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Illinois Ranks Highest in Nation for Road Safety

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois has been recognized as the top state in the country for road safety, according to The State of Safety report released by the National Safety Council. The report uses a grading system to rank states based on policy and laws pertaining to key... Read More.

Righter: New education funding reform provides boost for downstate schools, doesn’t bailout Chicago

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

An analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) found schools across the state, especially in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District, fare better under new education funding reform legislation (Senate Bill 1124 – Amendment 3) compared to education funding reform... Read More.

IL Dept. of Public Health is warning to “Watch Out For Rabid Bats And Animals”

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants people to beware of rabid animals, including bats, as they become more active this time of year. To date, more than a dozen rabid bats have been reported in Illinois this year.“Most cases of rabies in... Read More.

Madigan Calls Committee of the Whole Meetings to Hear Direct Impact of Rauner Proposals

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan will give workers injured on the job an opportunity to tell legislators how Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed changes to the workers’ compensation system will directly impact them at a committee of the whole hearing Thursday.“The governor and his allies... Read More.

IDNR Urges Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained

Wednesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates issued by the IDNR and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) prior... Read More.

State Agencies Save Illinois Taxpayers Millions through Energy Efficiency Program

Tuesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

State-owned facilities across Illinois are upgrading their building lighting thanks to a program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy & Recycling, in partnership with Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) and Grainger Industrial Supply. The facilities have received... Read More.

Job growth remains below national average

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.1 percentage points to 4.6 percent in May and nonfarm payrolls increased by +2,400 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from Wednesday, June 21st through the June 30th fiscal year deadline.“Republicans in... Read More.

Sen. Righter issues statement on Governor calling for a Special Session

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter Rose (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner calling for a Special Session:“This is the right thing to do. It’s the job of the legislature to pass a balanced budget. Constitutionally, the legislature is the only... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget impasse

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement, Thursday:“We have stated unequivocally that a resolution to the governor’s budget crisis—which has resulted in eight credit downgrades and tripled the state’s debt—must be our top priority. Wherever we can compromise with the governor without... Read More.

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Illinois Ranks Highest in Nation for Road Safety

Righter: New education funding reform provides boost for downstate schools, doesn’t bailout Chicago

IL Dept. of Public Health is warning to “Watch Out For Rabid Bats And Animals”

Madigan Calls Committee of the Whole Meetings to Hear Direct Impact of Rauner Proposals

IDNR Urges Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained

State Agencies Save Illinois Taxpayers Millions through Energy Efficiency Program

Job growth remains below national average

Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

Sen. Righter issues statement on Governor calling for a Special Session

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget impasse

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