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Illinois House Members Urge Senators Durbin and Duckworth to Re-Open the Government

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation today released a statement urging Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth to re-open the government by supporting the House-passed funding bill. The Illinois senators supported a filibuster late last night that led to a government shutdown. The following statement... Read More.

Sen. Righter: It’s time for state government to get out of the pension business

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation to stop pension costs from draining critical state taxpayer resources away from schools, universities, and important programs is being sponsored by State. Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon). Righter’s Senate Bill 1012 would require any new employee hired after July 1, 2018 receive a 401(k)... Read More.

Rauner Administration Seeks to Rid State Government of Illegal Hires Made Under Previous Administration

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration this week filed a motion to deny employees hired illegally by the previous administration the protection of a collective bargaining agreement. The motion continues the Rauner Administration’s commitment to reforming the patronage mess it inherited. As the Special Master noted in her... Read More.

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SIC Model Illinois Government Team Wins Fourth Consecutive Championship

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

2017 Outstanding Large Delegation Southeastern’s state champion MIG team poses at the Capitol with State Senator Dale Fowler. Pictured are (l-r) Braden Scroggins, William Tippett, Nolan Sutton, Morgan Denbo, Head Delegate Tracy Stokich, Ryan Dennison, Reagan Gray, Casper Johns, Sen. Dale Fowler, Chloe Brandon,... Read More.

Rauner Administration Calls on Comptroller to Not Put Employee Pay and Critical Government Services at Risk

Monday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration, including the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS), on Friday called on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to comply with court orders, avoid creating a human service crisis and pay nearly 600... 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.

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Governor and Lt. Governor Unveil 2016 Journal of Local Government Shared Service Best Practices

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti joined local leaders Wednesday in announcing the 2016 Journal of Local Government Shared Service Best Practices (Journal). The Journal, published by the Lt. Governor’s Office, is a first-of-its-kind report that highlights how service consolidation and partnership... Read More.

Madigan Requests House Panel Consider Rauner Proposals to Cut Cost of State Government

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, has requested a legislative committee take up potential cost-cutting changes to the state’s procurement process offered by Gov. Bruce Rauner. “Governor Rauner has proposed a series of changes to the state’s procurement process that could generate savings for the state,... Read More.

SIC holds Student Government induction ceremony

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College held its Student Government Inauguration Ceremony for the 2016-17 academic year on Thursday, Oct. 6. The club is made of up of 27 members. Officers elected this year include (pictured l-r) Stephanie Johns, Treasurer from Carmi; Rachel Mace, Secretary from Eldorado;... Read More.

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Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Friday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, has introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications. “Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and Washington D.C. politicians to... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: government

Illinois House Members Urge Senators Durbin and Duckworth to Re-Open the Government

Sen. Righter: It’s time for state government to get out of the pension business

Rauner Administration Seeks to Rid State Government of Illegal Hires Made Under Previous Administration

SIC Model Illinois Government Team Wins Fourth Consecutive Championship

Rauner Administration Calls on Comptroller to Not Put Employee Pay and Critical Government Services at Risk

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

Governor and Lt. Governor Unveil 2016 Journal of Local Government Shared Service Best Practices

Madigan Requests House Panel Consider Rauner Proposals to Cut Cost of State Government

SIC holds Student Government induction ceremony

Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

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