Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant
Recent News About Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant
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Illinois lawmakers begin new assembly amid criticism over recent legislative focus
Illinois lawmakers convened the 104th General Assembly with inauguration ceremonies on January 8, following a four-day "Lame Duck" session.
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Madigan's corruption trial continues; new fire station grants open
The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has reached its third month at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago.
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Vistra extends operations at Baldwin Power Plant until 2027
State Senator Terri Bryant expressed approval of Vistra's decision to keep the Baldwin Power Plant operational until 2027.
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Illinois lawmakers call for urgent action on prison drug crisis
Illinois Senate Republicans are urging Governor JB Pritzker to take swift action in addressing the influx of illicit drugs into state correctional facilities.
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Illinois communities receive free turkeys from state senator's partnership with health plan
State Senator Terri Bryant, in collaboration with Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc., has distributed free turkeys to several community volunteer organizations across the 58th Senate District.
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Senate GOP urges Pritzker against tax hikes amid budget shortfall
Illinois faces a projected budget deficit of over $3 billion, prompting Senate Republicans to urge Governor J.B. Pritzker to balance the budget without increasing taxes on citizens and businesses.
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Illinois projects budget deficit; ISAC aids students; new online licensing system launched
A report from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) indicates a projected $3.16 billion budget deficit for Illinois in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Illinois joins legal battle over fee ban; youth council inspires future leaders
State Senator Terri Bryant recently hosted her annual Youth Advisory Council at Rend Lake College, welcoming approximately 50 high school students from 18 schools. The event aimed to provide students with a practical understanding of public policy, state government, and leadership. Participants were nominated by their schools in the 58th Senate District due to their interest in government and public service.
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Illinois Senate Republicans call for independent audit into DCFS amid abuse allegations
Senate Republican Leader John Curran and Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy have filed a resolution requesting an independent audit of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) following serious allegations of abuse at Aunt Martha’s Integrated Care Center in Chicago. The call for an audit comes after an investigative report by Injustice Watch revealed numerous accusations of violence, including sexual and physical abuse, against children at the state-funded facility.
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Illinois senator honored as Champion of Free Enterprise by state chamber
State Senator Terri Bryant has been recognized as a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This honor highlights her dedication to pro-growth legislation that aims to create a better environment for job creators in Illinois.
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Southern Illinois lawmakers urge changes in inmate mail protocol after exposure incidents
In response to numerous reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities across the state, several Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are calling on the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to temporarily suspend mail processing services within correctional facilities. This suspension should remain in effect until proper protocols and resources are implemented to prevent future exposure incidents.
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Highway dedicated in memory of Lance Corporal Drew M.Uhles
In an effort to pay tribute to the legacy and sacrifice of Lance Corporal Drew M. Uhles, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) hosted a ceremony on Saturday, September 14 in Du Quoin to officially name a section of Route 51 as the LCpl. Drew M. Uhles Memorial Highway.
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Study highlights exodus of young professionals from Illinois
Young professionals are rapidly becoming one of Illinois’ top exports, according to new data from SmartAsset, which ranks Illinois among the top states losing millennials to more tax-friendly states.
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Illinois Supreme Court blocks candidate slating law ahead of elections
The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court's ruling that blocked Senate Bill 2412, a controversial law signed by Governor Pritzker in May. The bill aimed to halt the practice of slating candidates to fill ballot vacancies for the current election cycle, even as candidates were already collecting petition signatures and rearranging their lives to run for office. Republican lawmakers criticized the bill as an attempt to benefit Democratic incumbents and reduce voter choice in the upcoming election.
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Republicans critique Democratic policies ahead of Chicago convention
Throughout the upcoming week, Democrats from across the nation will gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, an event that has drawn on local, state, and federal taxpayer resources to host and safeguard the thousands expected to flock to Illinois’ largest city. As Democrats prepare to tout what they have “delivered” in Illinois, members of the Senate Republican Caucus held a Zoom press conference on Friday, August 16, to scrutinize the real impact of Democratic policies on the state.
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New laws aim at aiding child trafficking victims; Sheriffs gain role in emergency systems
Legislation Signed to Support Child Victims of Human Trafficking
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Illinois State Fair seeks nominations; new laws aid veterans; IRS reports exodus
The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking nominations for the “Illinoisan of the Day” program at this year’s Illinois State Fair, scheduled from August 8 to 18. The foundation aims to recognize ten outstanding community servants each day who have significantly contributed to county and state fairs in Illinois.
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Ed Burke sentenced; IDOT unveils historic improvement plan; new laws effective July
Illinois’ culture of corruption in the headlines
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Governor signs record-setting budget amid controversy
Governor Signs Record Spending Budget with Billion-Dollar Tax Hike
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Senator Bryant criticizes FY25 budget for increased spending on non-citizen programs
State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued a statement following the passage of a budget by Democratic lawmakers that allocates more than $53 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.