connecting Carbondale, Metro East
Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) wants to open up the highway.
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From SE Illinois News
Senate approves bill transferring Landowner Grant Program oversight to Petroleum Resources Board
Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Springfield) is cleaning up language and making changes in a natural resources bill.
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From SW Illinois News
Schimpf pushes biil to extend teaching certificates for military families
Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) wants to make it easier for members serving in the military and their spouses to keep their teaching credentials.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal
Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.
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From Southern Illinois News
Schimpf, Righter see issues with communications during Legionnaires' outbreak at vets home
While veterans watched live from the Quincy Veterans Home, Sens. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) and Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) discussed communications during the Legionella outbreak at the site and why the outbreak even occurred during a Senate-House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing Monday.
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SB2302 would extend tax increment financing in Marion
The city of Marion could grow even bigger due to recent legislation from Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).
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From Southern Illinois News
Heated debate marks Senate panel hearing on veterans' home
Before Sen. Thomas Cullerton (D-Villa Park), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, could adjourn a recent hearing involving a 2016 engineering report on the Quincy Veterans' Home, Sens. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) and Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) made it clear the short notice for a hearing does not give Democrats the right to judge Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration for not addressing the Legionnaires' outbreak at the facility.