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IFB Statement Regarding Senate Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding Senate passage of the 2018 farm bill. “Illinois Farm Bureau is pleased the U.S. Senate completed its work on a farm bill and swiftly approved it on a strong bipartisan vote... Read More.

Governor signs Senate Bill 1607

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois takes another step toward reducing recidivism with the governor’s signing today of Senate Bill 1607, which makes corrections to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act (Public Act 99-0938). A drafting error in Public Act 99-0938 foiled the intent of the... Read More.

Gov. Rauner Statement on Senate vote on SB 1905

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement following the Senate vote on SB 1905: “Today’s vote could create a damaging loss for the economic competitiveness of Illinois. Senate Bill 1905 would hurt all the people of our state through lost job opportunities, slower economic growth, a... Read More.

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Righter statement on Senate Republican Leader Radogno resigning

Friday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno resigning from the Senate effective July 1. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve alongside Leader Christine Radogno. “She has always been a champion of compromise and... Read More.

Righter legislation to help teacher shortage passes Senate Committee

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

Students seeking to become a teacher would have another way to receive their teaching license under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and passed by the Senate Education Committee May 23. Currently, students must achieve minimum mandatory scores on standardized tests in order... Read More.

Speaker Michael Madigan issues statement on Senate budget bill

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday regarding budget bills passed by the Senate: “The appropriations measures passed by the Senate will be thoughtfully considered by the House Democratic Budget Working Group headed by Representative Greg Harris. Since the beginning of the session,... Read More.

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Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate’s vote to pass House Joint Resolution 66. The passage of the resolution weakens protections for employers who choose to offer Illinois’ Secure Choice retirement savings plan to their workers. Frerichs championed... Read More.

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

Thursday, April 27 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 Illinois Senate today. SB Bill 868, sponsored by state Sen. Mattie... 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.

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REAL ID Act Legislation Supported by Secretary White Passes Senate Committee

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that REAL ID Act legislation, which authorizes the Secretary of State’s office to offer customers the option to obtain either a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/identification card (DL/ID) or a noncompliant DL/ID, passed the Senate Executive Committee today.... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: senate

IFB Statement Regarding Senate Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill

Governor signs Senate Bill 1607

Gov. Rauner Statement on Senate vote on SB 1905

Righter statement on Senate Republican Leader Radogno resigning

Righter legislation to help teacher shortage passes Senate Committee

Speaker Michael Madigan issues statement on Senate budget bill

Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

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

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

REAL ID Act Legislation Supported by Secretary White Passes Senate Committee

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