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Negotiating Team Outlines Illinois House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Democrats seeking common ground with Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to end the budget stalemate and put the state on a path to fiscal stability are asking the governor to consider their reform proposals that will improve the business climate while lifting up... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Healthcare Reform

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration: “I’ve strongly opposed the Affordable Care Act’s mandates, middle-class tax hikes, and expensive one-size-fits-all health insurance plans since day one. My constituents have judged that law,... Read More.

Governor Rauner Urges General Assembly to Ensure Pension Reform, Funding for Chicago Public Schools

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner released a video message Thursday encouraging the General Assembly to take swift action on legislation that would enact statewide pension reform while delivering Chicago Public Schools the $215 million it has requested from the state. The Governor has pledged to sign the legislation... Read More.

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Secretary of Education Calls on Chicago Public Schools to Support Pension Reform Plan Legislation

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today called on Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to support legislation being filed by Senators Michael Connelly and Jil Tracy, which would enact statewide pension reform while providing CPS with $215 million for its pension payment. “At a time when... Read More.

Madigan Appoints Task Force to Continue Work on Education Funding Reform

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan is forming a bipartisan House task force to continue working on an equitable education funding formula and address questions a state commission recently left unanswered. “The question of how Illinois funds our public schools is one that affects every community in... Read More.

Governor Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission Reaches Bipartisan Framework for School Funding Formula

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission today approved a framework that allows members of the General Assembly to create a new school funding formula. “Illinois is another step closer to fixing our broken school funding system,” Governor Rauner said. “I applaud the Commission... Read More.

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Governor Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission Reaches Bipartisan Framework for School Funding Formula

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission today approved a framework that allows members of the General Assembly to create a new school funding formula. “Illinois is another step closer to fixing our broken school funding system,” Governor Rauner said. “I applaud the Commission... Read More.

Criminal Justice Reform Commission Releases Final Report

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today received the final report from the Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform. The 13 new recommendations build on what the commission presented to the Governor last year, recommending a total of 27 changes. “This report is another important step in... Read More.

Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt of an op-ed written by Governor Rauner that was published this morning byCrain’s Chicago Business: Illinois has every reason to succeed. We have the hardest-working people in America, the best infrastructure in America and the best... Read More.

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Illinois Selected to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Executive Director John Maki today announced Illinois’ selection for participation in the National Criminal Justice Reform Project (NCJRP). The NCJRP offers technical assistance to states in the planning and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based practices in... Read More.

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Negotiating Team Outlines Illinois House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals

Shimkus Statement on Healthcare Reform

Governor Rauner Urges General Assembly to Ensure Pension Reform, Funding for Chicago Public Schools

Secretary of Education Calls on Chicago Public Schools to Support Pension Reform Plan Legislation

Madigan Appoints Task Force to Continue Work on Education Funding Reform

Governor Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission Reaches Bipartisan Framework for School Funding Formula

Governor Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission Reaches Bipartisan Framework for School Funding Formula

Criminal Justice Reform Commission Releases Final Report

Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

Illinois Selected to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

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