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Statement from Speaker Madigan on education funding reform bill passage

Tuesday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday:“Today we saw compromise. Instead of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans came to an agreement on much of what’s in this bill. And even where we don’t fully agree, we’re... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bill aimed at increasing voter participation

Monday, August 28 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed SB 1933, which amends the Election Code to require that the Secretary of State and Board of Elections establish an automatic voter registration program.The legislation, designed to increase participation in the democratic process, provides that an application for a... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bill protecting children in early childhood programs from expulsion

Monday, August 14 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed House Bill 2663, bipartisan legislation which protects preschool-aged children enrolled in early childhood programs and schools that receive state funding from being expelled.The bill also requires the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in consultation with the Governor's... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bill to streamline procurement process

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 8, a bipartisan bill that makes the state procurement process more efficient and transparent, thus saving money for Illinois taxpayers. “Procurement rules are often confusing and difficult for vendors, state entities and universities,” Gov. Rauner said. “Reforming the procurement process allows more flexibility for vendors. Removing... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bill allowing offenders to receive birth certificates for free

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Continuing his push for criminal justice reform, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1413, which allows men and women to receive their birth certificate for no fee upon their release from the Department of Corrections. “I am proud to sign this legislation that removes... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bill to expand organ donor registry

Wednesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed House Bill 1805, also known as the Drive for Life Act. The bill, which received bipartisan support, allows 16- and 17-year-olds to express their wishes to become organ and tissue donors. Signing the bill into law will give hundreds... Read More.

Gov. Rauner issues amendatory veto to ensure school funding bill is fair, equitable for all students

Tuesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his changes. If these changes are upheld, Illinois will achieve... Read More.

Gov. Rauner to lawmakers: “Send me the education funding bill now”

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner again called on lawmakers to send him Senate Bill 1, the school funding reform bill. If the bill is not sent to Gov. Rauner’s desk soon, public schools throughout the state may not open in time for the new school... Read More.

House Vote Sends VA Accountability Bill to President Trump

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) praised today’s final passage of the Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. The Senate passed the bill on June 6, 2017 and it now heads to President Trump, whose advisors have recommended he sign the... Read More.

Illinois Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police call for 9-1-1 bill approval

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

9-1-1 is the backbone of public safety and Illinois’ back is breaking.On behalf of the Sheriffs, the Chiefs of Police, and all the men and women of public safety in Illinois, we encourage Governor Rauner to approve SB 1839. Without that approval, the system... Read More.