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Senate enacts term limits for its leadership

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement Jan. 11 after the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 3, which enacts term limits of 10 years on the offices of Senate President and Senate Minority Leader. “This is a good step and another show of bipartisan... Read More.

WVC Student Senate hosting canned food drive

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Wabash Valley College Student Senate is hosting a “Canned Food Drive” this month on campus, with clubs competing to see which club can bring in the most cans. Each participating club will have a member dressed as “Super Hero” at the basketball games... Read More.

Righter appointed to lead major budget committee for Senate Republicans

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning in the fall veto session this November, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve as the newly-named Minority Spokesperson for the Appropriations I Committee. In his role as Spokesperson, Righter will be a lead budget spokesman and public voice on budget issues for the... Read More.

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Shimkus Tapped to Negotiate with Senate on Energy Bill

Thursday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has been selected to take part in a conference committee to reconcile differences between House and Senate energy legislation. “We’ve seen major changes to the way America produces and uses... Read More.

Illinois Soybean Growers Frustrated After US Senate Fails to Pass GMO Labeling Bill

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) is extremely disappointed the U.S. Senate failed to pass S. 2609, a bill that would have established national voluntary GMO labeling standards. “We are disappointed the Senate did not follow in the footsteps of the U.S. House of Representatives to move... Read More.

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Senate enacts term limits for its leadership

WVC Student Senate hosting canned food drive

Righter appointed to lead major budget committee for Senate Republicans

Shimkus Tapped to Negotiate with Senate on Energy Bill

Illinois Soybean Growers Frustrated After US Senate Fails to Pass GMO Labeling Bill

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