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Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address:“Throughout my time in state government, legislators and governors from both parties have agreed that the state budget must be a priority. While the House has passed a... Read More.

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes Senate Committee

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the State Senate Public Health Committee today.Senate Bill 868, sponsored by... Read More.

Sen. Righter issues statement after Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address Feb. 15. “Let’s be clear, there are no easy solutions to Illinois’ dire financial problems,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “I appreciate the fact Gov. Rauner struck... Read More.

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Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third annual budget address. Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement:“Gov. Rauner is right that Illinois needs structural reforms to become attractive to job creators and residents. The so-called ‘grand bargain’ that has been... Read More.

House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday:“Rather than working with both parties to prevent a potential government shutdown, Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget and threaten the economic security of Illinois’ middle-class families.“House Democrats have introduced legislation that... Read More.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

As prepared for delivery Good afternoon:President CullertonSpeaker MadiganLeader RadognoLeader DurkinLieutenant Governor SanguinettiAttorney General MadiganSecretary WhiteComptroller MendozaTreasurer FrerichsMembers of the General AssemblyLadies and Gentlemen:“The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion… We must think anew and act anew.” “We must think... Read More.

Statement from Rauner Administration on CPS Lawsuit

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis released the following statement in response to Chicago Public School’s lawsuit:“We have just received the lawsuit and are reviewing it.But it is important to remember that the bipartisan, bicameral school funding commission just issued its report, which recommends... Read More.

Rauner Administration Files Opposition to the Attorney General’s Move to Halt State Employee Pay

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration today filed an opposition to the Attorney General’s irresponsible attempt to cut off paychecks for hardworking state employees.“As we explain in our opposition, federal and state law requirements support continuing the Court’s July 2015 order that would ensure that state... Read More.

Indiana State Police shoot, kill suspect in Vincennes Tuesday

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Princeton, Indiana man has died after Indiana State Police shot him outside a Vincennes gas station. 35 year old David Zimmerman has been identified as the victim. He was wanted on a warrant for a felony parole violation on a manslaughter charge issued... Read More.

Illinois State Police and American Legion officials prepare for Summer Youth Police Program

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announce plans for the 45th Annual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC). The camp will again be held at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield, Illinois, and will run June 25-30, 2017.Dozens of... Read More.

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Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes Senate Committee

Sen. Righter issues statement after Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address

House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 Budget Address

Statement from Rauner Administration on CPS Lawsuit

Rauner Administration Files Opposition to the Attorney General’s Move to Halt State Employee Pay

Indiana State Police shoot, kill suspect in Vincennes Tuesday

Illinois State Police and American Legion officials prepare for Summer Youth Police Program

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