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Bailey Opposes New Gun Legislation

Monday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Bailey Opposes New Gun LegislationGovernor J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed legislation to give the state what he says is more oversight over Illinois firearms dealers and in doing so says he will push for further gun control measures.Pritzker’s signature on the legislation to require gun... Read More.

Righter’s New Harmony Bridge Legislation Gets Governor Signature

Monday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

State Senator Dale Righter is celebrating a political win for southeastern Illinois involving legislation he helped carry through the Senate. Senate Bill 2804 was signed by Governor Rauner Sunday and goes into effect immediately. The law reflects a combined effort to reopen the New... Read More.

Secretary White’s Legislation Combating Texting While Driving Passes House

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the Illinois House today for approving legislation initiated by his office to strengthen Illinois’ law on distracted driving.House Bill 4846 cracks down on texting while driving by classifying first-time offenses as moving violations. Under the current law,... Read More.

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Righter’s jobs reform legislation focuses on recidivism, blighted areas

Tuesday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is co-sponsoring jobs reform legislation that focuses on helping reduce the tendency of convicted criminals to commit another crime, and ensuring neglected areas in communities receive honest advantages when it comes to tax increment finance (TIF) revenues.Senate Bill 2282... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bipartisan legislation to ensure continued access to quality medical care for state’s most vulnerable

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner signed bipartisan legislation today that protects safety net and rural hospitals while ensuring continued federal support for quality healthcare to more than three million Illinoisans. Senate Bill 1773 ensures the state will continue to receive federal matching funds to offer services for... Read More.

Reis legislation addresses teacher shortages in the state

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has passed legislation out of the Illinois House intended to address teacher shortages throughout the state.HB3080 Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. For the period beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, it... Read More.

Reis sponsors legislation for “In God We Trust” license plates

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

A total of 17 states currently have some form of an “In God We Trust” license plate including our neighbors in Indiana, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Legislation sponsored by State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) filed legislation which was approved in the House Vehicles and... Read More.

Reis Legislation Takes Aim at Fraud and Wasteful Spending

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has introduced multiple pieces of legislation with the goal of rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Illinois' entitlement systems. As the Illinois General Assembly begins its work in Springfield later this month, Reis says he is focusing... Read More.

Righter legislation saves taxpayer dollars by offering accounting option for municipalities

Wednesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation aimed at helping municipalities save taxpayer dollars by offering a different option for municipalities when they file their annual audit with the Comptroller’s Office is being sponsored by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).Senate Bill 2258 would allow municipalities to prepare their annual financial audit... Read More.

Gov. Rauner enacts adult high school legislation

Monday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 2527, amending the Illinois School Code to allow adults without high school degrees to acquire high school diplomas and allow for the creation of quality adult diploma programs.“Illinoisans of every age should have access to quality educational programs... Read More.